How to Be the Best You Can Be
Be aware of the kind of person you strive to be., Set achievable goals., Prepare for success., Surround yourself with positive people.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be aware of the kind of person you strive to be.
Know who you want to be and be that person.
Make a list of the most important qualities in your personality.
If you find yourself deviating from those qualities, slow down and regain your composure.
For example, if you want to be a more patient person, come up with a plan to practice patience in stressful times, such as counting to ten.
Things like meditation, exercise, and spiritual practices can help you recenter yourself on who you want to be.Try making a list of your values to figure out what type of person you strive to be.
Look over this list often to remind yourself. -
Step 2: Set achievable goals.
When your goals are specific and achievable you are more apt to meet them and feel good about it.
On the other hand, if you goals are vague and unrealistic you are more likely to get frustrated and forego all of your goals.For example, going to the dentist twice a year is a specific and achievable goal.
On the other hand, improving your health is too broad and vague. , Eliminate things that stress you out and slow you down.
Try to be one step ahead instead of one step behind.
Being prepared will help you feel less stressed and overwhelmed.
Create routines for yourself that promote success.Prepare for the next day the night before.
Lay out your clothes or pack your lunch.
Stop procrastinating and get your work done before any deadlines.
Come prepared to meetings.
Keep in mind that success is not a straight line.
You will sometimes have setbacks, and this is all part of progressing towards your goal. , Find friends that support you or whom you admire and surround yourself with positivity.
Spend less time with friends that are always negative and not productive.
Learn from people who are trying to be the best versions of themselves.Be a source of positivity for those friends as well.
You might also consider why you admire certain people.
What qualities do they possess that you would like to have? -
Step 3: Prepare for success.
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Step 4: Surround yourself with positive people.
Detailed Guide
Know who you want to be and be that person.
Make a list of the most important qualities in your personality.
If you find yourself deviating from those qualities, slow down and regain your composure.
For example, if you want to be a more patient person, come up with a plan to practice patience in stressful times, such as counting to ten.
Things like meditation, exercise, and spiritual practices can help you recenter yourself on who you want to be.Try making a list of your values to figure out what type of person you strive to be.
Look over this list often to remind yourself.
When your goals are specific and achievable you are more apt to meet them and feel good about it.
On the other hand, if you goals are vague and unrealistic you are more likely to get frustrated and forego all of your goals.For example, going to the dentist twice a year is a specific and achievable goal.
On the other hand, improving your health is too broad and vague. , Eliminate things that stress you out and slow you down.
Try to be one step ahead instead of one step behind.
Being prepared will help you feel less stressed and overwhelmed.
Create routines for yourself that promote success.Prepare for the next day the night before.
Lay out your clothes or pack your lunch.
Stop procrastinating and get your work done before any deadlines.
Come prepared to meetings.
Keep in mind that success is not a straight line.
You will sometimes have setbacks, and this is all part of progressing towards your goal. , Find friends that support you or whom you admire and surround yourself with positivity.
Spend less time with friends that are always negative and not productive.
Learn from people who are trying to be the best versions of themselves.Be a source of positivity for those friends as well.
You might also consider why you admire certain people.
What qualities do they possess that you would like to have?
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Kathryn Sanders
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