Self Improvement
“They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.” — Confucius
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We are not perfect, everyone on this planet has flaws, I have flaws and even you might have some too. When we learn to accept ourselves there comes a need for personal development or “Self Improvement”, and I am writing this blog to guide you through it. Self-improvement can enrich you, make you the best version of yourself, and make you happy.
First and foremost you have to remember, that yesterday is gone but there is a tomorrow that hasn't come yet and you can change it. Next, start planning, and set goals for what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve it. Furthermore, and this is very important, Pen down your thoughts in a diary, at the end of the day reflect upon yourself and ask yourself questions ‘Did I achieve my goal for today? or ‘What could I have done better’? and even ‘How can I make tomorrow better’? Now that you know what you can do better and what you did wrong, start eliminating bad habits like, no more screen time before bed, procrastination, or any habit you feel like you may have but is not good for you. Instead, practice mindfulness: Doing meditation, Practicing yoga, Drawing, Cloud gazing, writing a gratitude list and so much more. Moreover, you should socialize more, meet new people, connect with others, and appreciate even your smallest accomplishments. In addition to that, practice self-care and love yourself, do skin care, go on my day once in a while, and do the things you love. Even listening to the music you love can be self-care! Finally, be proud of who you are, everyone is diverse and different, and so are you, all of us have different opinions but what matters is your own. If you want to improve yourself, you're going to have to do it on your own, and when you do it's only you who will matter. Be brave and remember, every journey is full of milestones and this will be too but that won’t mean that you’ll stop believing in yourself, there may come times when you feel like you wouldn't want to continue but reflect upon yourself and think.
Alas, the decision will be yours.
BY SAYESHA KAPOOR
