Your Best Version of You

Each of us has made mistakes in life. Each of us has made bad decisions, too. Sometimes, our bad decisions affect others. Sometimes, they even hurt others. We can decide to change, but often that’s easier said than done. We can and should reach out for help when we need it. We shouldn’t allow our pride or the negative opinions of others to hold us back from improving ourselves.

Courses & Classes

There are a variety of free and paid courses we can take to help us either learn from our mistakes or offset our bad decisions. When we make bad financial choices, we can search for courses in everything from basic budgeting to investing to comprehensive financial planning. While costly, those are mistakes that mostly affect ourselves. Sometimes, we make bad decisions that affect others. In those cases, we may be forced to take a class that demonstrates our willingness to make positive changes in our lives. Some of those courses may include DUI, anger management or court approved domestic violence classes online. There are also seminars available to help us parent better, to learn how to advocate for victims of various crimes and how to make better decisions.

Counseling & Coaching

There are times that a class or seminar won’t help, though. If you find yourself in need of a more comprehensive approach to changing your behavior, you have options. Personal one-on-one therapy or life coaching is always available. Your personal counselor or life coach will listen to your goals, your bad decisions and your stumbling blocks in making those decisions before helping you map out a plan of change. Often, a group therapy setting may be helpful. Guided by a mental health professional, you will also benefit from the wisdom and experience of others who have been in similar situations to yours.

Whichever route you choose, you can learn to be the best version of yourself, even if you need help to accomplish that.