What does it really mean to be you? Is that feeling confident with whom you are and with all what you have and what you do? Is that living up to the fullest of your potential and enjoying every single day no matter what may come your way, opportunities or challenges, fulfillment or failure, happiness or adversity? Or is there anything else to describe it well?

It is obviously true that life is constantly changing; however, it appears to most people living on this earth to not accept life as really it is so. Like with what happened when 2020 year began, many lives have been stirred up and turned upside down. Consequently, people lose sight of what they have always so long sought, such as their unceasing search for freedom, identity, fulfillment, hope and more others associated to the quest of the “self”.  It actually seems like all things have been vanishing just in a blink of an eye.  In fact, we are just starting a new year. As last year was characterized by long-suffering hardships and breakdowns, for 2021, what people may probably expect for is that everything will turn back to normal. Indeed, what people really need is a positive life-changing trigger through focusing on the self and continuously seeking to maximize personal growth so as to become the best version of themselves even in times of crisis.

Tony Robbins – an American author, coach, motivational speaker and philanthropist - in his article “How to reach your ideal self” explains that the best approach towards reaching a better version of yourself consists in defining your best self first. That is, learning to listen to your inner voice by paying attention to all of your feelings, emotions, expectations and desires. It is all about having a deep conversation with yourself by pondering on some essential points and answering to some existential questions, which may surely lead you to have an insight on your ideal self. Therefore, you will be able to find ways to maximize your self-improvement and then become this best version of yourself you have overly searched for. Then after reflecting on and identifying yourself, it will be easier for you to take concrete steps to reach the ideal self and get wherever you desire to be. However, it is always important to note that this is a long life-changing process that particularly requires constant self-awareness and discipline. Here are a few guidelines taken from the article of Tony Robbins that can help you define well and remain your best self version at any time:

• Always be willing to get rid of your old identity. Do not let your old past and experience hold you back and prevent you from pursuing the best version or yourself. Always embrace your search of new identity.
• Tame your fears. When you find yourself feeling anxious, identify it and write it down so that you can control your fear, you should first know its source.
• Set reasonable goals and prioritize outcomes. Let your ideal self set goals and do not let your mind be popped up with trivial details or unimportant information that do not correspond to your goal; and when setting goals, make sure these ones are measurable and achievable.
• Amplify your strengths and manage yourself effectively. Along the process of becoming your best version, you always need to focus on your strengths and manage yourself by learning to effectively optimize your time and better organize your life.

Source: The Official Website of Tony Robbins