The other day I ran into an article titled 42 Practical Ways to Improve Yourself. I am always wanting to improve and so I've decided to give it a try. I'm happy to say that these are a lot easier to motivate myself to do.
1. Read a book. Books are concentrated sources of wisdom. The more books you read the more wisdom you will expose yourself to.
2. Learn a new language. Learning a new language is a whole new skill altogether; the process of acquainting with a new language and culture is a mind-opening experience.
3. Pick a new hobby. Learning something new requires you to stretch yourself in different aspects.
4. Take up a new course. Courses are a great way to learn knowledge and skill.
5. Create an inspirational room. If you live in an inspired environment you are going to constantly be inspired.
6. Overcome your fears. Fears reflect areas where you can grow.
7. Level up your skills. You need to 'level up' your skills like in a video game so that you can become stronger.
8. Wake up early. Waking up early (5am-6am) has been acknowledged to improve your productivity and quality of life.
9. Have a weekly exercise routine. A better you starts with being in better physical shape.
10. Start your life handbook. This should contain essentials on how you can live your life to the fullest.
11. Write a letter to your future self. Make a date 1 year from now and seal it.
12. Get out of your comfort zone. Real growth comes from hard work and sweat. By exposing yourself in a new context you're literally growing as you learn to act in new circumstances.
13. Put someone up to a challenge. Competition is one of the best ways to grow. Through the process both of you will gain more than if you were to set off on a target alone.
14. Identify your blind spots. In personal development terms blinds spots are things about ourselves that we are unaware of. These are things that trigger you. After you identify them figure out ways to address them.
15. Ask for feedback. Asking for feedback gives us additional perspective.
16. Stay focused with "To-Do" lists. Don't get sidetracked from what you need to do.
17. Set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). BHAGs stretch you beyond your capacity since they are big and audacious. When you accomplish one you will feel on top of the world.
18. Acknowledge your flaws. Everyone has flaws; what's more important is to understand them and then address them.
19. Get into action. The best way to learn and improve is to take action. Taking action gives you immediate results to learn from.
20. Learn from people who inspire you. These people reflect certain qualities you want in yourself.
21. Quit a bad habit. Oversleeping? Not exercising? Smoking? Nail biting?
22. Cultivate a new habit. Wake up early, exercise, read a book, meditate, etc.
23. Avoid negative people. Don't spend too much time with them or they will drag you down.
24. Deal with difficult people. There are times when they are impossible to avoid, deal with them. These people managing skills will go a long way in the future.
25. Learn from your friends. Everyone has amazing qualities in them. How can you learn from them?
26. Start a journal. This is the best way to gain self-awareness. It is a self-reflection process. Clarify your thoughts and re-read it from a third person perspective.
27. Start a blog about personal development. To help others grow you need to be the one walking the talk. There are expectations for you, from you as well as others, which you have to uphold.
28. Get a mentor or coach. There's no faster way to improve than to have someone work on your goals with you.
29. Reduce the time you spend on chat-programs or other programs. This time can be spent much better on other activities.
30. Learn Chess or any strategy game. Not only do you have fun but you can improve your analytical skills.
31. Stop watching t.v. The programs are lower conscious and not very empowering. Do something constructive.
32. Start a 30-Day Challenge. Set a goal and give yourself 30 days to achieve this. This can be a new habit or something you've always wanted to do.
33. Meditate. Meditation helps to calm you and be more conscious. The clutter-clearing process can be cleansing.
34. Learn Public Speaking (Toast-Masters). You can learn more about yourself and learn to communicate better as well as engage people.
35. Befriend top people in their fields. These people have achieved their results because they have the right attitudes, set skills, and know-how.
36. Let go of the past. If there is grievance or unhappiness from the past -- it is time to let it go. Holding on to them prevents you from moving on and becoming a better person. Break away from the past, forgive yourself, and move on.
37. Start a business venture. If you have interest in something why not turn it into a venture and make money off it while learning new skills at the same time?
38. Show kindness to people around you. You can never be too kind to someone. In fact, most of us don't show enough kindness to people around us. Being kind helps us to cultivate other qualities such as compassion, patience, and love. Chances are you will feel better than yourself.
39. Reach out to people who hate you. If you ever stand for something you are going to get haters. It's easy to hate people who hate us -- It's more challenging to love them back. Being able to forgive, let go, and love these people requires magnanimity and an open heart. Seek a resolution and get closure on past grievances.
40. Take a break. Have you been working too hard? Self-improvement is also about realizing you need to take a break to walk the longer mile ahead. Take time off for yourself every week. You can't be driving a car if it has no petrol.
41. Read at least 1 personal development article a day. It can help to motivate you.
42. Commit yourself to personal growth. If you have no intention of personal growth no matter what you do you will never succeed.
Moral of the story is I'm going to conquer #36 via #17.
2. Learn a new language. Learning a new language is a whole new skill altogether; the process of acquainting with a new language and culture is a mind-opening experience.
3. Pick a new hobby. Learning something new requires you to stretch yourself in different aspects.
4. Take up a new course. Courses are a great way to learn knowledge and skill.
5. Create an inspirational room. If you live in an inspired environment you are going to constantly be inspired.
6. Overcome your fears. Fears reflect areas where you can grow.
7. Level up your skills. You need to 'level up' your skills like in a video game so that you can become stronger.
8. Wake up early. Waking up early (5am-6am) has been acknowledged to improve your productivity and quality of life.
9. Have a weekly exercise routine. A better you starts with being in better physical shape.
10. Start your life handbook. This should contain essentials on how you can live your life to the fullest.
11. Write a letter to your future self. Make a date 1 year from now and seal it.
12. Get out of your comfort zone. Real growth comes from hard work and sweat. By exposing yourself in a new context you're literally growing as you learn to act in new circumstances.
13. Put someone up to a challenge. Competition is one of the best ways to grow. Through the process both of you will gain more than if you were to set off on a target alone.
14. Identify your blind spots. In personal development terms blinds spots are things about ourselves that we are unaware of. These are things that trigger you. After you identify them figure out ways to address them.
15. Ask for feedback. Asking for feedback gives us additional perspective.
16. Stay focused with "To-Do" lists. Don't get sidetracked from what you need to do.
17. Set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). BHAGs stretch you beyond your capacity since they are big and audacious. When you accomplish one you will feel on top of the world.
18. Acknowledge your flaws. Everyone has flaws; what's more important is to understand them and then address them.
19. Get into action. The best way to learn and improve is to take action. Taking action gives you immediate results to learn from.
20. Learn from people who inspire you. These people reflect certain qualities you want in yourself.
21. Quit a bad habit. Oversleeping? Not exercising? Smoking? Nail biting?
22. Cultivate a new habit. Wake up early, exercise, read a book, meditate, etc.
23. Avoid negative people. Don't spend too much time with them or they will drag you down.
24. Deal with difficult people. There are times when they are impossible to avoid, deal with them. These people managing skills will go a long way in the future.
25. Learn from your friends. Everyone has amazing qualities in them. How can you learn from them?
26. Start a journal. This is the best way to gain self-awareness. It is a self-reflection process. Clarify your thoughts and re-read it from a third person perspective.
27. Start a blog about personal development. To help others grow you need to be the one walking the talk. There are expectations for you, from you as well as others, which you have to uphold.
28. Get a mentor or coach. There's no faster way to improve than to have someone work on your goals with you.
29. Reduce the time you spend on chat-programs or other programs. This time can be spent much better on other activities.
30. Learn Chess or any strategy game. Not only do you have fun but you can improve your analytical skills.
31. Stop watching t.v. The programs are lower conscious and not very empowering. Do something constructive.
32. Start a 30-Day Challenge. Set a goal and give yourself 30 days to achieve this. This can be a new habit or something you've always wanted to do.
33. Meditate. Meditation helps to calm you and be more conscious. The clutter-clearing process can be cleansing.
34. Learn Public Speaking (Toast-Masters). You can learn more about yourself and learn to communicate better as well as engage people.
35. Befriend top people in their fields. These people have achieved their results because they have the right attitudes, set skills, and know-how.
36. Let go of the past. If there is grievance or unhappiness from the past -- it is time to let it go. Holding on to them prevents you from moving on and becoming a better person. Break away from the past, forgive yourself, and move on.
37. Start a business venture. If you have interest in something why not turn it into a venture and make money off it while learning new skills at the same time?
38. Show kindness to people around you. You can never be too kind to someone. In fact, most of us don't show enough kindness to people around us. Being kind helps us to cultivate other qualities such as compassion, patience, and love. Chances are you will feel better than yourself.
39. Reach out to people who hate you. If you ever stand for something you are going to get haters. It's easy to hate people who hate us -- It's more challenging to love them back. Being able to forgive, let go, and love these people requires magnanimity and an open heart. Seek a resolution and get closure on past grievances.
40. Take a break. Have you been working too hard? Self-improvement is also about realizing you need to take a break to walk the longer mile ahead. Take time off for yourself every week. You can't be driving a car if it has no petrol.
41. Read at least 1 personal development article a day. It can help to motivate you.
42. Commit yourself to personal growth. If you have no intention of personal growth no matter what you do you will never succeed.
Moral of the story is I'm going to conquer #36 via #17.
I'm so glad you liked that post! I was hoping that sharing it would make others want to improve too. (That sounded bad...hahaha um, it was not meant that way.) But I'm glad I'm not the only one inspired by those things -- I guess that what I was trying to say is I hope others are 'inspired' as well.
ReplyDeleteMuch love! XOXOX