26 Ways on How to Start the New You?
Time For A Change?
Although you may feel, there is nothing you need to change, there are things you want to change or you may have reached a point where life isn’t working for you anymore. There is always some way you can improve yourself.
The New You
It doesn’t matter how old you are. Whether you are just starting out or feel you are at the end. There is always something new to change and explore about yourself that will help you become the person you have always wanted to be. So where do we begin?
What do you want to do?
Take the time to sit down, and gather your thoughts, on your own away from everybody else. Maybe with a notebook and pen, or on your phone or in front of your computer. Write or type down everything you would like to change about your life, including things you are not happy with. It could be anything from your weight, your job, your friends, your long-lost dreams or even where you live. Anything, write it down.
Be self-aware of who you are and what and where you want to be.
Are you Okay?
Mental Health is a huge factor that many people hide not only from themselves but everyone around them. It is okay not to be okay. If you are feeling depressed or having problems. A good start is to ask for some help.
Ways to become the new you:
1, Be honest with yourself
This is your journey. If you cannot be honest about everything with yourself how are going to evolve? How can you improve your life in any way?
2, Try to fix or resolve any current problems
To begin your new journey you may need to remove any problems that are currently holding you back. Any little or large barriers that are stopping you from moving on. If you can’t do that yet find ways of fixing them along the way.
3, Get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep is a fundamental part of the human experience and not enough could have long terms effects that can create all sorts of problems.
4, Speak to someone you trust.
This could be anybody, friends, family or even someone professional. Another person’s perspective is a great way to find out whether what you are thinking is right and can help point you in the right direction.
5, Go outside
If you spend all of your time inside behind a desk, or in a warehouse. Go and find a forest or somewhere with nature and spend some time moving around. If not just a walk around the area where you live. Explore, listening and breathing in what’s around you is a great way for your mind and body to relax and settle.
6, Meditation
This has been scientifically proven to have major health benefits on the body and mind. Take in some long deep breaths, relax and ease yourself into a place of calmness.
7, Take a break
Step away from whatever you are doing that is maybe stressing you out. Even if it’s only for five minutes. Take the time to destress, and reset your thoughts so you can come back stronger to what needs to be done.
8, Start a new hobby
Is there something you have always wanted to try or left something in the past that you loved and wanted to get back to? Give it a go. Finding something you enjoy doing is a great way to help you relax and improve your self-esteem and confidence.
9, Music therapy
Music is a great way to help relax. Blaring out your favourite tunes can help with a long stressful day. It can also help with anxiety. But make sure you wear headphones when in public. You can have fun relaxing, but being rude is not cool.
10, Eat the right foods
I know it can be hard to eat the right foods all of the time. But try and set yourself a goal of getting a more balanced diet.
11, Exercise
This is an important one for your mental health. Exercise is one of the best ways to help with depression and other mental and physical problems. Just adding something extra to your day can benefit you.
12, Meet new people
I know this will not go down well with introverts. Meeting some new people as a hobby or social club or anything can help settle your mind, and increase your communication skills. Also, learn and discover new things you may never have thought of.
13, Change where you sleep
Maybe you need to start at home first and get your house in order. Redecorate or tidy that room. Getting rid of the old junk, improving or ordering those things that will help you in the long run. A fresh start.
14, Work-life balance
Are you spending too much time stressing about work when you are at home? Maybe it’s time to change that. Leaving work at the end of your day is when you should shut that side down and concentrate on yourself. So turn off all work-related things and think about you.
15, You are going to make mistakes
As with all things in life mistakes happen. You are not going to be able to fix everything and sometimes you are going to have to walk away from it and continue with your life. The best thing to do is learn from it. How will this not happen again? How can I adapt and improve myself?
16, Give yourself some positive recognition
Too many people focus on the bad things that happen in their daily lives and not focusing on the things they have done well. Maybe take the time and think about what you have achieved once a day. Maybe treat yourself when you have achieved a goal.
17, Have an open mind
This journey is going to show and reveal lots of different things you probably haven’t seen or noticed before. About yourself and the world. Don’t hide from them. They could be the key to unlocking something you never could have conceived before.
18, Be Patient, be disciplined and be realistic
This is going to take a while. Stick to your course of action. Don’t give up on yourself. You can do anything only if you have confidence in yourself.
19, Trust your instincts
There will be things you find that don’t seem right. Don’t jump straight in. Find out why it does or doesn’t feel right. It may be nothing but at the end of the day. But you have to trust your gut.
Are you happy with your job?
20, Change your career
Maybe it’s time to look elsewhere. What do you want to do? Is there something you do outside of work that you could see making a living out of? A passion you have always had but didn’t know how to pursue it.
21, Research Research Research
If you know what you want to do or if not, an idea. Finding out if the job or career is for you comes down to simple research and lots of it. Understanding what it is you may like to pursue can only begin with research. You may find something you hadn’t thought of before.
22, Education Education Education
As with all things in life. You have to learn how to do it. With the internet it is today there is always a way to learn online and find your answers. There are lots of schools online that can help. Video sites like YouTube have a vast amount of tutorials on virtually everything you can think of.
23, Get your paperwork in order
Is your paperwork up to date? Are your bills, documents, CV/ resume in order for you to continue? Making sure your paperwork is up to date will let you see what is outstanding and if you are missing anything. Updating your CV/ resume will show you how much experience you have for your next employer and how much you need to learn.
24, Have a mentor
Find someone you can learn from. Someone close to you or someone online. Contact people from companies for careers you have an interest in. A person who can guide you on the right path.
Something Different
25, Get a Plant
Having something to look after can help with focusing your mind. And if you aren’t ready for a pet. Plants are a great way to help with that. There are many, many varieties to choose from. Some are that don’t need much care and some that are harder to look after.
26, Listen to background sounds
Background sounds like white noise or ASMR can help with focus. A new trend with brown and other colour sounds is a great way to help with concentration.
It’s all up to you
This journey is going to take you down lots of different paths and it is up to you to make this happen. Have fun. Learn new things. Look after yourself. There are going to be many ups and downs. But keep your confidence up and never stop striving to be a better version of yourself. No matter where it goes. I have faith in you. Good luck!
