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Have you ever felt as if you're making no progress
and becoming the best version of yourself possible?
The road to self-improvement can be daunting
and seemingly never-ending.
Making yourself better is a slow
and sometimes frustrating and uncomfortable journey.
Whether it happens naturally over time
as you get more mature or you make a conscious effort
to improve, the results can be subtle
and this may make you feel
as if all your efforts are going to waste.
To help you feel more encouraged,
here are eight signs that you are becoming a better person.
Number one.
You're self-aware.
Do you know what you want?
Answering the big questions in life
like what your purpose is and what kind of person
you want to be can take a lot of thought and maturity.
As hard as these questions are to answer,
figuring out your character,
feelings, motives, and desires is key
to gaining a deeper understanding of yourself.
This self-awareness means you are able to recognize
and reflect on your past actions to find ways to improve.
Number two.
You're conscious of your effect on other people.
Like understanding yourself,
understanding how you affect the world around you
is a huge part of being the best version of yourself.
You have the power to affect other people, which is great.
But as Uncle Ben from "Spider-Man" said,
"With great power comes great responsibility."
Understanding how much you can either help or hurt people
means you have to make the active choice to be polite,
tell the truth, and try to control your reactions
to things that may upset you.
Number three.
You accept your shortcomings and mistakes.
Do you feel like there's a lot of pressure to be flawless?
From seeing gorgeous actors on screen all day
to hearing about everyone else's greatest achievements,
you may feel like you're not good enough.
But it's important to realize
that you're not an impeccable character in a book
nor is your life like a K-drama.
Letting go of ridiculously high standards
and ideals for yourself is good for your mental well-being
and a huge sign of maturity.
Number four.
You're okay with being vulnerable around others.
Are you afraid to open up to people,
or are you okay with letting others know how you feel?
A part of becoming a more mature person
is realizing that it's okay to be vulnerable
and that it doesn't make you weak or inferior.
Whether it be a fear of getting judged
or a fear of showing weakness to others,
being vulnerable can be mortifying.
However, suppressing your feelings
and refusing to ask for help can become very unhealthy
for your mental well-being in the long run.
Number five.
You find the actual causes of your problems.
Do you have a tendency to avoid your problems?
While it's easier to distract yourself
from why you're upset or frustrated,
it doesn't really solve the problem.
Finding the root of your problem and facing it head-on
can actually help you learn and grow in the long run.
It may take time and some getting used to,
but figuring out the whys and hows of a problem
instead of just trying to fix its symptoms
is a sign that you're becoming a better person.
Number six.
You're more selective with the people you spend time with.
Did you go out of your way to make friends with the popular
and cool kids at school when you were younger?
As you mature, your taste and friends may change.
You might find that you want closer friendships
with people who are more understanding,
conversational, and supportive.
Wanting people who support you
and who are truly good for you
means that you're becoming more mature
and thinking about your own needs more.
Number seven.
You make your own decisions.
Do you always ask others what to do?
When you're making a big decision,
it can be easy to get swept up
into what others want and expect.
Of course, it's okay to take advice from other people,
but it's also important to stay strong and true
to what you want and believe in as well.
Being a better person means learning to trust yourself
and the decisions you make.
Number eight.
You ask more questions.
Have you become more curious lately?
Getting to know more
about the world around you is a great way
to learn about different people, places, and more.
Instead of following the crowd,
you may start to question the things you don't understand
or want to know more about.
This is not only a sign of you becoming a better
and more engaged person, but it can also help you
become more versed and knowledgeable about the world.
Do you relate to any of these signs mentioned here?
Are you trying to become a better person?
Tell us about it in the comments below.
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