We overcomplicate many things in life.
But one thing we should undercomplicate?
Self-improvement.
It’s not that hard to become a better version of yourself.
It’s not that hard to prepare your Future Self for success.
It’s not that hard to do better today.
Consider these 51 things you can do to improve yourself today to make a difference tomorrow. The more you do, at a higher frequency, the more improvement you’ll see.
#1 Get up early tomorrow
Just once. Get up one hour before you normally do.
#2 Don’t Spend A Single Dollar Today
There’s no need to be constantly spending money. You can go without Starbucks, DoorDash, and Amazon for one day.
#3 Open A RothIRA
A type of after-tax retirement account. You can open one by Googling “How to open a Roth IRA.” Takes less than 20 minutes. Then your money can start making money.
#4 Take a Walk Outside
Sunlight is your best friend (see tip #46)
#5 Hug Someone
Everyone could use a hug.
#6 Update Your Resume
Yeah…when’s the last time you’ve done that? And if you have nothing to add…then consider learning a new skill.
#7 Eat three pieces of real, fresh fruit
There are so many different types of fruits. When was the last time you had a passionfruit?
#8 Drink more water
If you’re not getting up to pee every 30 minutes, something ain’t right.
#9 Pick up a book
And read it.
#10 Start a Streak and Create a New Habit
Today can be day one! If you want to start a new habit, start a streak and make today your first day of completing the habit.
#11 Text an Old Friend
Check in on someone. They might really need it.
#12 Call Your Grandparent(s)
Your Future Self may not even be able to talk to them. So call them while you still can. You’ll never regret the time spent, only the time neglected.
#13 Find Somewhere to Volunteer
Enough said.
#14 Fill Up Your Gas Tank to Full
No one ever wants to. But if you do, your Future Self will be thankful.
#15 Read a Children’s Book
Don’t forget about your imagination. Read a children's book to rediscover it.
#16 Go to A New Restaurant
One way we stay in our comfort zones is by going to the same restaurant and ordering the same food because it’s easy. Step out of your comfort zone in these little ways and you’ll be more likely to step out of your comfort zone in big ways in the future.
#17 Tell Someone You Love Them
There is scarcely anything else in the world to do but to love one another.
#18 Journal
Type away in the notes app of your phone or do it the old-fashioned way in a notebook. Free up space in your mind by getting your thoughts out of your head and onto paper.
#19 Stretch
When was the last time you stretched your legs? Your back? How about your shoulders and arms? Your body could use it good stretch. It does wonders.
#20 Meditate
Slow the thoughts and relax the body. It can be for two minutes, ten minutes, or an hour. It doesn’t matter, just try.
#21 Spend 15 Minutes Less on Your Phone
Just spend 15 minutes less on your phone. That’s an easy feat, especially when you replace it with 15 minutes of something you want to do even more than just sit on your phone.
#22 Download Duolingo
Spend five minutes per day learning a new language. It gives you a greater appreciation for words, grammar, tone, language, and more.
#23 Take A Bath
A bath is super relaxing. And it gives you time to decompress and just think. Try it.
#24 Open a High-Yield Savings Account
Earn interest on money that just sits, if you don’t want to invest it.
#25 Tip Extra
What goes around, comes around. Be extra generous in your giving.
#26 Learn Basic First Aid
Better to be prepared and not need it than to be unprepared and need it.
#27 Create A Vision Board
This is one way to bring your future into the present moment. It’s a small step in making your dreams a reality. When you have a clear vision, your future starts to be clearer as well.
#28 Take a Really Deep Breath
Have you ever noticed how much capacity your lungs have for air? Take the biggest, most deep breath you can, I bet you’ll be surprised.
#29 Declutter A Space in Your Home
Just pick one space. It can be as small as a cabinet in the kitchen or a drawer in the bathroom. The more organized your environment is, the more you’re able to expend your mental energy doing the things you want to do.
#30 Get Rid of Clothes You Don’t Wear
Why do we always hang on to items of clothing way longer than we have to? Seriously, free yourself of the excess and you’ll find your mind to be calmer.
#31 Consume Less Caffeine
You’ll sleep better tonight.
#32 Consume Less Processed Sugars
Addiction comes in many shapes and sizes.
#33 Write A Short Story
Create a world of your own or write a memory down you want to savor for life.
#34 Look Through Your Camera Roll
Remember the good times. They’re there… if you’re willing to look.
#35 Color
Create something beautiful and hang it on your fridge.
#36 Play with Your Kids
They’re not kids for much longer.
#37 Thank Your Significant Other
Thank them for nothing and for everything. Never underestimate the value of explicitly thanking your significant other.
#38 Thank Your Parents
Whether or not you have two, one, or none…thank the person who has raised you and given you wisdom. If it was yourself, thank yourself.
#39 Forgive Yourself
You’re the only one who can. What has happened, has happened. Free your Present Self and your Future Self with forgiveness.
#40 Do an Ab Workout
Feel your abs, work your abs. It’ll help with your posture and pretty much every way you move and hold your body.
#41 Floss Your Teeth
When you take care of the small things, it builds integrity.
#42 Call and Make the Appointment
We all have that one appointment we’re putting off. Whether it’s because we don’t feel like it, don’t want to pay for it, or don’t want to call, you’re making stupid excuses. Take care of your health. Your Future Self will suffer the neglect you have today.
#43 Do The Chore You’ve Been Putting Off
You have to do it eventually, so you might as well do it now. If you do, your Future Self will no longer have to stress about it.
#44 Have A Brainstorming Session
About anything! We never give ourselves the time to just creatively think anymore. Grab a notebook and let all the ideas- big and small- freely flow.
#45 Tell Yourself You’re Going to Be Okay
And believe it.
#46 Put Sunscreen On
Your future self will be thankful to have healthy skin.
#47 Say Yes
#48 Say No
#49 Listen to a Good Song
Volume all the way up.
#50 Challenge Yourself
This is the best way to make your Future Self better.
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