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Self-improvement is one of
the most honorable pursuits an individual can pursue, largely
because it first recognizes an opportunity for improvement then a
desire to achieve that improvement. In very practical terms,
self-improvement is simply the process of creating or improving a
skill or ability to a higher degree of mastery than you currently
possess.
The irony is, despite hundreds of thousands of
pages written in self-improvement books or spoken by others in live
seminars and audio programs, “self-improvement” always begins with
“self.” It is your own internal drive and determination to improve
that is at the core of all self-improvement. You won't find your
internal drive in a book or guru; your the desire for improvement
must be internalized.
Once the desire is there, the rest is
achieved through knowledge and a good plan. Here are some simple
steps that will help you clarify and create your own
self-improvement plans:
Self-Improvement Step #1:
Decide What You Want to Improve
Self-improvement can be
more easily managed by breaking things down across several
categories. myGoals.com (this website) breaks down all
self-improvement goals into nine broad categories offering over
5,000 suggestions or idea starters for self-improvement goals that
you may want to set for yourself. Selecting a few self-improvement
goals from categories like Career, Health & Fitness, Financial,
or Relationships will help you prioritize your efforts and maintain
a sense of balance in your daily life.
Self-Improvement Step #2: Create a
Plan
Follow your plan but remain flexible. Expect your
self-improvement plan to change before you complete it.
Circumstances change, unexpected events occur, and your plan should
be updated to adapt to those changes. Some of the most rewarding
self improvements require the greatest investment in time and
resources. Having a commitment to persevere, especially when faced
with obstacles, is a key differentiator between success and stopping
too soon.
Self-Improvement Step #4: Involve
Others
No one becomes successful alone. Individual
achievement is greatly impacted by your abilities to ask for
assistance, solicit support from friends, family, co-workers,
mentors and others with experienced in the area of your pursuit.
Only involve those people who will truly support your efforts.
Self-Improvement Step #5: Recognize Partial
Success
Virtually every major achievement is the
culmination of many little ones, with each of the smaller
achievements providing important steps that lead to your success.
While improving yourself, make sure to recognize and celebrate
milestone achievements along the way, and you will be more motivated
and focused as you continue toward your goal.
Self-Improvement Tools & ResourcesmyGoals.com (this Web
site) was designed to help you reach your self-improvement goals,
regardless of how you define them. myGoals.com's pre-made
GoalPlans®, goal-setting wizard, and task-specific email
reminders are extremely effective in creating viable GoalPlans and
keeping you on track. The ability to access your GoalPlans online
makes it easy to check-off tasks as you complete them and to modify
your plan as you progress.
To learn
more or sign up for a free trial, visit our goal-setting
homepage.
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