Dec 20, 2016 10:38 PM EST By Audri Taylors, UniversityHerald Reporter

Everybody wants to be successful. No one in this world would set a goal for himself just to fail. However, success does not always come easy for everybody. There are plenty of obstacles that can get in your way before you can reach your goals. And the sad part is that you're the same person who creates these obstacles along your path. Read on to find out what those things are.

Envy

Envy makes you lose your focus from your own achievements and it can hamper your way to success. Instead of looking at the things that you don't have, focus more on the things you should be grateful for, and that is guaranteed to bring you more happiness, contentment and success.

Comparison

There is no one else whom you should be comparing yourself to but yourself. Acknowledge that everyone is unique and everybody has got their own strengths and weaknesses. Successful people don't waste their time comparing themselves with others because they focus on their own progress.

Blaming

When you do something right, you take credits for it, right? The same thing should happen when something goes wrong. You can't keep on blaming people or circumstances for any unfortunate event. Recognize your part for what happened and learn from it. This way, you'll be able to use your time better in fixing the problem.

Distraction

This is one of the things that keep a lot of people from reaching their success. Focus is the key. Always keep your eye on the prize no matter what. Temporary enjoyment will be gone soon but achieving victory is the sweetest.

Procrastination

This is one of the top things that sabotage your success. You can get nothing done when you keep procrastinating. Instead of putting things off for another hour or another day, practice self-discipline and you will be on your way to being more productive and successful.

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