Keep these twelve easy steps in mind and you will be on your way to a better you:
Step 1: Get out of denial. You can't get started on your personal development process if you are not convinced that there is something in you that needs to be changed. But once you accept this, you can expect to flow right into the next steps.
Step 2: Take your work more seriously. You know that you can do better. So take the extra mile and try to maximize the learning opportunities that your work provides for you. You change when you learn.
Step 3: Own up. You will realize that you are serious about personal development when you stop making excuses. Accept the fact that things that could go wrong, no matter how hard you plan for them. The more important thing is for you to learn to take responsibility and to learn from your mistakes.
Step 4: Learn to manage your time. Get your schedule organized. Make lists. Set priorities. Don't leave home without a plan.
Step 5: Explore. There is much learning to be had outside of your comfort zone, so don't hesitate to try out things that you haven't done before.
Step 6: Relate to others. Revisit your relationships and see how you can strengthen them through communication. Also make sure that you accurately get the message across when you communicate with other people.
Step 7: Take some risks. It is not how often you make mistakes that matter, but how well you learn from these mistakes. If you don't take risks, you are least likely to commit mistakes, but you won't grow either.