We all seek to develop our skills, enrich our knowledge, and upgrade ourselves, searching in the meantime for our ultimate goal and the reason for our existence .. Where do we start?
Becoming the best version of yourself is a worthy goal, but could it happen? Perhaps the most realistic goal is to improve yourself in a small way every day. Because life is constantly changing, you must be able to adapt enough to change mindsets and actions, accordingly.
What does it mean to improve yourself?
The answer to this question is personal and subjective. What might be considered "best" for one person may not be relevant to another person. For example:
Giving more of your time and energy to causes you are passionate about might make you have a better person in your eyes. However, this choice does not necessarily align with everyone's values or beliefs about what "best" means. Realizing becoming a better person is a lifelong endeavor. Regardless of all of that, if you ever find yourself thinking (I want to be a better person), then here you are
The most important strategies for your personal growth
1. Learn to commit
One of the primary ways to improve yourself is to stick to the process. You have to commit to improving yourself, which means giving up excuses. Commit to admitting your mistakes and learning from your perceived failures.
2. Praise yourself
Start your day on an optimistic note, and work to reinforce a positive mindset about your day. Giving yourself an emotional boost of self-love increases your happiness, which in turn positively affects those around you and helps you to show confidence.
3. Embrace your uniqueness
Sometimes it can be difficult to be yourself when you are not really sure of this “self”. Determine your life priorities, beliefs, values, and lifestyle. Hear your natural and authentic personality - one who falls under no effort to pretend or fear.
4. Leave the anger and resentment
Internal negative energy is a great barrier to personal development; So take action to deal with it. You cannot let feelings of anger fester if you want to make progress in becoming a better person. Doing so can influence you to make bad decisions and it could negatively affect your health.
5. Respect your boundaries
Part of becoming a better person means setting your boundaries, communicating with them directly and confidently, learning how to express your beliefs, feelings, and boundaries in a direct but honest way.
6. Be open and keep learning.
Improving yourself involves learning from other people regardless of their background. Before you can be a good leader, you must be a good follower. Before becoming a good partner, you need to know what a good partnership or marriage is. Look for people and information that can increase your self-awareness and knowledge, never assume that you know everything there is to know about any topic or endeavor.
7. Be precise and broad to excel
Being accurate also means being reliable, trustworthy, and consistent. You strive to excel in your integrity as well as in your work and actions. Meticulous people put their heart and soul into everything they do, and this dedication constantly leads to their superiority over others.
8. Show personal responsibility
Learn to manage your problems and your life without having to depend on other people. Of course, you need to rely on others from time to time, but don't expect others to solve your problems for you. And don't make excuses or blame others when things don't go your way.
9. Read regularly
List the books that you want to read that can help you better yourself. Pick at least one book to focus on each month, and make it your goal to finish it on the last day. Commit to at least (15) minutes of reading or listening to a good book every day.
19. Free up your spaces
If you feel like there's clutter on the inside, your surroundings tend to be the opposite. Something simple can make you feel unsatisfied and left out (like a cluttered room makes you feel more cluttered). After clearing your space of things you don't need, use, or love, add some inspiring art and decorative touches to it.
11. Learn to meditate:
Daily meditation doesn't just give your mind a much-needed break; It can even rewire your mind and reduce activity related to anxiety and other negative feelings. Try using an app like Calm, Headspace, or Simple Habit to create a habit of daily meditation. Stick to at least (5) minutes of meditation every morning or before going to bed. Make an appointment for him and respect the date with yourself.
12. Practice mindful blogging
(Julia Cameron) recommends practicing morning pages - three pages of long writing, flow of awareness writing - and calls it the "essential tool for creative recovery." If three pages of magazines seem too much to start with, make them just one morning page and fill it in what helps you prepare for your day. . Use reminders (apps, post notes, etc.) to help you honor your commitment.
13. Address your fears
In some cases, fear can save your life. In this case, we are talking about anxiety - fears that can be paralyzing and preventing you from being what you want. But what can you do to face one of your fears and overcome it? As (Eleanor Roosevelt) said: "Do something every day that scares you." Challenge yourself and, if possible, find an accountability partner so that you can challenge and encourage each other.
14. Hobby development
Hobbies can make you a more interesting and attractive person. The hobby you choose should be therapeutic and enjoyable - although there may be some stress at first when you learn how to do it properly. You can try something new or return to a hobby that you once enjoyed but have stopped making time for, by watching YouTube clips, reading books, or communicating with other hobbyists online.
15. Listen to more music
Just listening to music that helps you get into a creative flow can help you do better quality work than before, other music styles motivate you to get moving and can make physically challenging exercises or tasks more enjoyable than they might be.
16. Repair damaged or neglected relationships
If you haven't had the opportunity to mend damaged relationships, it's never too late to make it a priority. You may not receive a response to every offer you make, but that is not the purpose of this exercise. You don't do this to get people to like you; You do this because choosing to forgive others frees you from the prison of resentment and helps you become the person you want to be.
17. Defending social justice
If you see something unfair happening, like racism, bullying, or any other injustice, be sure of yourself and speak up. Stand up for others if you see them being treated unfairly. Be the change you want to see.
It's hard to put yourself up for criticism or rejection, but do your best to honor your values by helping those who are underprivileged.
18. Strive to do more
Without burdening yourself, challenge yourself and exceed your perceived limits. When you get tired, push yourself a little more. When your brain is struggling with a project, give it a few more minutes before giving up. If your boss asks you to complete a task, do more than is asked. Otherwise, you will never grow or develop your capabilities.
19. Be a leader
When you are a leader, you can inspire others and bring out their best. To motivate people to work towards a common goal and vision, leadership begins in your daily life, when you show others how to do yourself and how to live your life.
20. Learn a new skill
What skill can you learn that will make your life easier, enable you to help more people or open the door to a new source of income? Not only do new skills help develop and renew your mind, but they also open up a new world for you, which can lead to opportunities you would never have imagined.
How do you start?
Take an online course.
Participate in a community learning class with your local school district.
Take a college class - on campus or online.
Stick to this skill every week, and record your progress in your morning pages, gratitude list, or mind diary.
21. Ask for feedback
Feedback is one of the most effective ways to identify areas in your life that require improvement. Find trusted friends, family, and mentors who will gently teach you where you need to grow and change.
22. Practice gratitude
Be grateful for the things you have and learn about areas of your life where you are blessed. Practicing gratitude is a way to acknowledge and focus on the good in your life. This effort will make you happier, more compassionate, and appreciative of your smallest comforts. Show others your love and gratitude for who they are and what they are doing for you, and don't take anything for granted.
Write a thank you letter to a friend to tell him how much you appreciate him (or her). Spend some time each day thinking about the good things in your life, and keep a gratitude notebook for this.
23. Live with a purpose
Find the "why" reason. Why are you here? Why do you do the work you do? Why do you have family and friends? What are the most important and deeper reasons behind the life choices you have made? If you don't know, do work to find out.
Pursuing your goal is a journey that gives your life meaning. This helps you to naturally grow into a better person. It also helps you answer painful existential questions that make us feel hopeless and hopeless at times.
Choose one or two of these most popular strategies and put them into practice over the coming weeks. Track how your actions make you feel about yourself, and how others around you respond to your efforts to become a better person.
