Am I Being My Best Self?

If at the end of every day you did a quick inventory of the actions you took, would your heart tell you you were your best self? Though you come across many people who may or may not influence you and your life throughout the day, at the end of the day the most important person you have to face is yourself. You might have a significant other, children or parents, who debatably might be more of a looking glass than your own eyes and soul, and they are needed sometimes. But ultimately you are the one who has to take responsibility for your actions; you are the one who decides what your best self is, as well as the only one who can insight change in your life.

I knew I wasn’t being my best self in some areas of my life. So throughout the day, I started asking myself the question “am I being my best self?” Change hasn’t been dramatic or instantaneous, but it’s starting to happen gradually. (I’ll set a reminder six months from now to see how well this practice goes for me).

So are you being your best self day-in and day-out? Start asking yourself at the end of the day. Once you start calling yourself out you will have the inclination to either do something about it or feel bad about it. If it’s the latter, don’t stay there for too long. Take ownership of your feelings and then take responsibility for your actions. Use the knowledge as a catalyst to move you forward into change.

Once you start changing, you’re vision will expand. You’ll see that your best self is a fluid concept. Once you’ve reached a new height, you’ll find another way to be even better. It isn’t just about doing more or others seeing you as “the best.” Everyone’s journey is different. So learn from it. Trust yourself through the process. Define yourself, and be the best at that.