There are certain stages in life where an individual will go through various changes to be able to achieve growth and self-development. This is a natural process, a continuous pattern as we age. Self-improvement is a different area to dwell in; it is not an immediate aspect of natural self-development. A person can make a decision as to whether he or she would undergo this procedure. There would be a definite time where self-improvement is crucial for a man’s life to meet distinct criteria for social, emotional, spiritual, physical as well as mental enhancement.
First stage of Self-improvement: A cocoon
Are you often being isolated from the crowd? Are you hiding and hesitant to reveal yourself to people? It is time for you to step out of your shell; a good start for you to reach proper self-development. Social aspect is very significant, thus we need others as no man is an island. Knowing and understanding yourself first is what will trigger your way to effective communication and interaction; hence, you need to improve this area. Assess what you need to change, negative qualities for example; by reducing them in order to meet social norms.
Second stage of Self-improvement: From a caterpillar to begin with self-development
Are you a person that has been tagged with a name ‘ugly duckling’? Do you often feel that you are just like a caterpillar who anticipates the right period for you to bloom into a beautiful butterfly? Every individual is unique and has his or her own qualities, starting with one’s physical attributes. All of us undergo the stage of being a caterpillar and it is up to you if you want to stay that way for the rest of your life. You must be aware that you can make a change. Acceptance is the key, rather than comparing yourself to others. You are already beautiful, you just need to somehow enhance and reveal the beauty within you. The core of self-improvement is that when you feel good about yourself, it comes out naturally, which is also the foundation of self-development.
Final stage of Self-improvement: Becoming a butterfly
Every one of us aspires to reach the ultimate goal of becoming the best we can ever be. But this doesn’t transpire overnight; it will take a lot of time and effort for prevailing results. It is not enough to focus on your appearance alone, which is what others will first see in you, nor establishing your solid social capabilities but depriving your spiritual growth. There should be a balance and holistic maturity to achieve successful self-development.
Self-improvement is a continuous practice. You must remember that becoming a butterfly, one must be kept in a cocoon and come out as a caterpillar first.