Top 10 Ways To Challenge Yourself To Make You The Best You Can Be

We should always strive to be a better person each day than we were the day before. You’ll need to take a journey of self-discovery to identify your specific needs. Today, we’ll look at ten challenges that can make anyone the best they can be. Conquer a Physical Challenge. Physical challenges are a great way to push yourself mentally and physically. Whether it's running a marathon, hiking a mountain, or joining a new fitness class, conquering a physical challenge teaches discipline, perseverance, and mental toughness. Plus, the sense of accomplishment after achieving a physical milestone is deeply rewarding. Step outside your comfort zone regularly. Your comfort zone is a nice, cozy place, but no real growth happens there. One of the most powerful ways to challenge yourself is by regularly stepping outside of that familiar space. Each time you do something uncomfortable, your comfort zone expands. This expansion makes it easier to tackle bigger and bolder challenges in the future. Over time, what once seemed intimidating becomes second nature. Challenge your limiting beliefs. We all have limiting beliefs, those nagging thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or capable enough to achieve our dreams. These beliefs hold us back and challenging them is a crucial step toward becoming the best version of yourself. Start by identifying a limiting belief you hold about yourself. Then, question its validity. Is there actual evidence to support this belief, or is it just a narrative you've told yourself? Once you’ve recognized that your limiting beliefs aren’t based on fact, you can start to rewrite them with more empowering, positive thoughts. Set Bold, Clear Goals. Vague goals like "I want to get better at something" don't push you far enough. Instead, set smart goals. Smart stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, instead of saying, "I want to be healthier," try setting a goal of walking three miles three times a week for the next two months. Goals serve as a guidepost, and when they’re clear, they provide the motivation you need to take action. Work on your goals each day. Identify both short-term and long-term goals for yourself. Do something each day to work on at least one of these goals. If there isn’t anything you can do for your already established list of goals on a particular day, set a daily goal. 
 Practice and perfect your skills every day. First, identify the skills which you are naturally good at. Use those skills daily to maintain them. Second, identify the skills which you would like to improve because they interest you or will be beneficial. These may require a little more time but still shouldn’t take up too much of your day. Make practice a part of your daily routine. Journal everyday. There are several important items which you can include in your daily journal, including daily recaps, a list of things you’re grateful for, goal progress, future plans, and your thoughts and feelings at the time of writing. Journaling each day allows you to process the emotional energy from the day and keeps you focused on your personal growth. Practice setting healthy boundaries with others. You must learn what your boundaries are and stick true to them even under pressure. Learn how to say “no” without feeling guilty or like you need to explain yourself. Don’t let anyone bully you into doing something you don’t want to do. Confront your inner demons. Everyone has inner demons that like to reign havoc in their lives. Have an honest conversation with yourself about what your inner demons are. Try to determine the underlying cause of these issues and treat that first. Then, make a list of specific steps you can take to work on these issues. Do something each day to work on them. Forgive the people who have wronged you. Forgive yourself. There will always be people who do you wrong and sometimes there are things we find difficult to forgive ourselves for, but once you realize that the healing process is about you, for you and lies within you and you are able to forgive and let go, your quality of life will greatly improve.