How did/do you improve yourself?

@chicnthin (3031)
Philippines
May 29, 2018 6:21am CST
Most of the time, I spend the rest of the day in home, sleeping, surfing internet, reading stories, watching television. I am more of a introvert person, I kinda dislike socializing with people, or just plain not comfortable in talking with others. I struggled opening a conversation, always failed to keep one, boring and many other stuff. I have friends, but I'm not expressive about my feelings and I always keep my problems or thoughts to myself. I don't know how to improve myself, maybe I knew, i just don't know how or when to start. I never tried to step out of my comfort zone, always playing safe, I'm afraid to make a change. I feel like I'm a worthless person, I don't know what I want to do in my life. I'm not even fully decided on what to take in college, I feel like I'll just waste my parents' money. I don't usually share or open up my sentiments with others but I feel like this will somehow help me, any advice would mean so much to me.
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@AnnieY (210)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
29 May 18
Sweetie, I think you are being too hard on yourself. Actually, in person, I am not as sociable as I may seem on here but I do like to chat when I feel comfortable enough with the right people. It also depends on how comfortable the other persons allows you to simply be yourself. Sometimes I also struggle to open a conversation, an extrovert may get bored with my small talk too, I also keep a lot of things to myself and aren't as expressive as others, sometimes I play it safe too and there are so many people out there young people and some that are already on their 50's who don't know exactly what they want but it is completely fair and normal. It doesn't make you less worthy than others simply because you yet haven't figured out if you want to be a doctor, lawyer, artist or whatever it is other people expect you to be. Most the time people expect so much from you that you probably just feel stuck and don't allow you to think clearly and be yourself to determine and understand that you are unique and that in time you'll begin to find more sense in life that it will definitely help you understand yourself. You are worthy, you are unique and you'll find that spark you're looking for one day. The awesome thing about all this is that you want to be better but don't be better for others sake, be better for yourself! Cheer on!!!
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@AnnieY (210)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
30 May 18
@chicnthin You will be darling don't you worry :)
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
@AnnieY thanks again haha
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
Thank you so much. I am so glad that someone out here completely understand how i feel and it really means a lot. I'll be better in time.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
29 May 18
Changes will only be temporarily unless you internalise the changes you want so that you can make the positive changes permanent.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
Thank you for your advice! One of these day I'll start to make a change, permanently.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
29 May 18
The best day is Today The worst day is Tomorrow.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
@id_peace thanks for reminding me, gladly appreciate it.
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@maximax8 (31047)
• United Kingdom
29 May 18
A few years ago I went to The Money Course and I learned how to have a budget. I think it improved my finances and it is lovely to look back at my old worksheets. These days I improve myself by reading books. I decided to do a Business and Finance (Shipping and Transport) B Tec National Diploma, A Levels English Literature plus Travel and Tourism. I did degree in Education and English Literature.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
Thank you for sharing. That is just so amazing, you did so many things
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@maximax8 (31047)
• United Kingdom
29 May 18
@chicnthin Thank you so much. Good luck to you and your plans in the future.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
@maximax8 thanks for wishing me luck!
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
1 Jun 18
The fact that you know what your issues are , you know deep inside what to do and how to get out of your comfort zone .. taking a risk can be beneficial sometimes ..
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
1 Jun 18
Agree, I'm trying my best now. Thank you.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 May 18
I am improving myself by learning from different things, trying new things and hard working to become a better person.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 May 18
@chicnthin yes that's right.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 May 18
@chicnthin You're always welcome
@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
Thanks for sharing! It really starts within ourselves.
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@HannahD (121)
30 May 18
It is too hard to change oneself in a short time, but please don't worry, know yourself and be yourself now!
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
Thank you, I know that it will take time. I will keep that in mind.
• Bridgton, Maine
29 May 18
Chicnthin, the good news is that you are not worthless. Nobody is.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
I know that, it's just that I couldn't help it thinking that way.
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
29 May 18
Try to read a self-improvement book. Like from Tony Robbins.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
Thank you for recommending, I will try to read it.
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
29 May 18
Start with a single step and build from there.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
Thanks for advice, I'll try to do a baby steps
@Hannihar (130222)
• Israel
29 May 18
@chicnthin I work very hard on trying to be a better person but do not always succeed.
@Hannihar (130222)
• Israel
30 May 18
@chicnthin I hope so.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
@Hannihar trust ourselves
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
I find it really hard but one day we would make it.
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• India
1 Jun 18
Learning never ends and there is always chances to learn and improve. It is on us how and when and what we want to take in
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 May 18
I changed my mindset and set goals for myself because I want to make my life comfortable and happy.
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 May 18
@chicnthin Anytime. I know you would. Just take it slow.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
30 May 18
@mlgen1037 yeah it really takes time and I'm not in a rush.
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@chicnthin (3031)
• Philippines
29 May 18
Thank you for sharing. Hope I could one day.
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