SUCCESSFUL LOVE CONNECTIONS: HOW YOUR PARTNER CAN INFLUENCE THE SUCCESS OF YOUR CAREER

By Busisiwe Nkhwashu-Leburu

We often hear the saying: “Behind every successful man there is a strong woman” although this may seem irrelevant to millennials. On the contrary, millennials are faced with more challenges and obstacles in their careers, businesses and general mental wellbeing, therefore making it essential for them to have what is referred to as a “Conscientious Partner”.

By definition, a conscientious individual is someone who is thorough, efficient and organised. They are prudent in their planning and are able to control their impulses.

Key ways in which a Conscientious Partner can affect your career/business success:

·         They lower your stress. A pleasant home life reduces stress and means you are better able to focus while you are at work without worrying about trouble brewing at home. Entrepreneurs are often faced with daily challenges in trying to make their endeavours successful. It therefore becomes a necessity to have a partner who brings you peace, stability and mental wellbeing.

·         A Conscientious Partner is able to handle more of the day-to-day household commitments, enabling their partner to recover from a hard day at work or to put in more hours at the office. 

·         They encourage similar behaviour in the partner. They can role-model good habits and traits like diligence, reliability and consistency – skills which may be vital in contributing to one’s career success.

We all have different definitions of success, and some of us may not aspire to marriage. But we cannot deny the feeling a supportive partner brings to your life. Just having someone who believes in you and gives you confidence to take bigger risks is invaluable.

It not only makes you more successful, but also makes you happier and more appreciative of your achievements.

Success feels less if you do not have anyone to share it with. It may not be something that we absolutely need, however having a partner that you can share your hopes and dreams with can be a great bonus and motivates you to reach greater heights in your success.