If you look at Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs on a societal level… we have come to a point where our basic needs have been met in 1st world countries to where we now have time to focus on mental & emotional health.

In the past, people were so busy with meeting their basic needs and in filling roles that communities depended on for literal survival that there wasn’t enough time for self actualization.

With the industrial revolution and the internet, we now have more time than ever to really take a look at ourselves.

I can’t help but wonder sometimes if for a lot of people “bad” can be replaced with “bored.” Please note, I’m a serious advocate for mental health. Just saying based on the above…

So yes… self improvement in this era is very important. Do the mental exercises necessary to build strength and become the best possible version of yourself.