What do you do to constantly make yourself a better person?

[Brian Jr.]

Not long ago I decided that I should be always consciously and perhaps actively striving to become a better person. This could include, but is not specifically, morally better.

For example: I slowed down with drinking and started exercising more for better health. I've started getting over any social anxieties I have because it's fun to talk to new people. I've started getting over any social anxieties I have because it's fun to talk to new females (yeah, I admit it). I've been toying with getting enough sleep for sake of that healthy, wealthy, and wise thing.

Maybe it's that whole "Live life to the fullest" and/or "Seize the day" gig. I figure if I start now, by the end of my life I'll be so much better that I'll be perfect and able to fly.

[TallLankyBastyd]

I wake up...

[mike_v_s]

I refer to Mark Latimour by name in at least one post every two weeks.

Mike

[jomahu]

shut up.

i mean, I shut up.

[Baryonyx]

I stopped drinking. I've not been drunk for about 9 months now.

[benthughes]

To be a better person..... My short comings include impatience and probably a lack of compassion. I constantly try to ask myself how I'd react if I were in another persons shoes and how I would want to be treated

I have a job in the medical field where I have the oppritunity to interact with people at a very stressful point in their lives. I try to realize that it's difficult and respect that. It's hard after seeing hundreds of drunks to not pigeonhole them. Just because you're drunk doesn't mean you don't have a legitimate medical problem. As much as I want to tell myself I don't I do have stereotypes. Realizing this was hard. As far as being impatient.... my girlfriend helps me with that. Not by testing my patience but telling me to settle down, that's all it takes sometimes.

I also try to study a couple times a week to keep up on my job. Physiology, pharmocology, EKG's, the latest and greatest therapies...whatever. I also teach which is essential to solidifying what you do know. All to make me better at what I do which can ultimately effect someones life.

I try to priortize. Realize that family and friends are permanent and my foundation. They come before my job and everything else. If I'm unemployed and homeless I'll still have them. Playing bass is also very important to me. Its very relaxing and I love the interaction with other people when making music. I feel that's why I like Talkbass so much.

[MakiSupaStar]

I teach.

[NJL]

try harder

[middy]

Nothing.

[Baryonyx]

I also try to harbour less anger.

[bryan bailey]

I eat healthy...ish.

[casualmadness]

I'm attempting to better myself by pursuing a master's degree. Also, I have stopped drinking (for the 100th or so time though so...) but hopefully it will stick this time.
I made a new years resolution to acknowledge birthdays of close friends and family members. So far, so good.
I'm trying to exercise more although I have numerous injuries that prevent a lot of it.
I'm trying to be friendlier to people where in the past I've been somewhat unapproachable.
I'm taking vitamins!
I'm trying to sleep more though I have severe insomnia so I still can't sleep without the aid of drugs (prescription and sometimes OTC stuff).

[Barkless Dog]

Yes, every several years one needs to re-evaluate your life and yourself in general.

Having a wife & kids sure makes your priorities change, at least for me.

[Thor]

Originally Posted by NJL

try harder

I think you punch harder.

[MakiSupaStar]

I like to tell idiots they're idiots. It always hurts more when it comes from a fellow idiot.

[meev992]

I constantly put myself down and I smash mirrors.

It helps motivate me.

[NJL]

Originally Posted by Thor

I think you punch harder.

thanks, i just stopped someone on saturday!

[Oxblood]

My New Year's Resolution was to make myself a better person, and so far this is the steps I have taken:

-Diet & exercise (lost 20 lbs already).
-Daily vitamin.
-Drink fiber 2 times a day.
-Brush my teeth every day.
-Stay away from the negative people in my life (even though im living with one ), and try to treat the positive people in my life better.

[stratovani]

I pray.

[Valerus]

Pray
Be sure to not say negative things
Watch my language
Watch my thoughts