Self-improvement has a dark side. We become anxious about our performance, and even when we make gains, we wonder what’s next.
We live in a generation obsessed with self-improvement. Bullet Journaling, juice cleanses, cold plunges—modern life has given us limitless opportunities to strengthen and perfect ourselves. And, of course, much of it works. Many of us have achieved far more than our parents or grandparents could have dreamt of.
And yet, the focus on self-improvement has a dark side. We become anxious about our performance. We obsess over the small details of our sleep, diet, exercise, mental health and habits. Our world feels smaller. Some of us have burnt ourselves out in the pursuit of perfection. And even when you make the gains, you’re left wondering what’s next.
Join our speaker, Daniel Ogbonna, as he unpacks the perils of our collective perfectionism and explores what ancient Christian wisdom has to say to our hunger for self-improvement.
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Date: 20th May 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Price: Free
Location: London Nautical School, SE1 9NA
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SaltLive events are aimed at curious Londoners, exploring questions of faith, philosophy and life. Each evening includes a talk from an engaging speaker, plenty of drinks & nibbles, and time for Q&A. Some of the events are focused on common objections to the Christian faith, while others explore popular contemporary questions. Salt is a project of Grace London, a young church based in central London.
