How to Get Started with Self-Development

Self-development is one of the fastest ways to change your life and improve in a specific area. It is a lifelong learning practice that helps one improve in character and skills.

Getting started in self-development is one of the best steps you will take in your life. If you want your dreams to come to fruition, fulfill God’s calling in your life, and reach your goals, you need the skills and mindset to get there. Self-development is the solution.

The following is a list of ways to get started today in self-development.

Set Goals You cannot move forward without goals. Make a list of goals you would like to achieve over the next one, five, and ten years. Think of short and long-term goals. Then, choose one or two that you need to accomplish first. These goals, if achieved, may make it easier for you to reach your other goals.

Focus on Small Tasks Now break your goal into manageable tasks. If possible, you may want to make these tasks doable in 15-minute sessions. The smaller the task, the less overwhelmed you might feel. Small tasks compound to create momentum.

Plan Your Day Once you have realistic goals and a list of tasks for reaching them, it is time to plan your day and schedule those tasks. You may want to sit down at the beginning of the week and schedule your tasks, reassessing as the week progresses. Before you end your day, review your list for the next day and adjust as needed.

Learn New Skills You must stretch and learn new skills to live on a higher level than you have previously. These skills might be career-oriented or interpersonal, but they should make a difference in your life. You might need to take online courses, study a book, watch a video, or hire a coach.

Create Boundaries Not every good opportunity is for you. Some opportunities, although tempting, can pull you away from your calling and goals. Learning to say no to things outside your values and goals is a skill. Learn to create healthy boundaries to protect your calling, creativity, and peace.

Read Books Reading books can improve your vocabulary and comprehension. It is a great way to work on self-development at different times of the day. You can read a physical book, eBook or listen to an audiobook during your commute. You might notice how reading books in your specific interest or career can improve your memory, build your confidence, and strengthen your focus.

Find a Mentor Finding a mentor is easier than you think. You do not need to attend every conference your mentor holds to glean information from them. Choose a mentor in the skill you want to work on and find their available resources.

Survey their website, read their books, and watch their seminars online. If you can work one-on-one with a mentor, do that. But do not allow a lack of proximity to deter you from your goals.

Start today by creating your own self-development plan.

Stay Teachable and Ask for Help

If you want to meet your goals and maximize self-development, stay teachable. Never allow yourself to believe that you have done it all and mastered everything about a subject. You can always learn more, not only about other topics but about yourself.

If you want to learn more about self-development, reach out to our team today. We can connect you to a counselor who can help you set goals, overcome obstacles, and work through barriers. Contact us today to get started.