Did you graduate with values that will enhance your success? Many parents and families want to know what their graduates really did learn and "get" from their education. Becoming successful is open to everyone who can say, "I truly believe in myself."  The following list will help you become successful no matter what your circumstances and no matter what terrible or great things you have experienced in your life. Here are ten personal effectiveness traits that are "must haves" to be successful.

1. Choices: to enhance your health...we all need to practice self-care each day;
2. Courage and patience to be teachable...learning does not stop just because you graduated;
3. Remind yourself, exercise is medicine...take your meds each day;
4. Say what  you mean with  kindness and love ... to everyone;
5. Dream... big dreams;
6. Believe  in yourself...self-esteem.... that anything is possible, especially what you are passionate about;
7. Confidence and self-assurance...notice what you CAN do and remind yourself of your successes;
8. Your past is an opportunity from which you can learn,...harvest/forgive and grow;
9. Courage and strength are within you... to face anything each day;
10. Gratefulness and appreciation...for the good and not-so-good things that you bring into your life.

How will you guide your life? What will YOU plan to do that will bring you happiness and fulfillment each day? If you are unsure of where to start, create a list of five habits that you will consistently be doing each day. These habits need to bring you pleasure, fulfillment and fun...and an endless source of energy. What vlaues did you graduate with?