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Nothing wrong with a little life improvement.
By Alexis George — Written on Dec 14, 2018
Paul Coelho once said, “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” A big part of becoming better is to look within ourselves and find areas in which we can improve.
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For some, their will to improve is dependent upon someone else. Someone else pushing them to not settle and be greater. But improving your life problems is so much more satisfying when it comes from your own desire to be more.
Knowing that you are making an active effort to change your circumstance is self-fulfilling. You rest easy knowing that you did everything you could to make a better life for yourself.
Personally, I believe that in order to grow you must constantly learn. You must continue to learn about yourself, both your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them. We all have things we can work on to help improve our life.
According to astrology and zodiac signs, there are certain weaknesses that each horoscope sign possesses. These weaknesses range from being impatient like an Aries to being fearful like a Pisces.
No matter what your weakness may be, the good thing is that these traits don’t have to remain weaknesses.
With a bit of time, effort and commitment, these weaknesses can easily become a distant memory of the person you once were.
The new you, who is committed to growing and self improvement, will start to behave differently and it will be noticed by those around you. You will be able to better shape your relationships with others and maybe even inspire them to work to improve themselves as they watch you grow.
You will be surprised by how much more joy you feel as you embark on your new journey. Embrace improvement by taking the necessary steps to make yourself more satisfied with your life overall.
Here is the life problem that your zodiac sign would need to improve, per astrology.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
As an Aries you are known for being impatient and short-tempered. You are sometimes quick to give up and explode if things aren’t going your way. You must learn that everything good happens in due time.
Just because things aren’t working out according to your timeline doesn’t mean that you quit or snap. If you work on channeling your anger and impatience into an activity instead of directing it towards others you will be better off.
People won’t feel like you are attacking them out of nowhere and you will start to come to terms with the fact that thing don’t always work out the way you want them to and when you want them to. You will be more at peace.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
As a Taurus you can be stubborn, which usually translates into you being unwilling to compromise. This can really hurt you when it comes to both business and personal relationships.
In order to make progress, especially when working with others, sometimes you have to be able to admit that just because you had a plan doesn’t mean you are always right. People will be more willing to work with you since they know you are willing to hear them out and adjust your way of thinking.
This won’t be easy since you have a hard time dealing with change. But, in order to improve you must accept that change is simply a part of life. Change is good and therefore should be embraced.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
As a Gemini you need to work on being more consistent. While there are good things that come from being spontaneous, coming up with a routine would really help you to be more organized.
Although you have a disdain for routines, they can be beneficial. Routines allow you to get better at something since you are getting constant practice. You are also more likely to be productive when you have a routine.
You will actually be able to slow down and make sure that everything you are doing matches the goals you have set for yourself. This will help you overall as you get rid of bad habits and start to truly focus on being successful.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
As a Cancer you must learn to be less pessimistic and insecure. Being pessimistic and insecure stop you from meeting new people and being open and trusting. Nobody enjoys being around someone who is quick to point out the negative in every situation.
Start to train your mind to find at least two positive things in a situation for every negative one. There must be a balance.When it comes to insecurity, try writing yourself kind and thoughtful messages to look at every day to help build your confidence.
There is something about a confident person that attracts them to other like-minded individuals who will only try to bring out the best in them. You will start to feel happier as you gain confidence in yourself and know that you can open up to others with more ease… no longer holding in negative thoughts.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
As a Leo you can be lazy. Because of this you aren’t using your full potential. You have a great mind and possess all the qualities to be a natural born leader, but you choose to sit around.
This stunts your growth. It is ok to have days where you don’t do anything, but if you work on finding a task that allows you to lead a group of people, you will be better off for it. There will be a sense of purpose for you to get up.
You also tend to run away when forced to face difficult realities. Just remember that not facing reality, no matter how sucky does not benefit you. Your relationships won’t be as real and strong as they could be, and you won’t be able to be as honest with yourself and others.
If you work on this then your relationships will be more well-rounded, and people will admire your strength which is something that you like… to be recognized.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
As a Virgo, you must stop being so critical of yourself and others. Being too hard on yourself and others causes you to be disappointed more often than you should be, and you never feel satisfied.
If you learn to give yourself and others some credit for the good you have done you will feel better. You will realize how successful you have been in multiple areas in your life which will bring you joy.
You should also relax a little. Take time out of your work schedule to take care of yourself. Breathe. You will have a healthier mind and body. You will have more energy and be in a better mood.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
As a Libra you should work on not holding grudges and not avoiding confrontation. When you hold on to grudges you are allowing yourself to hold on to negative energy. You spend so much thinking about the past and staying angry that you miss out on what is going on in the present.
That person still has power over you as long as you continue to hold on. Once you let it go, you will sleep so much easier. You will be less stressed and can truly focus on the here and now.
When you stop avoiding confrontation, you won’t feel like people are taking advantage of you because they know you dislike fighting. Stand up for yourself and tell people how you feel. You will be proud of yourself and feel respected.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
As a Scorpio, you are jealous and distrusting. Your suspicions often change your perception of reality. Take the time out to find the root of your jealousy so that you can fix it. It is the only way to truly free yourself and feel more secure about yourself and your relationships.
Boosting your self-esteem is important to making your life better overall. When people feel like you don’t trust them no matter what, they are less likely to want to be around you. You will always be afraid to open up which means your relationships will never grow.
If you allow yourself to be vulnerable, then people will be more likely to reciprocate that and you will be thankful for more balanced relationships.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
As a Sagittarius you have to learn to say no. Sometimes you have to choose yourself over others and be ok with it. You can’t be a yes man all the time, it will just leave you overworked.
You spend so much time helping others that you forget to take care of yourself. Focusing on you will allow you to actually achieve your goals and not regret the people you helped because it stopped you from moving forward.
You should also work on the delivery of your messages to people. You often make people feel bad with your words without seeming to care. People will be more likely to interact with you as you won’t leave them feeling hurt and disrespected by what you have to say.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
As a Capricorn you will be better off if you are more forgiving and less condescending. People are going to make mistakes and forgiving them will put both you and them at ease. You won’t constantly be disappointed as you start to realize that people will never be perfect or truly measure up to your expectations.
In turn, people won’t feel lesser than when they are around you. Nobody likes someone who thinks they are better than everyone else and who thinks that gives them a reason to be rude. If you work on being less condescending, then you will find that people are willing to approach you and actually listen to your feedback.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
As an Aquarius, you should start compromising and stop running from emotion. Compromising will allow you to maximize your success. You already bring good energy to the workplace, and other environments you enter into, but being willing to put your personal agenda aside will make you even more charming and make people want to continue to work with you.
This will take you to heights you never thought you’d reach. If you want to improve your life you should embrace your emotions. Expressing how you feel makes you feel better as a person.
You can be honest with yourself and others about what ticks you off or makes you happy. You are more likely to find happiness as you can steer clear of certain people/situations you know will make you mad.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
As a Pisces, you have to be less fearful and accept criticism. It is natural to be scared sometimes, but too much fear can prevent growth. You will spend so much time worrying about how things won’t work out that you never take a leap of faith.
You don’t believe in yourself to overcome your fears. You must also accept criticism. In doing so you are giving yourself the opportunity to learn.
You are showing yourself and others that you care about your future and that you are capable of receiving feedback to help you be successful. Having this mindset will help you advance in your personal life and in your work life.
Alexis George is a writer who covers love, relationship advice, astrology and personality topics.