Your Ideal Self

 

"Ideals are like stars; we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them." - Carl Schurz

I think we all want to improve ourselves in some way, shape or form.  And in order to live life to the fullest, and to strive to become the best versions of ourselves we need to want improve.

But sometimes, I think we become frustrated with ourselves in the process. We shouldn't become frustrated because we sometimes feel like we are never quite as good as we'd like to be.  Or that the world never lives up to our expectations.  

We may never reach all of our ideals.  But we still need to have ideals and make working towards them our life mission.  Without ideals, we would have nothing to strive for.

Once you've identified the person you want to be you can take action steps toward becoming the best version of yourself. Start with where and who you want to be. Start with the end in mind.

Some things that can help you along the way:

• Let go of your limiting beliefs. We often hold ourselves back by our own self-doubt. We need to learn to let go of these self-sabotaging thoughts and feelings. 
• Focus in on your strengths. We all have them but tend to focus in on what we believe our weaknesses are. Which is okay too as long as those thoughts aren't holding you back. Be happy for who you are today, and focus on improving along the way.
• Develop a growth mindset. Look for ways to continuously improve. Seek ways to add value to others. 
• Realize that the past does not have to equal the future. Learn from it, raise the bar, and take actions to create positive change.
• Develop healthy and positive habits. Create a routine that supports your mental and physical state. 
• Have compassion for yourself and give yourself a break. We are often hardest on ourselves. We should afford ourselves the same compassion and understanding that we are willing to give others. 
• Focus on what you can control. Your thoughts, your beliefs, your emotions, your actions. 
• Seek to find the good in everything. Stay positive. 
• Stay in the moment. Live for today. Learn to appreciate all of the goodness around you.

Although we may never be as good as we would like to be, we can always strive to get closer to our ideal self each and every day. Start today. 

Make today great!

Curtis

"One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself." - Shannon L. Alder