Be-ing A Vehicle for Self Improvement

The possibilities always exist for either self improvement or self neglect, each makes a decision in every moment of time in which way "they" will proceed. How can we help our Selves (?) practicing Self Improvement; be-ing alert for not paying attention, not following through, not putting in the effort, AND be-ing kind and understanding of all of it, of everything, of our natures's which are millions of years old, yet still in need of improvement, pay attention to our cultures, so...