The dark side of Self-Improvement

Avoid this trap at all costs…

You need to understand that…

Reading a book 2 hours a day.

Working out 3 hours daily.

Taking ice baths every morning.

Will actually lead you…

Nowhere. 

Just don’t get us wrong, self improvement isn’t a bad thing. It’s the time when we actually mature, grow, and learn how to navigate through life’s difficulties. 

But like everything, it has its limits, and self-improvement is no exception.

So what’s the problem?

Many people on a self-improvement journey end up putting more energy into fighting the old rather than building the new. 

It becomes so addictive, that all the book reading, cold showers, working out turn into routine habits, leaving almost no room for further growth and development. 

Overall, it starts being more time consuming than improving. 

So when do you know that you have been trapped?

• Strict routine: you stick to your self-improvement routines strictly, even if it means missing out on other activities.

• Never satisfied: Even though you make some progress, you still feel that you’re not good enough.

• Perfectionism: you aim for perfect results and are very hard on yourself for any mistakes.

• No enjoyment: you don’t seem to enjoy your self-improvement activities and see them as chores.

• Ignoring other interests: you have given up other hobbies, socializing, or spontaneous fun.

• Avoiding new opportunities: you often skip new chances because they don’t fit your self-improvement schedule.

• Minor focus: you focus on minor improvements instead of deeper personal growth.

It’s crucial to recognize when it’s time to seek new challenges and opportunities, and to understand when you’ve hit your self-improvement limit 

Here are some simple tips to avoid the self-improvement trap:

• Focus on a few goals at a time instead of trying to change everything at once.

• Make sure to include some free time in your week for relaxing or spontaneous activities.

• Mix self-improvement with other interests to keep things balanced.

• Limit the amount of time you spend on self-improvement to avoid getting burned out.

• Try new experiences and adventures that can lead to unexpected personal growth.

• Spend time outside to refresh your mind and body.

• Build and maintain relationships with family and friends.

• Regularly appreciate what you have and the progress you’ve made.

Remember, true growth often comes from new opportunities and flexibility, not just following a rigid routine.

Your light in this dark age,

-MyTopSelf

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