Seeking self-improvement can make your life more fulfilling, despite the fact that there is no such thing as the perfect man.To be a better man, you may need to make some changes to your behavior.
Step 1: Stay true to your values.
Make a conscious effort to define your core values and commit to following them no matter what happens.It will be easier to remain true to who you are when things get tough if you have a strong moral base.It will take courage from time to time, but it will be worth it.Take some time to write down your values.When your present circumstances start testing those values, keep the list somewhere secure and occasionally return to it.
Step 2: To be realistic, train yourself to be positive.
Being overly idealistic could prevent you from effectively dealing with the reality of your life, but being optimistic will allow you to acknowledge that reality while still hoping for the best outcome.Challenge your negative thoughts.Fix your mind on what you need to do to prevent failure instead of assuming that things will go poorly.
Step 3: Don't let your goals go to waste.
Plan for the future.When you ask yourself what you want to accomplish, set the appropriate goals.You should commit to achieving those goals once you have set them.You need to live in the moment and enjoy your life for what it is.Don't let the blessings in your life disappear because you're too focused on the future.If you don't set goals for yourself, you can cause your life to feel less fulfilling than it could be.
Step 4: Stand still under pressure.
It is not possible to have stress.Train yourself to remain calm and control your emotions when faced with an anxiety-inducing situation.Take the time you need to calm down and think through things rationally, instead of following through with a knee-jerk reaction.It's better to react based on reason rather than emotion.You can have emotion, of course.Accepting the fact that you have feelings can be difficult for some men, but the sooner you admit it, the easier it will be to control them.
Step 5: Take responsibility for your actions.
Accept your responsibility and move on when things go wrong.When things go well and your actions are the main cause, graciously accept your due credit for the accomplishment.When evaluating why things went wrong, don't blame others for your lack of success, and focus on the negative behaviors others have done.It makes sense to focus on your actions when evaluating the past and moving forward because you have no control over the things other people do to you.
Step 6: Make your mind sharper.
Keep your brain in optimal working condition by actively pursuing knowledge.If you want to keep your mental abilities sharp, you can solve puzzles or tackle new challenges.
Step 7: Allow your mind to rest.
It'll be easy to overwork if you don't give yourself time to relax and escape from the world.It's important to hang out with your friends, but you should also take some time alone.Unplug from the world as much as possible when you are alone.Turn off your phone while you get off the computer.Take a break and give yourself a chance to recuperate.
Step 8: Take care of yourself.
You don't need to lose a lot of weight, but some basic self-control can go a long way.A healthy lifestyle consists of a healthy diet, regular exercise and adequate sleep.You don't need to eat a lot to have a healthy diet.The healthiest diet is also the most balanced.You might have to resist the urge to eat junk food.Man can't live without bacon and candy bars.As soon as you wake up, try to exercise.You can go to the gym if you like it, but if it doesn't appeal to you, you can still take a brisk walk or do some jumping jacks.
Step 9: A well-groomed appearance is important.
A person's first impression of you is influenced by your appearance.While a woman's beauty rituals and routines can be somewhat complex, all you really need to do is maintain some basic hygiene and wear clothes that fit the occasion.Every now and then, you'll get a bathe.You don't need to swim in your cologne, but you might consider using it on an important date.Keep your facial hair trimmed.Keep it shaved if you only have stubble.Make sure that the clothes you wear fit the occasion.For a night with friends, jeans and an old t-shirt are fine, but you should look better for a job interview or a first date.
Step 10: Stay informed.
Stay up to date on the world around you.Focus on the people and events that matter more than filling your mind with meaningless information.This might mean sacrificing some of the time you devote to sports or gaming to learn about things like the current state of foreign affairs or the economic effect of a natural disaster.If you want to function in the world you live in, you need to understand it.You can still devote time to your hobbies and interests.It's important that these things help you wind down.To enjoy your hobbies without letting them control your life, simply learn to prioritize your attention.
Step 11: It's a good idea to clean your living and working spaces.
There's a reason that men have a reputation for being slobs.Keep your space clean and defy the stereotype.You don't need to maintain absolute pristine conditions, but you should make sure that you can at least look down and see the floor instead of seeing piles of dirty laundry and empty take-out containers.
Step 12: You should be responsible with your money.
Financial institutions will be less likely to lend you money if you have too much debt.Being financially irresponsible will prevent you from moving forward in life.You can save some of the money you have if you don't spend it.Setting a little of your paycheck aside in your bank account can give you more financial security during hard times.
Step 13: It's time to experience something new.
Do interesting things is the key to living an interesting life.Try to learn something new or travel somewhere you've never been before.You can find something that interests you.This could mean learning karate or studying a new language.
Step 14: Think before you act.
While foot-in-mouth syndrome can affect both men and women equally, men have more of a reputation to get in trouble for it.Regardless of whether or not this is fair, you should make a conscious effort to put a few seconds of thought into the things you plan on saying or doing before actually following through with them.Being hot-blooded is seen as a masculine trait, but it isn't wise.You shouldn't be afraid to take action, but you should know that some impulses are not good.A quick evaluation is needed to determine if it's safe to proceed.If you choose a better way to deal with the issue, it will be to everyone's benefit.
Step 15: You should adopt an altruistic attitude.
Even if you have to make some sacrifice along the way, seek the best course of action for everyone.You send a message that you're worth trusting when you show your willingness to put others before yourself.It's easy to lose sight of other people when you're focused on your owl goals, because empathy isn't something that comes easily to many men.It's important to keep trying to meet the needs of other people.This doesn't mean giving up your self-respect.There is a line between sacrificing for others and allowing them to walk all over you.You can either choose the former or the latter, but you have to accept it.
Step 16: You should behave sincerely.
You should treat other people the same way you would treat yourself.In the midst of your daily interactions, be true to yourself and allow that truthfulness to spill out.Even if you're trying to diffuse an ugly situation or spare someone's feelings, try not to say or do things you don't mean.It will be difficult to have a successful personal or professional relationship if you are caught in insincerity.Don't tell white lies and keep your commitments unless there is an emergency that prevents you from doing so.
Step 17: Meet your family obligations.
You might play a lot of family roles during your life.You could be a son, brother, husband, or father.It's possible to have important connections to extended family or friends that aren't related.You need to make sure that you meet the responsibilities that are called for in that role regardless of where you fit.Society doesn't often place the same degree of expectation on men as it does on women, despite the fact that both men and women need to be involved in their families.A working mom might get questions about how she balances her career with her family, but a dad might not.You can build your relationships while also building your moral character by trying to meet your family's obligations.Families are life-long testing grounds, and treating your family well teaches you to treat others outside the family with similar care.
Step 18: Treat women with respect.
When the girl has a sense of self-respect, jerks don't get her.You need to stop treating women as objects and start looking at them as people.
Step 19: The first move should be made.
Don't be afraid to be the person who says "go" in a social situation.Start making choices and arranging plans, and work through any objections as they come, instead of worrying about them.The most obvious example is the romantic realm.Don't ask a girl if you want to.Even if you are rejected, she will still allow you to start looking elsewhere.Consider the dynamic between you and your friends.If you want to get invited to things, reach out and extend the invite to yourself.
Step 20: Accept other people for who they are.
You can probably tolerate most people if you can see them in a different way.No one will think in the same way you think if they don't know your history and current circumstances.You can look back on your life to a time you're not particularly proud of, because each person is in a different stage of personal growth.If you learn to accept the strengths and weaknesses of other people, you can start influencing them from a place of genuine concern rather than harsh criticism.
Step 21: Show gratitude.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a better man.You need to acknowledge the help you get from other people.Sharing your gratitude to the appropriate parties is something you should be eager to do.