Self-improvement: 6 points to develop that require no talent

When thinking about self-improvement, we often think about doing sport, taking a course, or acquiring a new skill such as learning a foreign language. We forget that immense progress, which will translate into tangible results, can be achieved by improving one's attitude. Here are 6 points to improve that require no talent.

1. Punctuality: the politeness of kings 

Here is a simple and easy way to make a good impression: be punctual! For those who aren't, a quick tip: aim to arrive 15 minutes early and you'll never be late again. If you aim to arrive bang on time, the slightest broken lift or slightly long red light could potentially make you late.

There is no such thing as wasted effort

Mony a pickle maks a mickle. This principle is extensively developed in the reference book «The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and it applies to all areas of life: money, health, productivity. A striking example: if you devote 30 minutes a day to a personal project, after 365 days you will have accumulated more than 180 hours of work on your project, which is more than a month's work.

3. A little, a lot, passionately

The best way to want to improve and to have a high level of energy is to be passionate. If you are not, or are no longer, passionate about what you do, change activity or reignite your passion.

4. Personal improvement: change your body language

By nature, body language is unconscious, but our physical attitudes also have an impact on our mental attitude. Physically, you can try to be open, to reach out to others, and to be dynamic (without overdoing it!) in your gait and gestures. This change in physical attitude can have rapid and impressive effects!

Listen better, listen more

Another easy way to make progress. Be fully attentive to what others are saying. Do not hesitate to ask for feedback and use listening to better understand those around you and to interact better with others.

6. Prepare, prepare, prepare

Good preparation is already a major part of the job done. Prepare your days, your weeks, your meetings... In short, prepare everything that can be!

As a bonus, an easy way to make progress is to set up a morning routine suited to your personality and your pace of life. I reveal everything in this article: 30 days to set up a morning routine.