It would be cool if we had a self-improvement comm.

As leftists, we understand that a lot of individual problems are caused by systemic issues. However, I think that there is still a lot that can be done on the individual level to improve your life.

Most online self-improvement spaces have a reactionary slant and are dominated by the same type of guy, which is another great reason to have a self-improvement comm on this website.

EDIT: our awesome admins created the new comm and our awesome comrade @SeventyTwoTrillion@hexbear.net stepped up to moderate it, please check it out and start posting: https://hexbear.net/c/self_improvement

Are there any improovers here? What would you like to improve in 2024? Would you like to have a comm where we can hang out? solidarity

  • BruceDoh [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    1 year ago

    Self-improvement implies an inherent dissatisfaction with oneself

    I would view it more as an admission that your current habits and behaviors do not correlate 100% with desired outcomes.

    The idea of self-improvement is highly subjective and unique to the individual. You get to decide what is important to you and what you are willing to sacrifice. If you don’t think you need it, that’s great!

    There is a lot bullshit in self help, but reflecting on your behaviors and their outcomes is a core aspect of the most clinically tested mental health exercises.

      • Mokey [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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        1 year ago

        So like in dumb guy words you dont like self-improvement because the culture surrounding it, it’s generally intended end goal and how pointless participating in “self-improvement TM” is if the surrounding context doesn’t match your ambitions?

          • moonlake [he/him]@hexbear.netOP
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            1 year ago

            I agree with your overall criticism of the term and culture. I love the term “revolutionary behavior”. So far I think the term “collective improvement” would be the best since it is still close enough to the original term to be recognizable