I read recently that September is Self-Improvement Month. With the kids going back to school and the family getting back into a routine, it's a perfect time to revisit yourself and get into a better self-care routine. If you want to improve upon yourself, this month's organizing challenge is for you. First, let's define self-improvement.
What is self-improvement?
Dictionary.com defines it as "improvement of one's mind, character, etc., through one's own efforts." Make sense right?
Self-improvement starts with awareness. If you aren't aware of what is stopping you from getting what you want, how can you change it? You can't. First, you must draw attention to the area that needs to be changed.
To help you find those area blocks, I compiled a list of areas that could need improvement. Answer this question for each of the areas below and write 3 main blocks down on paper.
What blocks me from being the best me in ….
my behavior toward things
my belief system
my charity
my learned lessons
my humility
my emotions
my etiquette
my ethics
my creativity
my goals and passion
my health
my vulnerability
my thinking
When going through these areas, think of the big picture and where you want to be in 5 years, 10 years. What is your ideal scenario? What will make you happy?
Here is a form to print below to help you:
To help you find these answers, I have added some links to other posts I have written about the subject.
8 Quick Tips To Overcome Procrastination
Change Your Mindset
How Clutter Affects You: An Experiment
The Art of Making Choices
Overcoming Negative Talk To Clear Clutter
Morning Ritual Tips
It's important to remember this is not a "get rich quick scheme", it will take time to change these areas, dismantle your old beliefs and change your habits. So, if you draw attention to the particular areas you want to change, create a plan and then execute the steps to complete your goal, you will do it!
Regina Sanchez
Love the post. It is always good to improve upon yourself. I decided this month to expand my business and I'm taking a class. Was on the fence about it but took the leap and signed up. This message just gave me a great confirmation. Thanks.
Kim
This is such a great exercise. I am going to do this one evening when I am feeling introspective. What a great way to work on blocks. I think this could be very powerful. Also, I will put this on Pinterest because it might help others. Thanks Sabrina.
Sabrina
It was my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hazel Thornton
Speaking of habit changes, I highly recommend Gretchen Rubin's "Better Than Before". Have you read it?
Nicole Ramer
My creativity blocks me from being the best me... there is not a creative bone in my body! I never planned on changing that though, so I married my creative husband instead. 🙂
Sabrina
Way to be resourceful and creative. 😉
Ellen Delap
Never underestimate the power of positive thinking! What we think defines our success.
Sabrina
Well up, Ellen.
Janet Barclay
I love this and have pinned it to my Achieving Awesomeness board on Pinterest. Thanks!
Sabrina
Thanks Janet! Glad you thought it was useful.
Seana Turner
Yes, our thinking can really impact the way we experience life. Some of the items on your list feel easier to me to change than others, but there is always some place to make a step forward!