Becoming My Best Self

Honestly, it’s hard to pick just one. There are so many areas I feel need healing, nurturing, and growth. But if I had to start somewhere, I’d say the most important improvement I want to make right now is within myself, my mind, my body, and the way I treat myself.

I want to improve my mental and physical health, because I’ve come to realize that when I’m not feeling well inside or out, even the smallest tasks feel like mountains. My energy drains easily, my thoughts spiral, and I start losing touch with myself. So my first step is to treat myself with more care, to sleep better, eat with mindfulness, move my body more often, and give myself permission to rest without guilt.

A big part of this healing also includes changing the way I think. I want to shift from a cycle of self-doubt and negativity to a space of gentle acceptance and self-compassion. I’ve spent too long being my harshest critic, speaking to myself in ways I would never speak to someone I love. I want to change that. I want to be kinder to myself, celebrate my efforts instead of tearing them apart, and stop waiting to be ‘perfect’ before I feel worthy.

I want to feel confident in my own skin again. Not for the world, but for myself. There’s a quiet strength that comes from looking in the mirror and smiling, not because of beauty standards, but because you see someone resilient, evolving, and trying their best despite everything.

Another thing I desperately want to improve is my ability to say no. I struggle with this every day. I say yes to things I don’t want, stay silent when I should speak, and overextend myself just to keep others happy. And often, the people I stretch myself for are the very ones who end up ignoring me, as if I was only valuable when I was convenient. It hurts. So this is where I want to build boundaries, not walls, but gentle fences that protect my peace.

I also want to work on my communication skills, not just speaking clearly, but expressing myself without fear. I want to be able to say what I feel, ask for what I need, and speak up for myself without shaking inside. I want to stop rehearsing conversations in my head or overthinking every word I say. I want to be able to connect more deeply with others while staying true to myself.

And maybe, above all, I want to trust myself more. Trust that I am capable. That I am healing. That I am allowed to make mistakes and grow slowly. That my life doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be meaningful.

These improvements may seem small on the surface, but for me, they’re everything. They’re the foundation of the life I want to build, a life where I feel calm in my own mind, confident in my own skin, and grounded in my own worth.

And I know I won’t get there overnight. But I also know this: Every little step counts. Every small improvement I make for myself is a quiet act of courage. And I’m ready to begin.🌿✨

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Daily writing prompt
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?


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9 responses to “Becoming My Best Self”

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  2. Great post 😊

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    1. Thank you so much!

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  3. Take care, Neha!

    You’ll get better for sure.

    Each of your word is relatable. I feel as if you are narrating my story in your words.
    I go through same things — self-doubts, need to get heal, negative thoughts, distrust, insecurity, and bad communication skills etc.

    I feel disturbed for last two days; not able to focus on the studies properly.
    I’m not prepared well — and the fear of performing poor is real. Understanding the PhD Admission process only causes more complexity and distrust.

    I need a better environment for studies, feel comfortable, and open up myself for doing things those excite me.
    Contrary to that I get ignored often (yeah, same problem), get criticised often (feels intentional instead of logical), and get mocked.

    The idealism is largely dead. It needs to be defined in a completely new manner. Anger replaces innocence. The words turns sour and bitter instead of sweet.
    It gets very difficult to come on common terms & agreements on important topics and issues.

    Outcome: I ignore most people (after trying 10 times to reach out, at first).

    I just want to PRETEND here to not relate here.😂
    There’s subjectivity involved. Reality is different depending on different contexts.
    Then when I write long comments like this – they get personal.

    I spend hours then while thinking – “how to maintain proper distance and boundaries, without interrupting the conversation”.
    It’s hard for me to ‘detach’ myself when I get attached to people(friends, family, crush). I always feel deeply connected to the people around me and love them.
    I make them feel special — because they’re important and special.

    But it always ends up getting separated, maintaining distance, and ignorance.

    I AVOID meeting people because I am scared of liking them and getting attached.
    Therefore, logical and knowledge sharing conversations are the best. Because you don’t get hurt.

    These are just personal thoughts and experiences. They are not final and fixed (like a written legal statement).
    Recently I lost my best friend (who was a blogger). The whole incident is a DISASTER in itself.

    Sorry! I should’ve focused on the post. Instead I’m like – here is my story.😂

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    1. I also think I have started disliking and hating myself more, recently, for various reasons.

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      1. Hey, don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re growing through things most people don’t even talk about. That takes strength. Just a gentle reminder, you’re still worthy, even on the days you don’t feel like it.

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      2. 🤛🏽

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    2. Hey, thank you so much for opening up so honestly, your words truly moved me. 🌸

      First of all, please don’t be sorry. You didn’t distract from the post at all, in fact, you added so much depth to it. What you shared isn’t “off-topic,” it’s real, and I feel honored that you trusted this space to express it. You’re not alone in feeling all this.

      I could relate to every single thing you wrote, from the overthinking, the fear of underperforming, and the pain of one-sided connections, to the desire for genuine conversations without emotional chaos. It’s exhausting when you care deeply and keep giving, but others don’t even notice, or worse, mock it. That kind of emotional exhaustion is invisible but heavy. I feel that.

      It’s okay if right now you don’t feel okay. It’s okay if detachment is hard, if boundaries feel confusing, if you’re unsure how to navigate relationships and still protect your peace. You’re growing, healing, and learning, and that is enough for today.

      Sending you so much warmth for your PhD journey too. I know how daunting it can feel. But trust me, you will figure it out. Sometimes we don’t need to see the whole staircase, just the next step.

      You’re not too emotional. Not too intense. Not too much. You’re beautifully human. 💛

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      1. Thanks for understanding!

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