1. KEEP OTHERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF YOUR THOUGHTS

When you wake up each morning, decide to go through the day with every intention to put others before yourself. Although sometimes it’s necessary to think of yourself before others, the world would truly be a better place if everyone thought more compassionately about those around them. Offer to help the person in the parking lot unload their groceries into their trunk. Let the car next to you in your lane on the expressway. Try to adopt a more selfless mindset each morning, so you make more selfless decisions throughout the day.

2. PRACTICE FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is not always easy, but if you’re quick to forgive in the right circumstances, it’s easier to grow as a person. The only thing resentment does for you is hold you back. So, challenge yourself every day to be an example of forgiveness. In doing so, you will move past small, insignificant situations with grace and be able to grow into a better person because of it.

3. REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE

If you allow yourself to make excuses when you catch yourself not acting as you know you should, you will never completely grow as a person. Be mindful of how you are treating others and hold yourself accountable when you mess up. Everyone makes mistakes, but instead of making an excuse for yours, recognize the fact that you could have done better, and make an honest effort to do better the next time. You can only learn from your mistakes after you admit that you’ve made them.

Trying to make yourself a better person is no easy feat, but if you follow these three tips, you’ll start making progress in no time.