Working on your self-development?
Always feel the pressure and need to become better?

H​ere are some tips to help you take a little step each day toward the best version of yourself:

1. Wake up early

While it seems like an oversimplified solution, it is a real challenge for many of us to wake up early every day. W​e have been told countless times that to increase our productivity, we have to wake up early in the morning. But why? Is that really true for everyone?

T​he answer is yes.

W​hen you get up early in the morning, you will have the bonus of extra hours ahead of you before bedtime. This reduces the pressure you feel to get things done in a little amount of time.

Also, you get the chance to absorb the quietness of the morning, before everyone else is up, which helps you concentrate better and stay focused throughout the day.

2. Read every day

D​edicate a few minutes of your day to reading good books. Reading opens your mind, gives you novel perspectives about different subjects, and helps you learn new things; learning is key on the path to self-development.

Read at around the same time each day to make it into a habit. Using a habit tracker will make that much easier for you.

3. Avoid negative people

B​eing around people who have a negative attitude toward everything significantly reduces your energy and can drag you down.

A​void these people as much as you can.

W​e all know that sometimes, such as at the workplace, we don’t have a choice and we have to learn how to deal with these people in those situations as well.

4. Create To-Do lists

H​aving a list of the tasks you have to carry out throughout the day, helps you stay focused and minimizes distraction.

Prepare your To-Do list before kicking off your day.

5. H​ave an exercise routine

Building up a weekly exercise routine lifts up your mood, keeps you motivated and energized, helps clear your mind, and inspires you.

Try setting small goals for yourself at the beginning. A few minutes of regular moderate yoga throughout the week can do the trick. It also helps if you add meditation at the end of your exercise.

6. Reduce the time you spend on social media

We can all relate to this. Just how much social media takes our time and distracts us from the real and important things we have to do?

It takes effort to put that phone away and focus on the job at hand. But trust me, once you do that you will see how much more you get done in that same amount of time.

Y​ou can do this by setting screen limits on your phone and your messaging apps, and even by logging out of your accounts on unnecessary platforms.

I​n the end, I want to remind you that the path to self-development is a long-term and gradual process. You have to stay committed to your personal growth and take baby steps each day.

Remember that everyone has flaws and no one is complete. Don’t be over-critical of yourself and allow yourself to make mistakes.

Focus on things that you can change and b​e realistic. Don’t let little failures disappoint you. Keep going! 💪🏻

A​nd also, don’t forget to enjoy your life along the way! 😊