It’s normal to feel like you could be doing more when it comes to self-improvement. But being a better you doesn’t involve being overly hard on yourself. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Here’s a few ideas to build self-improvement into your daily routine:
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OBSERVE. Notice everything that surrounds you. The world is full of examples, ideas, wisdom, mistakes and experience.
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COLLECT. Ideas and thoughts tend to evaporate from your mind too fast. Try to capture them before it’s too late, ideally by writing them down or sketching them.
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CHALLENGE. Pinpoint any compulsive behaviour that wreaks havoc on your life no matter how trivial it may seem, then train yourself not to yield to its force.
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READ. Reading is probably the best investment of time ever. Devote at least an hour per day to reading and, ideally, always have a book close to hand.
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WRITE. The biggest value of a good writing skill is that it cultivates the discipline of thinking. Your thoughts will cease to be random and chaotic and will gradually become more systematic and structured.
- ANALYSE. Before going to bed, spend 10 minutes analysing your day. Consider what things you managed to do well and what, if any, mistakes you made.
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