Personal Growth 2

Personal Growth 2
Why is personal growth important for us?
People who work on self-development are more likely to be successful both in

their careers and their personal lives than someone who isn’t actively
working on themselves and experience many benefits in all areas of their
lives. Here are some of them:
Increased happiness
When people grow as individuals, they tend to feel happier and more
fulfilled. This can lead to a greater environment for success in work as well as
higher-quality relationships.
Mindfulness
By identifying our goals and actively working on the areas in our lives we
want to improve, we become more in touch with our inner selves. Practicing
mindfulness – being present in the moment, and taking in your surroundings
and experiences – can make you better equipped to deal with tough
situations and stress. Being aware of our emotions and turning our attention
to our inner lives can make us feel more confident in who we are as
individuals and how we interact with the world around us. It is a great way to
learn more about ourselves and uncover new insights that can be applied in
our daily lives.
Increased confidence
Confidence is often a bonus of personal development, which can lead you o

become a more successful person in all aspects of your life. Once your
confidence is boosted, you may find that personal growth is easier than
before since it’s no longer scary or new territory.
Pro Tip From HIGH5
Leverage your strengths, identified by HIGH5, to amplify the benefits of

personal growth. For example, if one of your strengths is Storyteller, focus on
developing active listening and rapport-building skills to enhance your
relationships. If you possess Analyst strengths, apply them to improve
decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Less stress
It’s a known fact that stress is bad for our health. Chronic stress can put you
at risk for a range of physical and mental health problems, including anxiety,
depression, digestive issues, headaches, muscle tension and pain, heart
disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep problems, weight
gain, and memory and concentration impairment [1].
So naturally, this is something we should practice avoiding. Constantly

worrying about all the little things in life can make them harder to deal with.
Try to focus on completing one task at a time, follow the plans you establish,
and don’t set your goals so high that they become unrealistic to achieve. If
you make sure to take care of yourself, take breaks, and do the things you
enjoy while you work on accomplishing your goals, it will help reduce the
stress in your everyday life.
Improved health
If you’re working hard to achieve your goals, then it will become easier for
you to continue to exercise or engage in healthy activities The more you stay
focused on your goal and stick to your plan, the easier it will become. Once
you see the progress you are making, you will begin to feel more confident
and motivated. This will have a positive impact on your mental health, which
again affects your physical health.
Increased productivity
In an ideal world, we’d all be able to get our work done on time or ahead of
schedule and then still have plenty of time for ourselves, but that is
unfortunately not the case. Many people find it hard to get through all their
daily tasks, have time to exercise, and set aside time for their hobbies. This
can often be ascribed to a lack of self-discipline. After all, it’s easier to sit and
scroll through Facebook than to complete that report for work. It’s easier to
get takeout than prepare a healthy meal from scratch, and it’s much easier
to turn on the TV instead of going for a run, but these are the things that
make us feel like we don’t measure up.
Identifying time thieves and unproductive habits, and practicing self-control

will lead you to become more effective both at work and in your free time,
hence giving you more time to do the things that you enjoy and reduce the
guilt you feel from wasting time. Once you start practicing better routines
and get rid of your bad procrastination habits, you will find it highly
rewarding.
Great success
No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, making time for yourself and
working hard on achieving your goals will lead to greater success in the long
term. Making time to reflect on and evaluate your past accomplishments or
shortcomings makes it easier to identify the areas you need to improve,
which, once you do, will lead to greater accomplishments. In her book “Skills
for Success: Personal Development and Employability”, Stella Cottrell aims to
help students create their own personal development program to build the
skills they need to succeed in their careers, and the book provides an
excellent framework for how to use self-development as a path to
success [2].
Improved peace of mind
Once you’re able to see the progress that you’ve made for yourself, it’s much
easier to feel confident in your abilities. In addition, knowing that hard work
pays off is a very peaceful thought, and leads us all to believe that we can
achieve anything we set our minds to.
Greater resilience
Those who can cope well with stress find it much easier to deal with
challenges that arise both at work and in their personal lives. While there will
always be stressful times in life, make sure to keep working on your personal
goals to give yourself better resilience.

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Why is personal growth important for us?

People who work on self-development are more likely to be successful both in

Confidence is often a bonus of personal development, which can lead you o

Pro Tip From HIGH5

Leverage your strengths, identified by HIGH5, to amplify the benefits of

So naturally, this is something we should practice avoiding. Constantly

Identifying time thieves and unproductive habits, and practicing self-control

Improved peace of mind

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