A Few Steps to Self-Improvement
In
life, there are some things that people are always chasing after but never
fully achieve them. It is like chasing one’s own shadow. These are the likes of
wealth satisfaction and perfect stress free lives. Achieving them is next to
impossible but improving on them is within one’s reach, depending on how
determined one is. This is where self-improvement comes in. General
self-improvement is quite vital in our lives. There are a lot of simple things
we can improve in and make our lives better. Skills, natural abilities,
aspirations and dreams; these are just but a few. If we are to effectively
improve our selves, there are some particular steps that we should follow.
First
and foremost, try and grade yourself. This means accessing your traits and
behaviors. Know your weak and strong points. One can use a formula known as
S.W.O.T when doing this. This stands for strengths, weakness, opportunities and
threats. Jot down these items on a piece of paper and list them down based on
your life and how you live it. Remember your past experiences and reactions;
let them help you come down with a complete and sincere list. This way, you
will know where an improvement is needed.
Secondly, accept the results of the
assessments. Do not be in denial! If
you find that you are easily angered, accept it and start thinking of ways to
improve on that. Do not start looking for excuses and scapegoats. I know most
of us find it difficult to accept that we are on the wrong. This is perfectly
normal for human beings; it is how we are. Nevertheless, the best thing to do
is to overcome it.
After
you accept that, you are on the wrong, build up a positive mentality inside
you. There is no wrong in the face of the world that cannot be corrected. All
it takes is accepting that you are wrong and showing determination to correct
it. Actually, a positive mentality is the key to self-improvement. People tend
to give up hope while in the process claiming that they are way past
correction. One thing that they never remember is that nobody is perfect. If
there was, he or she would have been a superhero. Keep on keeping on, do not
give up! However, do not overdo it. This never ends up well. Live your ordinary
life but in an improved manner.
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