You’d agree with me when I say, We live in a fast-paced world. We’re always searching for the next big thing, and we always want more than what we have, even if that’s something you’ve wanted for a long time.
Along with the hunger for materialistic possessions, now people are looking inward for fulfillment rather than outward. We want experiences over possessions. We want flexibility. and we want to focus on becoming who we really are and I’m all for it.
There is no single formula or method when it comes to creating the absolute best “you” possible. However, your ability to create the best version of yourself starts at the same source: from within you. You are born with the ability to be a better version of yourself each and every day. Once you accept that you have the power to change yourself, you are ready to start creating a successful and fabulous you.
Each of the following self-improvement tips, tricks, and topics can be adjusted to relate to your life, who you are as a person, and the type f self-improvement you seek. For you to successfully find motivation and live your life to its fullest potential, however, the underlying meaning and message of each point cannot be manipulated.
1. Take responsibility for you
Look at yourself. Reflect on who you are.
What kind of things do you enjoy doing?
What kind of people do you spend your time with?
What life decisions have a made? etc.
These and some more like these, are a direct reflection of the person you’ve become. However, 5 or 7 years ago, would you have answered the questions the same way? Chances are, your responses would have changed. It’s important to accept that you’re forever changing and growing. You can’t expect to grow and stay the same.
The important thing is to take responsibility for those decisions you make, regardless of who they affect. You are as important as all the other human beings, and you deserve the same respect and honesty as anyone else.
If you make mistakes, own up to your mistakes and take responsibility for them. Once you accept responsibility for your actions, you will learn to create unconditional love for yourself and become a better version of who you are in your journey of personal development.
2. Teach your brain
Your brain is what controls everything you do. Whether it is consciously or subconsciously, your brain has the steering wheel of your life. When you negatively judge yourself, try and talk yourself out of it. Flip the negative, judging, mean, and pessimistic switch off.
Whatever it is that you put yourself down about, reverse it and repeat the positive thought to yourself. Over and over. Repeatedly tell yourself that you are worthy and deserving of all that’s coming your way. Repeatedly tell yourself that you’re capable of accomplishing a challenging goal. Over and over. Don’t cut yourself any slack. You deserve the world and the world deserves you at your full potential. Don’t strive for anything less than success and, of course, the best version of yourself.
3. Forgive
Holding onto problems, arguments, and mistakes of the past keep you from thriving and becoming the best version of yourself, not to mention creating poor mental health. The moment you forgive and the negativity around it goes, you are free. You may not be free immediately, but you are one step closer to personal growth and happiness. You won’t have to endure that pain any longer. Without this pain, you are able to invest your time and energy into the positive aspects of your life and become the best, genuine version of yourself you can be.
4. Be honest
Being honest with yourself and others will get you much further than cheating and lying your way through life. Even if you are the only one who knows you lied, you have to live with your lies. Your life would be easier if you were honest from the start. This ties in closely with that of taking responsibility for yourself.
5. Prioritize
Choose people, activities, and things that make you happy. Get rid of the rest.
Nothing is a greater waste of time than spending time with people or on things that make you miserable. Life is too short to get caught up in the drama, poor decisions, and unhappy days. Your time is important and it is essential that you delegate it effectively. Make it a habit to spend some time with yourself, wherein you can:
Sleep an extra hour
practice yoga
wake up early and meditate
drink your morning coffee with your book, etc.
When you realize you aren’t happy, break the cycle. Stop wasting your time and start living your life to the fullest. Say ‘yes’ to life.
6. Have balance
Just like everything in life, take all things in moderation. Don’t become too absorbed and invest all your time into one thing. Over time, you miss out on having a balance and may lose relationships and connections with people. Keep in touch with those you love and spend quality time with them.
7. Practice gratitude
Take a look around you, are you sitting in a coffee shop, scrolling through this article? or are you at your kitchen table? or lying in bed? Wherever you are at this exact second is a good place to be. Life is so amazing and we are lucky enough to be a part of it. Feel gratitude, express it, and be thankful for each and every day you are given.
Additionally, don’t forget to recognize that the best version of yourself should be your vision, not anybody else’s. Stop looking for a secret tip, start from the beginning and work your way up. Identify your limiting beliefs, and then let go of them. Turn your ‘shoulds’ into ‘musts’.
It’s a road everybody commences on but no one reaches the end, because you’re supposed to grow each and every day, you’re supposed to learn each and every day, you’re supposed to walk a few steps each and every day, you don’t want it to be stagnant, you want it to be exciting, to be fulfilling, to be amazing. Take your first towards your journey and don’t look back. You’ll have fun, I promise.