How to be a better person- Steps for changing your life for the better

Making changes in your life to become a better person is a very admirable venture. We all have areas that we could improve upon. There are quite a few things that you should consider in making these changes.

• Take your time. You have spent your whole life being you. Don't rush into anything. Life changing decisions should only be made after careful consideration.
• Take one step at a time. Don't try to change everything about you all at once. Find one thing in particular to work on and as you improve that area in your life, take time to consider what your next step will be. For example if you want to improve your educational status, your financial status, your mental status, or all of the above; remember to work on one thing at a time. You don't want to overwhelm yourself.
• Don't stress over minor setbacks. You won't change over night, and there will be times when you slip back into your old ways. Don't feel discouraged if you are having a difficult time with your venture. We all have been there. Backsliding is a natural part of change. Just be sure that you learn from whatever mistakes you make along the way.
• Stay away from bad influences. If you know that the crowd that you run with influences how you behave or how you see the world, cut them loose until you are strong enough to resist temptation. By then you probably will only consider them acquantices instead of friends. You'll have a whole new outlook on life. For example, if you were on drugs and were working towards a recovery, would you want to hang out with others that are doing drugs?
• This brings me to my next point; don't forget where you came from. While you are setting aside the friends that help influence you on the road to a less than better life, be sure not to think that because you are bettering your life that now makes you better than them. Remember that those were th people who were there for you when no one else was. Don't shut them out; just out them aside. Don't step on them, and if you came from a life where you had very little, don't forget that. Memories of the hardships that you faced before you decided to better yourself could be your best defense against falling back into your old life. For example, if you were an alcoholic and had memories of getting drunk, passing out, and waking up in strange places, wouldn't you want to avoid situations like that in the future?
• Don't let others put a damper on your progress. People may talk about you in a negative tone, but don't let that bother you. I know that this may be easier said tha done, but if YOU want to better YOU, no one else's opinions should put a halt to that. You may find that those you have considered friends before are not so friendly towards the new you. Somtimes it is hard for them to see when we are trying to make our futures better because they are so caught up in our past. Just don't be angry at them. Let them know that you are serious about the changes that you are making in your life, and you would appreciate it if they would either be supportive or kindly leave you to your changes.
• Be dedicated. You have to be serious about this. If you want to be better, you have to start with the one and only one that can make those changes- YOU. You have to put your best foot forward.
• Don't be afraid to offer apologies to those you may have hurt in your old life. That would be a good way to wope the slate clean so that you will have a fresh canvas in which to paint a brighter tomorrow.
• Finally, love yourself enough to know when you are where you want to be in life. I say this because often there are times when a person wants to change their life because they are not just unhappy with their life. They are also unhappy with themselves. We often feel anger or even hate towards ourselves and the choices that we've made. Let's remember to hate the lifestyle and the choices- not the person.

Well that is about all the advice that I can offer. I know this may seem like a lot to process, but there is so much to consider when making lifestyle changes.

As I say at the end of all my hubs, I am not a licensed professional. I am just a person that knows that making changes in life is not easy. I have made a few changes of my own. I had obsticles at every turn, but I made it. So can you.

Tootles!!!