Cultus
Advancing and upgrading yourself is a natural part of human evolution. We’ve been evolving, changing and upgrading for hundreds of thousands of years, and some of the things we weren’t able to even imagine a couple of decades ago are now a part of our every-day lives. So basically, what it comes down to is – we’ve evolved through our knowledge and imagination.
When it comes to our imagination as a human race, we can freely say that it took us to the moon, it helped us create the internet and it will most likely take us somewhere we can’t even imagine. As a fundamental part of our evolution, and as a road to upgrading ourselves, imagination can really help us along the way. We did some researching and we’ve created this short guide in order to help you boost your imagination and become the best possible version of yourself, without spending countless hours on learning how to do it. So, let’s get straight to it.
Communicate effectively
One of the most important things for your presentation and how others perceive you are most definitely your communication skills. The ability to lead meaningful and sensible conversations can help you expand your social circles, get the better understanding of your surroundings and it will make people feel more connected to you. There are some simple steps to follow when it comes to perfecting your communication skills, first of all, you must be honest and trustworthy and you should never rush the conversation. You should also look for non-verbal cues like body language and facial expressions, as these cues can help you really understand how the people you’re talking to feel. You must try to keep an open mind and pay attention to the people you’re talking to, and you should always follow up after the conversation has ended, so you show your interest in improving the communication between you. Communication is a skill that needs training, so don’t be afraid to train it, it will help you become a better person in a long run.
Remember people’s names
You’ve probably met quite a lot of people over the years and you’ve probably encountered the same problem most of us do – just as the person introduced themselves, you immediately forget what’s their name. One way of improving yourself is to learn how to remember the names of the people you’re talking to. This helps both with your presentation and with your memory, so here are some things you should consider next time you meet someone new. Repeat their name early on, and repeat it often during your conversation (“Hello Mike, I’m glad to meet you.”; “Hey, Mike, how do you know the groom?”), but don’t overdo it. Focus on what the people you’re talking about are saying and imagine their name written on their forehead. These simple strategies can really prove to be extremely helpful, and you don’t need to spend a lot of time and money to master them.
Give back to the community
One of the best ways you can evolve and become a better person is to focus on the needs of the people around you. Whether it’s a local school where you volunteer, or you take it upon yourself to organize a neighborhood yard sale for charity, giving back to the community is most definitely one of the best things you can do in order to feel better about yourself, but also to show to your community who you really are. Being a good neighbour, helping those in need, and keeping your community happy will affect you in so many ways that you can’t even start to comprehend them all
Elevate attention span
With so many distractions surrounding us, it can sometimes be very hard to stay focused. Losing focus and having a short attention span can affect you in several ways. That’s why you should try to elevate your attention span in any way that suits you. Exercise memorizing stuff, as it can help you with both your focus and the way you feel about yourself. Engage in a physical activity as it seriously helps you with elevating your attention span. Consider attending golf training, because the combination of physical activity and focus necessary for this sport will affect the way you think, behave, and hold attention.
Accept your mistakes
It doesn’t matter how much knowledge you have, admitting your mistakes when you make them is something that can seriously help you become a better person. Admitting those mistakes to yourself will help you gain the better understanding of who you really are, and it represents the first step toward avoiding those mistakes and correcting them. Admitting that you are wrong to another person and expressing that you’re sorry, can open up completely new relationships for you. Try to sit down and have a conversation with yourself every once in a while and it will help you become a better person through self-reflection.
Final thoughts
To round it all up, let’s get back to where we’ve started – imagination. Use your imagination and don’t be afraid of the change. You deserve to become a better person if you wish so, and nothing should stand in that way. Try to self-reflect and talk to people around you, you would be surprised how much great advice you can get.
Leila Dorari is an entrepreneur, freelance writer and self-improvement enthusiast from Sydney. Currently, she is spreading the word about the different challenges one can take in order to upgrade their life. In her spare time, she is either window shopping or exploring new ways to make her life more meaningful.