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No one is perfect, which means there's always room for personal growth. Life is full of opportunities, and these tips can help you begin building a life you can be proud of.
Get Up and Moving
Exercise is one of the simplest self-improvement practices, yet one of the most underutilized. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that only 40 percent of US adults are getting enough exercise; 25 percent aren't getting any.
The benefits of exercise are almost endless; working out boosts endorphins, improves mood, controls weight, helps reduce the risk of many health conditions, and helps you feel better. While hitting the gym won’t cure depression, it may help ward off negative emotions.
Many people fall short of their fitness goals because of a lack of motivation. Get energized by inviting friends to strive for fitness goals, vary your activities to keep them interesting, and reward yourself with a small gift or favorite activity.
Seek Healthier Sleep
Sleep is paramount for a healthy existence; a lack of sleep can do substantial damage to your mental and physical health. Psychology Today confirms that poor sleep can increase health risks, including cardiovascular disease. Ample rest may even help you live a longer and healthier life.
To reap the benefits of healthier sleep, schedule at least seven hours per night and keep your room dark and cool. Avoid screentime — and circadian rhythm-disrupting blue light — before bed for the best odds at a good night's sleep.
Nix (or Reduce) Social Media
With so many social media apps at our fingertips, it's difficult to resist the pull. But the truth is, most social media scrolling is aimless and unfulfilling. Reducing your social media use can be a mental health boost and allow your brain to actually rest.
Go offline for select periods, or limit screen time to set hours to ensure you spend ample time in the real world versus staying digital. You may even find that you can survive (and flourish) without consuming social media.
Minimize Stressors
There's no way to escape stress entirely, but you can minimize stressors in your life and environment. The above tips, including exercising, resting more, and reducing social media use are excellent ways to cut back on stress and anxiety.
In addition, Healthline recommends anxiety-relieving steps like setting boundaries with work and personal commitments. Other ways to lower stress may involve spending time in nature, taking a break with friends or family, and minimizing caffeine intake. You can also create a healthier home environment by cleaning and decluttering (Cleaner Digs offers some tips).
Find a Supportive Community
Going it alone, no matter what "it" is, is never as enjoyable as having a partner or group for support. Likeminded friends or professional connections may share common interests or goals, and working together could mean more progress for everyone.
Consider groups for a particular hobby, or find a professional organization for your industry. You never know what growth those connections will support.
Embark on a New Career Path
If you're feeling stagnant in your career, a new profession could be on your self-improvement roadmap. Before beginning a job search, make sure your resume and CV are updated and professional-looking.
Free online CV templates can help you appear polished on paper, and you can customize elements to reflect your strengths and personality. Here's a possible solution that lets you personalize your CV by adding your own text, font, and images.
Become Your Own Boss
Self-improvement often involves changing your environment and giving yourself a chance to thrive. A toxic work environment, then, is a huge roadblock to personal success and can even worsen symptoms of depression. One way to remove those harmful influences is by starting your own business.
Creating a company allows you to capitalize on your strengths and interests. Make your own schedule, pursue your passions, and more.
Get started with a legal business structure for your company. An LLC offers asset protection and tax benefits. You can work with a formation service to start an LLC in Nevada. Then, you can begin growing your business step by step.
The path to self-improvement can involve many roadblocks, including personal challenges like depression and anxiety. Whether you’re living healthier, changing jobs, or starting your own business, you can build on each success to create a more rewarding and fulfilling future.
Article Submitted by Justin Bennet of Healthyfit.info email - justinbennett@healthyfit.info