Let's explore ways to challenge yourself or personal development. The tips below will help you to achieve more goals, have better relationships, and increase your happiness.
We are living in the era that lots of struggle with their own life, especially covid -19 had a huge impact on everyone. Instead of letting the laziness and depression take you down, why not start to try new habits that I'm sure you can see the positive results after few weeks. It's about building a healthy lifestyle, including good habits for your physical and mental health.
Tip #1 - Pay attention to self-care
When lots of things go on in your life, you could be overwhelming and forget to take care of yourself or neglect your health. This could lead to worse situation and even suicide.
I know, it's a challenge to let go what hurt you and put yourself in first priority over others. However, mental health is important and you will recognise huge difference after practicing self-care for a while.
For example, sleep earlier, manage stress better, learn how to say no, spend more time for yourself, and more.
Tip #2 - Put down your devices
Nowadays, phone is an essential item that everyone cannot live without it, sometimes we check notifications 24/7. Have you ever felt like we spend too much time online and forget the reality?
Challenge yourself to put down your phone or other devices like laptop, tablet. Instead, read a book that might interest you, watch a new K-drama or a touching film, go to balcony and enjoy the sunshine, see your old friends or simply listen to new type of music.
Unplug and re-discover your hobbies or find a new one. I guarantee this will free your mind from the busy life and let yourself have a break.
No Posting
No Liking
Just Living
Tip #3 - Learn something new
If you have no chance before to take a course to pursue your hobbies or interests, now it's time. Think about what you always want to learn and register a course, either online or offline. New classes could help your professional career by teaching you new helpful skills in your industry. Learning a new language will help you with your job or just for travelling or your interest. Drawing or playing a new instrument will help relaxing time after a hard working day.
We recommend Skillshare since there're hundreds classes for you to choose and only 15SGD each month. Coursera or Domestika are other options to enhance your creativity and explore yourself.
Tip #4 - Put your efforts on fitness
Is there a sport or physical activity that you’ve heard great things about? Why not try it? Search for a local gyms and find a personal trainer that could push you more in a better shape.
If you're nervous or hesitated, you can ask your friends to join you and you will have more motivation to keep up with your goal. Get fit together and enjoy time with them!
Final thoughts
These new challenges aren’t something that everyone will look at and feel like jumping into right away. But that’s part of the challenge itself. As you learn that personal growth starts outside of your comfort zone, you’ll be more eager to start challenging yourself. Are you ready?