Let’s start by acknowledging that we’re fantastic, just as we are! Everything you’ve done and everything you are makes you you, a pretty terrific individual!
That said, we have to be honest with ourselves and say that there are things we’d like to see change. Maybe it’s how you deal with challenges or what you do when confronted with a disrespectful colleague.
These little habits or tendencies may not only be frustrating, but they could also be standing in the way of you getting a fantastic promotion. So, why let them?
Below are five starter steps to self-improvement and feeling phenomenal about yourself.
Take a look.
- Get to Know You
We take for granted that we know what we want. But unfortunately, no one teaches us how to determine our likes and dislikes, hopes and dreams. And it can take years until we know who we are.
One of the most essential steps of self-improvement is understanding yourself. So, please be curious about what makes you who you are. Once you become familiar with all the layers, you can start making the changes you need to improve.
Look at yourself objectively and ask yourself these questions:
- What’s my biggest motivator?
- What do I enjoy doing?
- Who are my biggest supporters?
- What are my core values?
- What do I worry about?
- What are my strengths and weaknesses?
- Sleep Well
You must put your obligations first if you’re a night owl or just like partying. It’s okay to go out with friends and enjoy a night out once a month. Yet, it’s a different ball game when you spend every night watching mindless hours of TV or scrolling through social media.
That’s ruining your cognitive abilities, as well as your physical health. Plus, it’s wasting tons of hours when you could have been doing something else.
According to the Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs 7–9 hours of sleep each night. Getting that quality sleep will help you wake up fresh, energized, and ready to embark on a new day.
Besides keeping you focused and alert, good sleep boosts your immune system, reduces stress, and helps you maintain weight. In addition, sleep can lower the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and Type-2 diabetes.
- Work Out
Your physical well-being has a direct impact on your mental and emotional state. Therefore, being healthy is vital to living a high-quality lifestyle and not fearing what needs to be changed or improved.
More importantly, through regular exercise and eating healthy foods, you fuel your body and mind. So, you stop aching all over and start feeling energized.
You can go up a flight of stairs without feeling like your heart is about to pop out of your chest. Walking has become your new mode of transportation, and your clothes look better than ever.
Combined, these things factor in how you feel about yourself. When you look good, your self-esteem gets a nice boost. You become more confident when trying new things or meeting new people.
- Stay Curious
Make a habit of learning something new each day for the rest of your life. Being exposed to new ways of thinking and doing has the power to change the quality of your thoughts.
You get to see things from a different perspective, which gives you insight into new information. As a result, you can start changing how you live for the better.
Being curious doesn’t always have to be for young, eager children. You can do the same thing at any age to help you stay alert and active.
After all, if we’re not learning and growing, then we’re dying. Check out some ways to keep learning at any age:
- Read 1–2 books each week
- Take an online course
- Sign up for a class at your local community center
- Do something that scares you once a month
- Celebrate Your Successes
No one knows about celebrating successes perhaps better than Nelson Mandela. He said, “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.”
Make a habit of recognizing your hard work, accomplishments, and the sacrifices you made to get there. Be proud of your progress and your feelings about everything you’ve learned.
When you look back and know what you can achieve, you get a fresh insight into what needs to be tweaked for the next challenge. Then, you can make changes where needed to keep moving forward and improving day by day!