A response to an article titled "A New Improved Me: Now Appearing Everywhere".

In the article " 'A New Improved Me': Now Appearing Everywhere," the author, Erica Goode, reports that people tend to think of themselves as "better" when compared to others, including their past selves. Researchers believe people think this because "it makes people feel good about themselves." Much evidence points in this direction because extensive research has been done on this psychological topic. I feel that over the years I have become a better person, but this …

…all nobody is perfect. Psychologists such as Dr. Ross and Dr. Wilson have concluded that individuals benefit from criticizing a distant, earlier self. Therefore, one should not think he is arrogant or conceited because that would have a deleterious effect. The "Lake Wobegon Effect" has been proven to promote a better self-image, which makes humans stronger as well. Hopefully, we will continue to improve as people, even if it requires us to see positive illusions.