Sunday, February 11, 2018

Personal Development



I recall when I wanted to pursue the area of Personal Development. I had some introspective moments where I thought back over all the things that I had been through, and how bless I've been to survive it all and still be in my right mind. From my childhood, through my teens years and then early adulthood, until now.......the woman I am today. I have truly persevered, despite the obstacles, challenges and mistakes. I always knew that I wanted to be more than what society tells you you are when you make mistakes of the magnitude that I did. So, in my late 20's I decided to start working on me, you know really making an effort. No matter how small the steps or minute the accomplishment; I knew it was time to take responsibility for myself and my actions if I wanted to be the person I knew I was destine to be.

See, when we talk about Personal Development we talk about personal growth, increasing our value to oneself and the community, taking responsibility for our decisions in life. We seek out our true purpose and work on the relationships that are dear to us. There are so many other components to personal development, but the KEY factor is you want to be a better you than before. 

 Personal Development can sometimes be done on your own by doing some introspective thinking and really reviewing your past, what your struggles and obstacles have been, where you are in life now and what your true purpose is. Some need help in this area by getting a mentor or seeing a certified professional coach. A person who can guide you and asked all the right questions to really get you thinking about your path in life. I personally believe that we all have had moments in our lives, regardless how successful we are, where we had to do some Personal Development. 

Personal Development doesn't mean a deficiency in your self-worth, it just means that there's some areas in your life you want to improve. Recognizing that comes with maturity and wanting to be the best you possible. So, I started on my journey towards Personal Development. I started reading more, books that could increase my vocabulary, books that would get my imaginations going. You see I had to change my mindset if I was truly going to change my life. I changed my circle of associates and friends, now all this didn't happen immediately. You see, I prayed and asked God to take people out of my life that wasn't meant to go on the journey that he had for me and to bring people into my life that could assist, empower and inspire me to get to the next level in my life. People that I could be authentic and transparent with......that would hold me accountable. I wanted and needed that positive energy around me.

That started my journey to where I am now, married almost 14 years, two adult children that are doing well and a life that I knew I would have one day. Never giving up on where I knew I could be in life, happy and self-assured more than ever. Determined not to settle for mediocrity, but wanting the best out of life for me, so that I can give the best of me to my purpose, my children, loved ones and the women that I serve in my community. This is where Personal Development has gotten me.

If there are areas in your life that you want to improve, and you feel as if you can't do it on your own. Reach out to a mentor or a professional coach in your community, someone that you can trust that will help guide you and get you on the path towards living your best life.

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