The path to self improvement can certainly be quite difficult, especially if you do not know where to start. Take it slow if you have to, baby steps. Becoming disciplined is the first step, this will help you achieve many things; every successful person is well disciplined! Have  positive thinking: this will for sure diminish many negative thoughts and bring out the best person you can be. Set your goals: The feeling of being able to achieve a goal is so fulfilling, it will make you realize what you really want in life. We all have our own ways in heading to the path of self improvement, and it is never too late to start.