The Motive Behind Personal Development And Growth

By Rodney Callegan


Growth and development are two things that are related but mean a different thing. Whereas growth simply means an increase in size or quantity, development refers to the effects that are brought about by growth. It refers to the various improvements that occur overtime. In life, we need to use the experiences we go through as learning opportunities in a bid to enhance our self improvement and motivation.

There are many aspects of our lives that we can continually improve on. One of these areas is our careers. Employers desire that their employees become better at what they do with time. They want them to take advantage of the challenges in the work place and use the lessons learnt to acquire more skills and knowledge. It is only then that thy can have a basis for giving them job promotions. At the same time, this kind of improvement often results in individual satisfaction on the part of the employee.

Relationships are a very important part of our lives that needs to undergo constant improvement. This can only happen if we first strive to achieve self-improvement. One needs to nurture a number of virtues within him that are central to the success of various relationships. These virtues include, among others, determination, patience, sacrifice, diligence and determination. Failure should be used as learning opportunities.

Another area that will undoubtedly require improvement is responsibility. As one grows older, it is expected that they will take up greater responsibilities. The responsibilities could be anywhere; in the workplace, in relationships and even at individual level. Improvement in this area requires that one acquires proper planning and time management skills so that they can work with limited resources.

Continuous learning is one of the secrets of growth and development. With the world around us constantly changing, it is important to always be in the know. This will also ensure that you acquire new skills and knowledge that are necessary for survival in the world today. Some of the areas that may require one to make adjustments include the way one interacts with other people, dressing and eating habits among others.

Dreams and ambitions are what give us a reason to live. We should never stop dreaming. It is important to set goals and to start working towards achieving them. When one goal has been achieved a bigger one should be set. The challenges we face when trying to meet our set goals help us to become better.

To get a meaningful improvement, healthy relationships involving family members, friends, colleagues and employers are necessary. This is what creates a favourable environment for the attainment of set goals. Friends will help by providing emotional and material support. They will also challenge us to continue growing.

Different strategies will work for different people. The most important thing in working towards personal development and growth is to know yourself well. It is necessary that you identify your strengths and weaknesses and to tailor your objectives based on these abilities. At the same time, you need to frequently monitor your progress.




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