Self improvement can be the catalyst you need to ensure your soul is enriched
Be at home and happy in your own skin, your own soul. Whether it’s confidence, optimism or happiness that you feel you’re lacking, these easy-to-follow changes to your outlook will get you feeling bright about the future in no time.
Create a positive vision for the future
Envisage yourself walking into a rising sun towards your dreams – and revisit this image each morning.
Try something new and encourage your creative flow
And pick up a new hobby. Keep crystals in mind: amethyst will get your creative juices flowing, while Tiger’s Eye quartz promotes confidence and independence. Perfect soul-enriching attributes.
Make time for you
Set aside some time each week to spend with yourself, doing something that you enjoy.
Set measurable goals
Create an action plan. Whether its weight loss, career progression or a new relationship, set a goal that’s challenging yet achievable. Maybe you’d like to have a new job, spend more time with your friends or move house, decide on how and when you’re going to get there. Don’t just aim to ‘see your best friend more’. Aim to meet up with your best friend twice a month, or have a new job by May. That way, you’ll have something concrete to work towards.
Be tactful: Think before you speak
Before speaking, reflect on whether or not what you’re about to say is true and constructive.
Be positive – change your vocabulary
Change ‘problem’ to ‘challenge’. Stress occurs when you perceive your ability to cope with a situation to be low or inadequate. Write down any problems or concerns and see them as challenges; with achievable solutions.
Encourage yourself
Discouragement is often the natural reaction to new challenges or change – because after all, expect the worst and it won’t surprise you. But ditch the negative outlook for self-praise and recognition. A can-do attitude is all you need to harness success!
Work out what’s already loveable about you
Get together with a handful of close friends, and on one piece of paper, write down one thing you like about yourself. On a separate piece of paper, write down one thing you like about each of your friends – then compare notes. You’ll end up with a list of things your loved ones think make you fabulous – talk about a confidence boost!
Look after yourself first. Our Readers are available now to help you on your journey to soul improvement.