So today I will be focusing on what personal development is, and 5 ways in which we can improve on it daily. But first, what do we really mean by personal development?
Freddy Davis defined personal development as “simply the process of doing things to make yourself better”. It just simply means working on yourself! It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, to consider their aims in life and set goals to realise and maximise their potential.
Here are (five) things you can do in your daily life to improve your personal development
- Read books- the more books you read, the more you are filled with wisdom. Reading books benefit both your physical and mental health, and the benefits can last a lifetime. Reading books also builds your vocabulary. A 2019 poll conducted by Cengage showed that 69 percent of employers are looking to hire people with “soft” skills, like the ability to communicate effectively. Reading books is the best way to increase your exposure to new words, learned in context.
- Overcome your fears (public speaking)- fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety which ranges from slight nervousness to panic. Try to practice how you can overcome this fear by trying different techniques to see which one will work for you.
- Wake up early– waking up early like 5/6am has been acknowledged to improve your productivity
- Get out of your comfort zone– being too comfortable and staying in your safe zone does not help you grow. Real growth comes with hard work which is why you must stretch yourself by trying something you would not normally do. This could be in the form of learning a new skill, being more open-minded life experiences etc.
- Identify your weakness- I like this one because we all have something, we are not great at but would want to improve on. e.g., time management, cooking skills, etc.
Lady Victoria 