“Knowing others is intellectual; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power” the quote from Lao Tzu explains the essence of life. It is easy to read others, it is easy to help others, for most people, but when it comes to their life, they often fail to understand themselves, whether it is what they want to do, what heights they want to achieve, or what brings them peace. They become very clouded. Most of us have been through this stage of life.
Where we would see no personal development, personal growth is the foundation of your happiness, emotions, decisions, and career. It is very vital for one to keep evolving and developing in a positive way.
For your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, it is vital to push yourself to grow as an individual. Personal growth is tough. It is a challenge. You need a really strong push and determination, but you don’t have to push yourself too hard; you can take small steps and move forward to be a better you every day.
Here is the simple checklist to improve yourself every day and move a step forward to becoming the potential you.
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Morning Mantras
Having a positive morning is very vital if you wake up grump, you are going to be grumpy all day, so ensure you are in bed early and have enough sleep so you can be the best version of yourself every day.
Have a morning mantra that will help you wake up from bed and be productive throughout the day.
To-Do List
This is very important; in my opinion, everyone should have a to-do list no matter they are the most productive person or not. At one point of the day, you will feel lost; you just want to take a break, but sometimes a tiny break can push you back into tardiness, so if you don’t want something to hinder you back, make a to-do list at the beginning of your day whether it is running errands, mailing business or calling on friends. Write them all down and start one by one, and at the end of the day, you will be proud of yourself for finishing all of your tasks for the day.
Read Everday
Nothing is better than reading. Reading will evolve you as a person, and you will only know it when you start doing it. Whether it is just a page or a para, keep reading; don’t give up. Start extending and develop a habit of reading at least one chapter a day.
You can pick up personal development books, to begin with- Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of the best books on personal development. You should undoubtedly give it a try.
Be Active
Sitting in one place throughout the day can make you the laziest person ever. Most people don’t even move out of the couch; they just sit there the whole day doing their work, not interested in doing any physical activity.
Whether it is just walking down the block or just a small yoga session, or an hour-long workout, ensure you get some exercise every day.
Maintain A Gratitude Journal
As much as you keep a journal or a personal diary to write about your daily encounters, it is high time you maintain a gratitude journal.
Your daily journal may consist of any breakdowns or any kind of bitter encounters, which might sadden you if you read those.
So, in your dark time, you need someone to pull you up or something a gratitude journal is one of the best ways. Every day writes something that you are grateful for. Whether it is a task you accomplished or a skill you learned, or a friend that helped you get through the day, write it down, and when you feel your lowest go through it, this will show you how there are so many things in life that you can be grateful of instead of relying on the negative side of life.
Unplug
Most people unplug, maybe on weekends, or some won’t even take a break from work and technology for a single day.
It is crucial for you to relax and unplug yourself from all the stress and noise once a day, at least for an hour. Switch off your phone, get away from technology, find a good book or something new and exciting like baking or having a conversation with your loved ones, or making yourself a good cup of hot chocolate with some old photos in your arms riding down the memory lane.
It will really help keep you out of stress. You have been bombarded throughout the day; this will help you forget all the stress and keep your mind out of it for at least a couple of hours.
Set Priority
After work or school, all you want to do is grab some dinner and go directly to bed because you are exhausted and don’t want to do anything. So set priority at least one day a week. Give yourself or your loved ones time. Whether you want to sit down to finish a book, catch up with an old friend, go to the gym, or spend some quality time with your family. It is up to you, but sleeping doesn’t count here.
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