And what occurs is that these tiny subliminal signals really have the reverse impact of helping us feel good about ourselves. Which places us about as far from self-improvement as one can get.
Thus, our focus today is not on how you may better yourself, since frankly, we believe you are quite amazing as is, but rather on teaching you some techniques to help raise your self-confidence so that you can believe it as well!
Recognize Yourself
Before we can self-improve through The Art Of Healthy Living, we actually need to know what we want to improve or to put it another way, we need to address some of the areas in our life where we are dissatisfied. Now is the time to begin compiling some lists!
Take a large piece of paper and split it into categories – relationship, profession, health, money, fitness, and ambitions, for example. Make a list of all the things that aren’t quite working for you, the aspects of your current situation that you enjoy, and how you’d like it to be in an ideal world.
The process of ‘brain dumping’ itself may be quite therapeutic and aids in clarifying and making sense of situations. It enables you to take constructive and decisive steps rather than allowing such ideas to spin about in your brain.
Continue Your Education
While our school days may feel like an eternity ago, this does not imply we should ever stop studying. Indeed, lifelong learning may help us find meaning and foster a development mentality. If you’re unclear where to begin, you might enroll in one of the several distance learning courses available online. These provide a range of various courses ranging from healthcare and nutrition to journalism, animal care, and information technology; there is something for everyone.
Alternatively, take up a new activity, join a sports club, study a new language, or read a book about a topic you’re unfamiliar with. Anything that enhances your intellect and encourages you in any manner contributes significantly to your self-esteem.
Assume the Role of Your Own Cheerleader
I’m sure you always shower your pals with compliments, correct? However, how frequently do you speak those same words of praise to yourself? I believe we are all aware of the solution to that one!
I’m not going to sugarcoat it: shouting yourself praises and acting as your own cheerleader is not easy. However, if we continually dwell on the bad and think ill of ourselves, we can sabotage so many of the life goals we wish to accomplish.
Setting regular check-in habits is one method to assist you in changing the way you speak to yourself.
Keep a stack of positive affirmation cards beside your bedside and read one each morning.
Smiling at yourself should be the first thing you do when you glance in the mirror.
At the conclusion of each day, jot down at least one accomplishment, something you’re proud of, or anything that made you happy that day.
Take control of your inner critic, practice self-compassion, and begin to trumpet your own accomplishments.
Experiment With Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Sometimes attempting something that scares the very daylights out of you provides the greatest sense of accomplishment, so pull up your big girl panties and give it a shot.
Perhaps you shouldn’t run out and sign up for skydiving just yet; after all, some of us do have true phobias; nevertheless, how about doing something entirely out of character, something that fills your stomach with butterflies, makes your pulse race, makes you feel alive!
The key to developing self-confidence is to take a huge step outside of your comfort zone and encounter the things that make you feel this way. Yes, it’s frightening, and yes, it’s not easy, but let me tell you something: it’s very gratifying and will leave you feeling fully powerful once you’ve completed it.
Put An End To Your Procrastination and Just Do It!
The last of The Art Of Healthy Living, while these action points are all well and good, they will only be effective if you really follow through on them. Therefore, stop delaying, creating excuses, and dwelling on the what if’s and simply do it.