Sometimes we can feel a little stuck or even lost in life, things can become mundane or we can even become complacent. It is at this point we start to wonder if things can or should change. The good news - things CAN change, but there is a process to do so. And that all starts with personal development.
In short, personal development is an attitude and an awareness to improve and believe in the life you wish to create. It is about taking full responsibility to create and live your life on your terms. We start to think about our vision and goals on whether we have accomplished them or need to revamp them. We reflect on the way we do things and see if we can approach them differently.
Keeping a positive mindset is not always easy to do and we recognise that changing our mindset is crucial to grow and achieve the things you really want. There are some really great reads that can support you in keeping your thoughts “on the right track”. In other words, staying resilient and positive when times get tough. One of the greatest books is called Chimp Paradox, which is a mind management book that truly provokes your thinking and puts our behavior and life into perspective. It makes you think about your beliefs and how we sometimes face and handle inner conflicts. In other words, sometimes we keep doing something in life that doesn't actually bring satisfaction or the fulfilment that we are seeking. The good news is there is a way out of this challenging situation, and this book shows how to implement this into your daily life.
There is a great saying: “Your thoughts create your reality”. So when we learn new ways of thinking, you can start to create the life you deserve. You do deserve the best, so why not start making those small adjustments in your thinking patterns today!
Vision boards are also a great way to enhance your personal growth and keep you on track to achieving your goals. If you do not have one, that’s okay as we have an easy way for you to get started today with our FREE VISION BOARD SESSION! It’s only a few minutes long but can make all the difference in how you think and live your life. It’s time to start thinking bigger, because when you think big - you achieve big!
Here you will learn about the importance of a vision board and how to make one easily and quickly. It’s also a great way to really think about what you would like to achieve in life!
When my Personal Development journey started it was at a time in my life where I felt stuck, I didn’t know where I was going, what I was doing. I was just doing what I did everyday and life was no longer fulfilling! I had nothing to look forward to.
I questioned myself as this is not how I expected my life to turn out. I wanted more out of life, there were things I deserved and didn’t have, and I had made choices that really did not serve me.
After having a chat with a close friend I realised that I had a lot more to offer and so my journey began. I started a new job completely foreign to me, I was most definitely pushed outside of my comfort zone. Because of this I had no choice but to grow! As mentioned above “The Chimp Paradox” gave me a great insight as to the behaviour I was exuding and to be quite frank, it wasn’t good! I recognised that I had a lot to work on, but I was ready to make the changes needed.
Fast forward to today, as a result of maintaining a positive attitude and mindset and setting meaningful goals, my life is much more fulfilling. I have had great opportunities to join courses that help me with my personal development, and I continue to learn everyday to better myself and others by sharing my personal experiences and knowledge.
I would most definitely recommend seeking the support of a Personal Development Coach who can assist in removing any mental barriers, as letting go of our limitations is one of the first things that needs doing when we start to make the needed changes in our lives. Life can be so overwhelming and stressful that you may just need that extra support and boost in unleashing your true potential. As I like to say: “Two heads are better than one”.
A Personal Development Coach can support you in identifying your objectives, your current reality, increasing your self awareness, revisiting your short and lifelong goals, managing personal challenges, and assessing your strengths and weaknesses. A great way to assess your strengths and learn how to turn your weaknesses into opportunities, is completing a personality test. A free test can be found at www.16personalities.com - this truly brings eyeopening results! This way all areas of your life can be fundamentally improved, whilst keeping you on track on what you want to achieve.
Wherever you are in life, you probably recognise that there is room for improvement and that could be doing more of the things you truly enjoy doing. We say it’s possible NOW - change can happen quickly when you are ready for it. So don’t wait any longer, procrastinating stops here! Get started with the resources we’ve suggested and you’ll be well on your way to creating and becoming the best version of yourself!