WHAT IS SELF-IMPROVEMENT?Self-improvement is any activity or goal that enhances your quality of life or helps you reach your full potential and realize your dreams. You can improve your knowledge, your skills or your mindset and character – the important thing is that you are growing as a person. Why? Because if you’re not growing, you’re dying. Growth is one of our Six Human Needs and is essential to living a fulfilling, happy life.

Self-Improvement by: Tony Robbins

CAREERWhether you want to open a business or move up in the ranks at your company, you can always improve in the workforce. Learn a new skill, attend an immersive business event or connect with a mentor who can help you identify your strengths. RELATIONSHIPSRelationships are the bedrock of your life. You have relationships with your family. Coworkers. Friends. Romantic partner. Can you deepen some of these bonds? How can you be more present for your loved ones?

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FINANCEDo you want to get better with money? You can. Learning how to attain financial freedom is a fine place to start in your self-improvement journey. HEALTHYour body will function far better with more energy, and the better your body functions, the more you’re able to achieve in your life. You can strengthen and build up emotional, physical and mental health. The Tony Robbins Wheel of Life Assessment can help you identify areas for improvement and show you how to get to where you want to be. From there, you can use these self-improvement tips to get started on the path to success.

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What do you really want out of life? Is it a higher rank in the workplace, a more loving relationship or your own successful business? Humans are wired to want to “do better” because in the past this led to a stronger chance of survival. That’s why <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/why-is-growth-addictive/">growth is so addictive </a>. A desire for self-improvement , leading us to better our lives, is one of the best ways to get ahead.

No matter what you’re pursuing, self-improvement goals are a critical part of your progress and happiness. But all too often our efforts at self-improvement fail. We aren’t sure which direction to head in, so we end up stumbling around hoping we’ll just happen upon the job, relationship or life we want. If you’ve ever fumbled through a dark room in search of a light, you know this “tactic” often fails.

Self-improvement ideas aren’t enough. You need to get clear on what you want and why – and have actionable strategies that can get you there.

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Self-improvement is any activity or goal that enhances your quality of life or helps you reach your full potential and realize your dreams. You can improve your knowledge, your skills or your mindset and character – the important thing is that you are growing as a person. Why? Because if you’re not growing, you’re dying. Growth is one of our <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/why-you-are-the-way-you-are/">Six Human Needs </a>and is essential to living a fulfilling, happy life.

Ready to create self-improvement goals , but not sure where to begin? Start assessing these areas of your life.

Whether you want to open a business or move up in the ranks at your company, you can always improve in the workforce. Learn a new skill, <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/">attend an immersive business event </a>or connect with a mentor who can help you identify your strengths.

Relationships are the bedrock of your life. You have relationships with your family. Coworkers. Friends. Romantic partner. Can you deepen some of these bonds? How can you be more present for your loved ones?

Do you want to get better with money? You can. Learning how to attain <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ask-tony/financial-future/">financial freedom </a>is a fine place to start in your self-improvement journey.

Your body will function far better with more energy, and the better your body functions, the more you’re able to achieve in your life. You can strengthen and build up emotional, physical and <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mental-health/how-to-improve-mental-health/">mental health </a>.

The Tony Robbins <a href="https://core.tonyrobbins.com/wheel-of-life-4/">Wheel of Life Assessment </a>can help you identify areas for improvement and show you how to get to where you want to be. From there, you can use these self-improvement tips to get started on the path to success.

How to set and achieve self-improvement goals

<a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ask-tony/can-create-compelling-future/">Setting self-improvement goals </a>is about raising your standards and turning your “shoulds” into “musts.” You can do that by getting total clarity on your vision for your life, then relating your goals back to this purpose. Here’s how.

If you don’t have specific goals in mind yet, think about what you ultimately want to accomplish. Picture yourself one year, two years or five years from now: What are you doing? Hone in on where you are and where you want to be. What do you want, and why ? Where focus goes, energy flows. When you have absolute clarity on what it is you want, you’ll stop at nothing to achieve your goal.

It’s easy to say, “I want to move up at my job and make more money,” but why? To create lasting change, you must connect self-improvement tips with what will ultimately bring you <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/stories/date-with-destiny/create-life-fulfillment/">the most fulfillment </a>. Do you want to excel professionally so you can provide for your family or is a higher-earning job a way to pursue your other passions? Is being a wonderful parent important to you because you had a rocky childhood? When you have <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/stories/date-with-destiny/what-is-my-purpose/">your ultimate purpose </a>in mind, you won’t be deterred when problems or plateaus arise.

<a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/stories/unleash-the-power/break-down-limiting-beliefs/">Limiting beliefs </a>are one of the biggest obstacles to self-improvement . If you spend a lot of time questioning yourself or even putting yourself down, you’re getting in the way of meeting your goals and improving your life. Pay attention to your self-talk and <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/change-your-words-change-your-life/">change negative words </a>to empowering statements. Thinking about yourself in a more positive way sets the stage for you to improve the way you treat yourself and others.

Once you identify your end goal, you can work backwards to generate the landmarks you’ll need to hit to attain it. Make sure you’re following <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/career-business/the-6-steps-to-a-smart-goal/">the SMART goal-setting process </a>: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and within a Timeframe. If moving up at your job is your self-improvement goal , then your immediate tasks could include taking classes or gaining certifications that are helpful in your field. If you ultimately want to become a better parent, then learning how to better communicate with your child is something to work toward in the short term.

Setting metrics that allow you to measure your success is essential to creating and achieving SMART goals . Give yourself clear objectives to hit, like taking a certain number of professional courses in a set period of time, so you can track your self-improvement . When you reach your goals, <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/how-do-you-celebrate-your-success/">celebrate your wins </a>. Go as big as a spa day or as small as a champagne toast with your partner. Taking the time to recognize how far you’ve come will fuel you to go even farther.

<a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/career-business/proximity-is-power/">Surround yourself with people </a>who are also driven to be the best. Find out their strategies and emulate them. You can also work with a <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/business-coaching/">business coach </a>or <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching/results-coaching/">results coach </a>, depending on your goals. Surrounding yourself with positive people feeds your drive, but don’t forget to <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/feed-your-mind/">feed your mind </a>by taking in new information. Read a <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/top-books/">self-help book </a>. Take educational courses on interesting subjects . Make the time to bring new and stimulating ideas into your life.

Still stuck on self-improvement ideas ? You could be in a cycle of certainty – and it’s time to get out of your comfort zone. Expanding your skill set with something entirely new, like learning a new language or how to play a music instrument, pushes your brain to make fresh neural connections. When you master something new, you discover that you can master even more. You’ll <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/business/growth-mindset/">develop a growth mindset </a>that will make you truly unstoppable.

We often let self-improvement fall by the wayside because we don’t have the time. But the number of hours in the day isn’t the problem. Use strategies like <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/productivity-performance/power-of-chunking/">chunking </a>and Tony’s <a href="https://store.tonyrobbins.com/products/rpm-3-pack">Rapid Planning Method </a>to help you get more done. Writing down your goals and dreams can also make them more real to you , cement your drive and help you cultivate a <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/how-to-focus/how-to-control-your-mind/">sense of mindfulness </a>so that you’ll continue working toward your goals even when you face challenges. The <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/productivity-performance/benefits-of-journaling/">benefits of journaling </a>for self-improvement are endless.

Self -improvement apps are popular and effective tools that can help you stay inspired and keep you accountable.

Want to sharpen your brain? Lumosity provides you with access to games and puzzles to help keep you mentally clear.

Is journaling part of your self-improvement process? Day One allows you to enter text, photos and videos and provides you with reminders, graphics and more.

MyFitnessPal tracks your exercise and diet routines as you work toward your fitness and health goals.

Breathe in, breathe out. Headspace brings meditation and mindfulness to your smartphone, helping you relax and recalibrate wherever you are.

Tony Robbins’ app, <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/breakthrough-app/">Breakthrough </a>, brings you the best Tony Robbins content – no matter where you are. Watch videos, read articles and use interactive tools that help you excel in all areas of your life.

Set yourself apart and commit to constant and never-ending improvement with Tony Robbins Results Coaching .

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