Personal development is a way to better understand yourself
Personal development is a push. It’s a struggle. It’s a challenge. But there wouldn’t be any winning without a challenge. New habits don’t come easy, but they can be developed.
I am fascinated with self-development. I see it as an art in itself, and one that takes a lifetime of practice to master.
Personal development is a way to better understand yourself, your unique personality and potential, your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your aspirations and your talents. It is a way to improve every aspect of your life and to realize many different possibilities to achieve more than you ever thought was possible.
Grow yourself every day
A turning point in my life was becoming a mother and going through a breakdown… I was emotionally and physically overwhelmed. Maybe sometimes you need to completely fall apart before you get better? I realized that there are many aspects in my life that I wanted to change, improve, and develop. Of course, I didn’t change everything at once. It was a long process, but at least I started…
Here are a few easy ways to grow yourself every day.
- Read about what you want to improve.
It’s good to read books and scientific articles, watch documentaries, or listen to webinars about things you want to develop. The more you know, the easier the change comes.
- Find a mentor.
A mentor can be a friend who has a lot of knowledge of, or experience with, something that you don’t, and from whom you want to learn. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You can also find someone more experienced, like a professional coach, which I highly recommend to anyone looking to develop their professional and personal life in line with their values and goals. A coach guides you to places you were too scared to go before and gives clarity and practical advice on tackling the issue in a way that leaves you feeling empowered and confident.
- Reflect at the end of each day.
Reflection is a powerful tool; it gives you awareness of how you can improve your self-growth. Try to ask yourself every day where you still need some work and how to complete it. You can write down all your thoughts and come back to it later. Someday, you’ll see how much progress you’ve made.
- Create a strong practice routine.
If you really want to grow, you have to plan it. It’s not enough to simply have knowledge; you have to put it into practice. Start with implementing a new daily habit that will allow you to reach your goals.
- Find others to push you.
In fact, the best self-development is done with others. Spend time with people who are working on similar things as you do, and you’ll see that your self-growth happens faster than if you had tried to do it all alone. Share your goals with your loved ones; they will support you in times of doubt.
- Stay honest with yourself.
You are your own judge. Don’t lie to yourself. When you want to improve something in yourself, it is always hard work. Breaking the habits we’re accustomed to is a long process. Be kind to yourself and appreciate every little change.
- Find role models you can look up to.
It’s helpful to be able to look up to others for inspiration and motivation. Most of the topics are covered by bloggers. Follow these people on social media, even just for daily reminders about your goals.
Conclusion?
Self-development is not easy. It doesn’t happen overnight. It happens slowly and deliberately. You don’t do it once and you’re ‘fixed’. Self-development is a daily practice and lifestyle.
If you are reading this, it means that you are curious to know more about personal development and you should be proud of yourself for that!
