Self-Awareness
A process of introspection to understand your own character, behavior, fears and ambitions.Awareness
A process of extrospection to understand the world around you.Health
Identifying and modifying behaviors or situations that are harming your health.Physical Fitness
Transforming your body to a state of improved performance and health with exercise.Time Management
Making more valuable use of your time.Productivity
Creating more value in an hour of work. For example, developing the ability to sit and work intently on something for an extended period of time without distraction.Performance
Improving your performance in a particular situation with practice, planning and learning. For example, becoming a better public speaker by finding opportunities to speak in front of a crowd.Know-How
Learning how to do useful things such as speaking a language.Refinement
Perfecting an art or pursuit.Tolerance
Learning to accept that the people around you are imperfect and wrong much of the time. Focusing on improving yourself as opposed to preaching to others or seeking to avenge perceived wrongs.Change
Changing the world around you in a positive way, as you see it.Family & Friendship
Being a better friend or family member.Culture & Community
Participating in the cultures and communities around you.Leadership
Developing your ability to get people moving in the same direction towards a common purpose.Resilience
Becoming more resilient to stresses. For example, learning to be confident such that you don't need constant validation from those around you.Jumping Through Hoops
Doing the practical things that get you what you need, even if they are somewhat irrational. For example, finishing your college degree even if you feel that your professors aren't teaching you anything.Risk
Learning to take calculated risk as opposed to avoiding your fears or taking naive risks.Quality of Life
Improving your happiness and satisfaction with life. This can be as direct as just deciding to be happy.| Overview: Self-Improvement | ||
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Definition | Action that produces desirable change in an individual. | |
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