The Ararat Connection: Defining Personal Development

What does the phrase ‘personal development’ invoke for you?

Some would say personal development is a way to assess one’s skills and qualities, and others may feel it’s a way to consider life goals. Both of these answers are correct!

Personal development is a lifelong process used to realize and maximize your potential.

Let’s face it, life throws some pretty big obstacles in our path from time to time. Think of personal development as a way to jump the hurdles so you can continue pursuing your goals.

Personal development also offers a way of solving problems in your life, which enables us to grow.

Anyone who thinks they don’t need to work on themselves is missing out on becoming an improved version of themself. This doesn't mean you’re not good enough. It means you value yourself and your goals enough to continually grow.

One of my favorite personal development tools is feeding my brain. One way this can be accomplished is through positive thinking.

Researchers are finding that positive thoughts can create real value in your life and help you build skills, improve overall well-being, and enhance many aspects of your life.

Check out this short talk by social psychologist Alison Ledgerwood about improving positive thinking:

Alison's Ted Talk on You Tube

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