It’s time to bust the myth and get real about life.Nobody has it all and gets everything they want all the time.

'Successful people have doubt or fears, but they use those emotions to push them forward. (Image via iStock)

Get clear on what you want out of life and what you are prepared to give up to get there.When you are clear on your goals it’s much easier to make wise choices and to take deliberate steps to get you to where you want to go.

Successful business people and athletes will often recount stories of the sacrifices they made to secure their dream of a thriving business or Olympic glory.

LISTEN: Shelley Craft on the great "having it all" myth. (Post continues...)

Give yourself a break

'Sometimes things don’t go to plan.' (Image via iStock)

Author Michelle Gibbings. (Image supplied)

Michelle Gibbings is a change and leadership expert and founder of Change Meridian.Michelle works with global leaders and teams to help them accelerate progress.