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Read every day -

Books have an incredible source of wisdom. And the more you read, the more knowledge you'll feed your brain. Plus, reading has many other great benefits.

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Learn a new language -

Learning a language is a whole new skill. It's a process that opens you up to a new cultures, which is great for self-improvement.

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Wake up early -

Waking up early has been linked to improving productivity and quality of life. By waking up early, you'll have time to dedicate to personal development and to soak up the morning tranquility.

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Pick up a new hobby -

You probably already have your favorite hobbies, but beyond them, is there something else you can pick up? Whether it's painting, web design, or basketball, go for it! Learning something new requires you to open up physically, mentally, and/or emotionally, which is great.

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Take up a new course -

Courses are excellent to gain new knowledge and skills for self-growth. It doesn’t have to be a long-term course either. There are plenty of seminars, workshops, and online courses available.

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Have a weekly exercise routine -

A better version of yourself starts with being in better shape through physical activity. Discover which exercises you like, and make it a weekly routine. It will do wonders for your physical and mental health.

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Overcome your fears -

Whether it’s the fear of uncertainty or risk, fear can keep you paralyzed and prevent you from improving your life. Your fears reflect on areas where you can grow. Use that as a compass for what you can work on.

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Get out of your comfort zone -

Being too comfortable doesn’t help us grow, it rather makes us stand still. Identify what your comfort zones are and how you can begin to step out of them little by little.

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Write a letter to your future self -

Write a letter to your future self and seal it. Then make a note in your calendar to open it in one to five years. It will inspire you to become the person you want to open that letter.

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Identify your blind spots -

In personal development terms, blind spots are things about ourselves we are unaware of. By discovering what they are, you'll know your areas of improvement.

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Ask for feedback -

Asking for feedback gives you an additional perspective as you learn how to improve yourself. You can approach friends, family, colleagues, a boss, or even acquaintances.

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Quit a bad habit -

Do you have any bad habits you can work on eliminating? This can include smoking, drinking, oversleeping, or even procrastinating.

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Stick with your to-do-lists -

Having a list of tasks you want to complete will help you stay focused and productive. By not having a to-do-list, you'll risk forgetting some tasks and even run out of time to tackle them.

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Meditate -

Meditation is a great help for your self-improvement journey. It helps you calm down and be more conscious while improving your mental health.

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Spend less time on messaging apps -

Having messaging apps open with their notifications on results in a lot of wasted time. Overall, it's time-consuming and distracting. Instead, you could spend all that time on other self-improvement activities.

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Learn from your friends -

Everyone has amazing qualities and skills. Look at the friends who surround you, as they'll for sure have things you can learn from and adopt for yourself.

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Avoid negative people -

It doesn't matter where you go: there are bound to be negative people there. If possible, limit your time with them if you feel they drag you down.

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Cultivate a new habit -

There are plenty of new good habits to cultivate. Some include eating more vegetables, stretching in the morning, listening to relaxing music at night, and taking a walk out in nature.

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Acknowledge your flaws -

Everyone has flaws, but it's important to understand and address them through self-improvement practices. Remember to not look at them through a self-critical or mean-spirited lens. Instead, it's about finding areas you feel you can improve upon, and not about what's wrong with you.

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Learn to deal with difficult people -

Sometimes, you can't avoid difficult people, as they're part of your workplace or even part of your inner circle of contacts. Learning how to deal with them is a skill that will go a long way in future interactions.

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Let go of the past -

If there's any grievance or unhappiness from the past, which you've been holding onto, work on letting it go. Holding on to the past prevents you from moving on and developing as a person.

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Read one self-development article a day -

Make it a point to read at least one personal development article every day. It will help you stay committed to your journey and inspire you with useful tips and stories.

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Show kindness to people around you -

You can never be too kind to someone. By treating people with kindness, you cultivate other qualities such as compassion, patience, and love.

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Start a journal -

Journaling is an excellent way to gain more self-awareness. As you write, clarify your thought process from an outsider’s perspective. This will give you a more personal insight.

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Get a mentor or coach -

A great way to improve is to have someone help you achieve your goals. The right mentor can introduce you to people, suggest steps you can take, and encourage achieving what you want.

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Learn public speaking -

Feared by many, public speaking is an important skill to develop. It can help you learn how to communicate better, present yourself, and engage with people.

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Take a break -

Make sure to schedule in some downtime for yourself. Self-improvement is also about recognizing when you need to take a break. Relax and recharge for your next steps.

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Stop watching so much TV -

Instead of educating you, many programs and advertisements on TV are meant to distract you. Alternatively, spend time with close friends, doing a hobby, or exercising.

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Create an inspirational room -

Your environment has a great impact on you and your mood. So if you're living in an inspirational environment, then this will get you inspired every day. If you have space, take a room in your home and level it up with a new coat of paint, some nice paintings, and comfortable furniture. It will make it welcoming and energizing.

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Learn chess -

This is a fun one! Chess is a great game to learn strategy and boost your brainpower. So if you're into games, give it a try. Not only is it fun, but you'll also exercise your analytical skills.

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