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win? What if I succeed? What if this all
works out well? Think of your mind
like Google. Whatever question you
ask, it will find the answer. So to get
the best from your mind, ask the right
questions in the right way. You will
be amazed at what comes up when
you shift your language to positivity.

2. INVest IN Your WeLL-
BeINg
It is much harder to be a better
person when you are in pain or are PHOTOGRAPHER: PRISCILLA DU PREEz, UNSPLASH
suffering. So instead of ignoring
whatever is physically or mentally
ailing you, be brave enough to
address it and get the help you need.

3. Do soMethINg NeW
When was the last time you did
something for the first time?

Many people get too caught up in
their attempts to become experts,
or the go-to-person, or the top
dog, for many reasons – success,
achievement, personal mastery. But
the freedom and childlike enthusiasm
that comes from doing something
outside of your comfort zone are
not only great for your soul, they
open your mind to new perspectives, PHOTOGRAPHER: SERGIU VALENA, UNSPLASH
which create understanding,
empathy and compassion, and entitled What-Are-Healthy-Boundaries when they feel heard. So by
that makes you a better person. to get further insight on this topic. enhancing your listening skills, you
are sure to become a better person.
for Your frIeNDs 5. INVest IN quaLItY tIMe
aND faMILY Ten minutes of your total presence for Your
Now that you have considered is better than two hours of your time coMMuNItY
yourself first, the next stage when you are distracted, frustrated Your circle of influence also
involves your inner circle. and distant. Not only is it better for the extends into the community. To
other person, but also for you, because make a positive impact, consider
4. create heaLthY it can help you better prioritise your these suggestions on how to be a
BouNDarIes time and it allows you to use your better person to and for others.
Being a better person does not attention and energy more efficiently.
mean allowing people to walk 7. share posItIVe
over you, and creating boundaries 6. LIsteN More reVIeWs
is not about pushing people Listening without giving advice or There is nothing more uplifting
away or shutting them out. criticising is a sure way to create and inspiring than coming across
deeper, more authentic connections a message or post praising good
Unlike walls that we put up to hide with others, especially those customer service. It is easy to complain
parts of ourselves, boundaries are closest to you, like your children – I am not saying you shouldn’t. By
there to protect us and allow us to and partners, who you spend most all means, complain if the result will
grow and develop into more conscious, of your time with and who often render a constructive solution. But
integrated and happy people. bear the brunt of your venting and most of the time, complaints are made
tempers on bad days. Everyone feels in the moment and out of anger. To be
Have a read of an excerpt from my blog more appreciated and understood a better person within your community,

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