I seem to lost count on how many times I’ve read and heard of celebrity marriages failing almost left and right. Not that I care (and personally I don’t), it seems strange that we often see movie and TV stars as flawless people, living the fairytale life of riches and glamour. I suppose we all have to stop sticking our heads in the clouds and face reality.

There are varied ways to bust the bubble of your self-esteem. However, you have to keep in mind that you should not allow your sense of self to dissolve, you have to preserve this aspect of you.

So what does it take to be a cut above the rest? Here are some of the things you can think and improve on that should be enough for a week.

1. Know your purpose Your purpose shall be your catapult, means and end. This will allow you to be in focus and determine the tools you need in order to succeed. Your purpose will be your map and compass in this journey.

This may seem tricky at first when you see yourself to be in a tight or even dead end. But there’s always that little loophole to turn things around and you can make a big difference to yourself.

2. Know your values What do you value most? Make a list of your top 5 values. Some examples are security, freedom, family, spiritual development, learning. As you set your goals for 2005 – check your goals against your values. If the goal doesn’t align with any of your top five values – you may want to reconsider it or revise it.

Don’t let the numbers drag you down. Instead, let it be a motivation to do more than what you expect.

3. Know your needs Unmet needs can keep you from living authentically. Take care of yourself. Do you have a need to be acknowledged, to be right, to be in control, to be loved? There are so many people who lived their lives without realizing their dreams and most of them end up being stressed or even depressed for that matter. List your top four needs and get them met before it’s too late!

4. Know your passions You know who you are and what you truly enjoy in life. Obstacles like doubt and lack of enthusiasm will only hinder you, but will not derail your chance to become the person you ought to be. Express yourself and honor the people who has inspired you to become the very person you wanted to be.

5. Live from the inside out Increase your awareness of your inner wisdom by regularly reflecting in silence. Commune with nature. Breathe deeply to quiet your distracted mind. For most of us city slickers it’s hard to even find the peace and quiet we want even in our own home. In my case I often just sit in a dimly lit room and play some classical music. There’s sound, yes, but music does soothe the savage beast.

6. Honor your strengths List 3 of your positive traits and another 3 for the special talents you have. Don’t be shy. Your strong points need acknowledgment. If you are having a difficulties, it’s time to seek the help from people who are close to you. By doing this, you’ll be surprised on what you can actually do.

7. Serve others This would be the application of the first 6 steps you have gone through. This is the moment where you transform those abstract thoughts to something concrete. This is actualizing your plans, making you true to who you are and living your ultimate purpose. You’ll be receiving priceless rewards from helping other people, most of all from a stranger who will be happy for what you have done for them.

The journey of self-improvements is not an easy task but very much worth working for. Don’t limit your experience within the four corners of your house or office. Try to reach out to other people who also needs your hand. The difference you’ve made depends on the improvements you made.

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