What you need to know about self development

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SELF DEVELOPMENT

Self development is a journey and process of self discovery, it helps in developing yourself and how to relate with others around you. I am so passionate about personal development because I think it's where everything else generates from, you need to be self aware and satisfied to get things working.

I've had my own ups and downs when it comes to self development. I am not there yet but I believe I am a work in progress, the journey to self discovery is endless.

Therefore, I am going to share some of the hacks I've used to get you on the path of self discovery.

i) Know your priorities- Prioritizing your life helps for self improvement to occur. I feel like when you get your life planned out well, you really know where to put your focus and what should come to the top of your list. 

ii) Manage your time- As an ambivert who doesn't like sharing, I usually take my time to write my ideas down, which as of now has made me a good creator. 

I also take time to read books, surf the internet and catch up on the trending topics and you can also spend time in nature walking i.e. hiking.

iii) Keep learning- Learning is the most important skill you can ever acquire. Learning never stops and it's the most crucial aspect of self development. For me I embarked on a new journey of reading a new book every month.

iv) Be creative- Creativity enhances self awareness, by this you get to know and understand yourself better and it's also important for personal growth and development. Ie painting and drawing.

v) Set realistic goals- The goals you set for yourself should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound (SMART) 

Don't be hard on yourself, for example for me to read 12 books in a year, i have started reading one book every month, that way my goal is realistic and very achievable.