An important step in any self-improvement program is pinpointing the specific area(s) you will target. Pinpointing is taking the things you want to work on to the next level. It helps you to determine exactly what you want to improve. Each answer starts the process of pinpointing the thing you want … or need … to work on, so you can then set up an action plan.

To use this strategy:

Write any answer you can think of that completes the following sentence:

I would like to improve or better deal with ….

Make sure that your answers are clear-cut and unambiguous. Look over your answers. Now imagine someone else reading your answer. Would that person immediately understand exactly what you want to work on? If you’re confident that they would understand, great! You’re ready to start working on this item. If not, however, ask yourself how you could make your answer even more specific, so this other person would “get it.” Now you’re pinpointing, which will help you get ready for self-improvement strategies.

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