Are You Involved with Self Improvement?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:43 am

Like learning a second language, taking art classes, learning Tai Chi, Yoga, weight training, swimming, sailing, etc.

If you are---------tell us about it.

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:11 am

good one lon................i am going to start swimming next week and go back to weight watchers.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:32 am

You can't improve on perfection :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:D

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:37 am

Underneath all of the nonsense my primary objective in life is simply to learn how to be a better man.

My goals are to become wiser, patient, meaningful, enlightened, loving, thoughtful and most of all Id like to learn how to purposefully absorb lessons I find substantial that pass my way and make them directives in my life.

I fail miserably far too often but Ive changed and grown by leaps and bounds since I quit drinking. Ive made progress but Ive a long way to go. But thats what my life has become and Im comfortable with this.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:56 am

I work out. I've taken art classes and still cannot draw a straight line. :wah:

Having kids has been one self improvement lesson after another though.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:16 pm

I have taken art classes and plan to take more, mostly painting but ceramics is on my do list. I am mostly self-taught in oils and acrylics. I know little of photography but that doesn't stop me from trying to tell a story with my camera. For years and years I have written (albeit some probably bad) poetry and many short stories and I devour classic poetry. I am currently studying middle eastern dance. (ie: bellydance) I am always trying to learn more about the Arts and other cultures and I will happily talk to anyone who wants to pass on their knowledge to me. I am unable to travel at this point but I still try to learn about other places in the world that interest me. In spite of my vernacular and rough vocabulary, I enjoy studying language and adding new and unusual words to my list.

I have a love of music and play a bit of harmonica but one of my aims is to take up bluegrass fiddle. I may never do it and if I do I may be hopeless but it's there for me to try just the same.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:09 am

i try to be a better human being ,i try to be a better father ,i try to be a better partner...i'm working hard on all these things

i need to improve my health by losing weight ,i've stopped drinking almost totally now :-6

one of my joys in life is to teach someone who is being bullied how to defend themselves

i think i'll go down that road and get my own class up and running

i ordered some food when i was out and it took ages ,when the guy brought it over he said sorry about the wait

i said so am i ,but i've been dieting .... he never even smiled how very strange ....:rolleyes:

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:34 am

At work I am taking on new responsibilties and learning about Health and Safety legislation and bringing this to employees in a people freindly way...making it fun !

At home I'm trying to learn more DIY stuff now that I have to rely on my own skills. It may not look truly professional but I've seen worse !

I am desperately trying to give up smoking AGAIN and walking more to get fitter. I also need to ride my bike and go swimming.

Part of practising Buddhism is to study, study, study....hard at this time of the year when you want to be outside all the time.....but I'm persevering.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:55 am

I am going for the weight management, and some fitness training. Not fitness to run marathons, or lift weights, but just to be in better shape in my "old" age. My Doctor reccomended aqua therapy because of my arthritis.

I am also going back to my first love..reading. I seemed to have gotten away from it, but find I am enjoying it much more. Have discovered a couple of new favorite authors, and re-discovered some old ones.

One more thing I am doing is starting to use the internet more for exploring...learning about new things. I've found some interesting websites about science, and other things I have been interested in learning more about.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:37 am

I have just finished a Steps to Leadership Course. It's a psychology course all about your own psychology, very interesting and life changing. :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:53 am

Im learning golf. What I do is more in the croquet family but Im having fun.

I think anything you do to stretch yourself is self improvement.

cinamin · Post by **cinamin** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:11 am

I was in college studying art and taking all kinds of classes for that subject. But it seemed that the only thing improving was my art skills and not me. So I dropped out for a while to go and get a job and find a better place to live. So now I'm just sketching and doing other classes that aren't at a college. I think I may go back to school next year sometime.

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:12 am

cinamin;678217 wrote: I was in college studying art and taking all kinds of classes for that subject. But it seemed that the only thing improving was my art skills and not me. So I dropped out for a while to go and get a job and find a better place to live. So now I'm just sketching and doing other classes that aren't at a college. I think I may go back to school next year sometime.

You should pursue your drawing. Youre talented. Dont lose that !

911 · Post by **911** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:47 am

I am going to the Y now. The office pays for more than half of it so it was an opportuniy I couldn't refuse. I enjoy the exercse. I went a couple of years ago to the gym, which was free to law enforcement, but had to quit when I got sick.

I feel better when I go.

I am working on a quilt and waiting my time out until I can retire from work and do something more fun.