Personal Development is one exercise in my opinion that everyone who wants to be productive should undergo.
It cut across strata of influence to birth a tremendous shift in the life of individuals POSITIONING them for prospects in life.
This leads me to what PD really means. Personal Development is a conscious and deliberate effort to better one's life.
It is considered as a shift from a state considered to be undesirable to a more desirable or appreciable one.
You might want to ask, what the benefits of Personal Development are. I would provide an answer.
1. It prepares an individual for strategic influence.
2. It enhances productivity.
3. It is a capacity building exercise that gives one access to relevant information.
4. Personal Development provides an opportunity to set goals, crush them and live a fulfilling life.
Haven said that, I would like to also emphasize on certain areas an individual can leverage as he seeks to begin the journey of Personal Development.
These areas can be classified under 7 distinct topics which are:
1. Self series:
Discovering yourself and being Comfortable in your own skin.
2. Spiritual Development
Your ability to reach out to the invincible world.
3. Financial Development
Accessing knowledge on proper financial management
4. Emotional Development
Becoming emotionally intelligent
5. Mental/career Development
Building capacity
6. Social Development
Ability to connect and establish Relationship with the world around you.
7. Physical/Health Development
Putting into cognisance your physical appearance and health. Personal branding.
I'm sure you're already learning. Read on, please.
The last thing I want to talk about today is the strategies for Personal Development. One might be wondering how they can activate Personal Development.
This is what this aspect of my exposition seeks to provide.
I have been able to develop practical strategies for persons who are interested in becoming developed.
1. Set your belief system right.
2. Have complimentary values.
3. Set SMART Goals which can be short or long term.
(SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound)
4. Engage in proper planning.
5. Maximise learning opportunities (Books, courses, coaching, mentorship program, attentiveness)
6. Practice what you learn by inculcating positive Habits.
7. Stay appreciative.
With these few steps, you will be able to make good moves and experience changes in your life.
My parting words to you is that you should identify what works for you and start acting in the light of your uniqueness.
Discover your overall Purpose in life, access your current realities and begin to develop habits to help you move from where you are to where you wish to be.
Thank you.
P.S. Personal Development is a life long process. Don't expect to wake up in the morning and find yourself fully developed in all areas. You have to intentionally work and watch yourself grow. Development is in stages. So, be appreciative of the process, embrace the moments and patiently climb up the ladder of growth. While at it, understand that Personal Development is your responsibility.
I really need financial and social development lol..