The Self-Improvement Trap: What To Do When We Try to Fix Everything at Once

In this clip from our podcast focused on our “The Best Life” series, Russ and the team talk about how to avoid getting overwhelmed by all the areas we want to grow in. They discuss how spiritual growth is less about instant results and more about steady, daily progress.

As we develop spiritual incrementalism — taking things on one step at a time — we can discover the life God is calling us toward. The first step to all of this is self-awareness. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by your “life skill to-do list,” this one’s for you.

Check out deepspirituality.com/best-life to learn how to identify these areas of growth that God is calling all of us toward.

Reflection questions:

• What life skill(s) do you need to focus on turning a weakness into a strength?
• How can you learn to love and enjoy the process of growing?
• In what area of your life is God specifically trying to help you grow and change?

Scripture Notes:

The real motives come from deep within a person-as from deep waters- but a discerning person is able to draw them up and expose them.

Proverbs 20:5 Voice