Quote of the day:

“It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something.” ―Winston S. Churchill

Main topic: Personal Development

At the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is self-actualization, or what I call PURPOSE.

Areas Of Life And Self In Consideration Of Self-Improvement

• Mental/Psychological
• Emotional
• Social/Relationships
• Professional/Work
• Spiritual
• Recreational
• Physical
• Lifestyle
• Spiritual Development

Once you have a clear picture of where you want to be you can start planning on how you will

get there. This can go in your personal development plan and while it isn't essential a

personal development plan makes it all feel more real.

Use The Model Of S.M.A.R.T. Goals In Your Planning

• Specific
• Measurable
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time-Bound

Examples Of Methods To Engage In Self-Improvement

• Therapy
• Support Groups
• Life Coaches
• Read About What You Want To Improve
• Find A Mentor
• Create A Practice Routine
• Stay Consistent In Your Endeavors And Plan
• Be Honest With Yourself
• Journal
• Find Like Minded People With Same Goals

Methods to Track Your Progress

• Journal your journey. Make notes on your key developmental points so you can reflect on them often.
• Notice positive changes in your life as a result of your work
• Check in with yourself regularly as to the issue you are working on
• Stay accountable share your progress with a friend or therapist

11 Rules Of Personal Development

1. It is never too late to take active steps towards personal development.
2. You don't have to need it to benefit from personal development.
3. You don't have to be unhappy or unfulfilled to benefit from personal development.
4. There is no single way to do personal development right.
5. Your personal development journey is your own and it won't look the same as anyone else's. So, what works for your friend might not work for you and vice versa.
6. Not all personal development resources are created equally.
7. Just because you experience failure does not mean you should stop, you just have to find something else that works for you.
8. Personal development doesn't end, once you reach one goal, you set another. It's a process that will last your lifetime.
9. Personal development can be uncomfortable and it takes time, effort, and maybe even some blood, sweat, and tears.
10. Personal development isn't going to turn you into a different person, it isn't about drastic change, it's about incremental change that helps you fulfill your potential.
11. The key to positive personal development is consistency. You might not get it right the first time…and that's okay!

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