Monday, November 16, 2009

personal development

Proven success factors of highly successful people include having a personal improvement plan and sticking to it. This example personal development plan will provide a structure and template for personal improvement. Focusing on one aspect of personal growth each week for nineteen weeks will typically bring significant cumulative growth benefits.

Personal Development Begins by Building Awareness

Self awareness is a fundamental component of personal growth. The first half of this example plan is devoted to building self awareness. The second half extends personal growth to the outside world.

  • Week One – The personal development planner should begin by taking an honest and detached look at her life. What areas of life are working well? Which areas deserve improvement? Once grounded in current reality, develop a life vision.
  • Week Two – Discover or clarify life purpose this week. Everyone has a purpose in life, a set of behaviors and demonstrated life qualities which, when lived, bring meaning and purpose to living. Reflect on this throughout the week and write down a personal understanding of life purpose under the caption "My Life Purpose Is."
  • Week Three – This week the personal growth enthusiast should focus on personal strengths and passions. What are the activities that are always enjoyable, easy, and bring excellent results? List these under the title "Personal Strengths and Passions."
  • Week Four – Learn to meditate. Take a class, read a book, or research meditation on the Internet.


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