Achieving self-development is all about steady planning to achieve current and long-term goals in personal and professional life. To develop oneself, one has to take stock of his present situation, draw a strategy and take necessary actions.
The following activity is designed to give you a clear idea of your present state − what’s working for you, what needs to be addressed, and what changes you need to bring in your life. Take your time and fill in the blanks below the questions.
● What are your greatest assets?
● What work are you really good at?
● What skills do people like in you?
● What do you do better than your co-workers?
● What one thing are you most satisfied with?
● Which life-experiences of yours make you stand out from others?
● What skills and competencies you need to have to improve?
● What skills do others have that you wish you had?
● Which project in your office will help you learn new skills?
● What certifications do you need to move ahead?
● Which courses will give you vertical growth in the department?
● What development opportunities are there in your daily professional life?
● How will you track the progress you are making?
● Do you want to be a better writer?
● Do you want to visit a gym and improve your physique?
● Do you want to improve your leadership skills?
● Do you want to be a better communicator?
● What would attaining these goals mean to you?
● What does is this success mean to you and how will it impact you?
● How would your life change if you be the change you want to see in you?
● How will you measure your development in the areas you have identified?