Self-Development

Ms. Samer Fatima

Definition
• The ability to gain insight in one's identity, values, strengths and
weaknesses, interests and ambitions and to take action in order
to enhance one's competencies where and when possible
 5 areas of personal development S.Q.
• Mental
• Exercising your brain and staying mentally fit
• Rest
• resiliency, innovation, and self-awareness.
• Social
• Social connections and relationships
• communication skills, problem-solving, relationship-building, and the ability to receive (and give) feedback.
• Spiritual
• Spirituality means you’re investing in a deeper understanding of your own self in the world around you.
• It helps you get to know yourself and uncover your values.
• Emotional
• emotional intelligence
• ability to understand feelings
• understanding how those feelings shape our thoughts and actions.
• experiences lend itself to emotional personal development
• Physical
• A healthy body nourishes a healthy mind. There’s an intrinsic link between your physical, mental, and
emotional well-being.
• This aspect of personal development is focused on physical health — like nutrition, sleep, exercise, and
movement
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The benefits of personal development
• Increased self-awareness and self-esteem
• Increased mental fitness
• Greater resilience
• More knowledge and learned skills
• Improved personal and professional relationships
The process of Self-Development S.Q.
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 Skills You Need to Improve Your Life
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1. Develop a growth mindset
2. Develop your ability to think like an entrepreneur
3. Calm yourself & de-stress
4. Develop your positivity reflex
5. Develop a healthier relationship with your phone
6. Develop yourself to be more resilient (Resilience is that super
important skill that helps you bounce back quickly after being knocked down.)
7. Stay mindful of the present moment
8. Take care of your health
9. Keep developing yourself in new ways
References and website links
• https://www.betterup.com/blog/personal-development
• https://destinysodyssey.com/personal-development/self-
development-2/
• https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-development-the-9-skills-
you-need-to-improve-your-life.html
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Theories of self development
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• https://cnx.org/contents/jfvOg0Sw@22.235:tgyYCrv5@8/Theories-
of-Self-Development