But personal development/professional growth — whatever blend of millennial buzz words you want to attach is more than just a trending topic, it's also imperative for anyone who wants to better themselves and succeed in their career. As discussed, if you want to make any real progress — most of that is due on the core areas. In this article we will discuss your potential in the following three areas of training; self-awareness, skills development and emotional intelligence. Read on to find out how they can be used for promoting personal as well as professional growth.
1. Awareness: Elevate your potential by knowing yourself better
What It Really Is: At its most base level, self-awareness is your capacity to ruminate upon and recognize something about you; be it of emotions, strengths/weaknesses or motivations. It is the same as understanding how what you do affects others and also correspond to your objectives.
Why This Matters: Improved decision-making and more positive personal growth. This enables you to develop realistic goal-setting and take decisions consistent with your inner spirit.
How to Develop It:
Daily: Reflect on the days events and emotions This could be a few minutes in your journal or just before bed. Journal — To keep track of your thoughts and growth.
Ask for Feedback: Delve into the minds of your mentors, peers or friends to learn what they think about you.
Use Assessment Tools: Assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Big Five Personality Traits can provide great insights for self-discovery.
Applied Example- Emma is a software engineer who wished to get better at leading. After seeking feedback and analyzing her abilities further, she was able to determine the best way of leading as well as find success in a complex project under unfavorable conditions.
2. Improving Skills: Preparing for Success
What It Is: Enhancing skills involves learning and mastering new or at least capabilities. These might be technical skills, soft skills or a combination of both.
Why You Care: Building your capabilities help you to stay ahead in the industry and be ready for new projects and challenges.
How to Enhance Skills:
Be Specific With Your Goal-Setting: Determine which skills you want to improve and set measurable goals.
Learning | Follow courses online, attend workshops or read literature in the field of your industry.
Use It: Try new concepts in real-life settings to get some muscle memory going.
Example: John is a marketing professional who realized he had to learn digital marketing if he wanted to get promoted early in his career. He then took an online course, started applying the tactics he learnt and massively increased his companies' visibility via their social media channels - leading to a well-deserved promotion.
3. Social interaction: Develop great relationships by controlling your emotions
Emotional intelligence (EI): The capacity to be aware of, control and express one's emotions, while also handling interpersonal relationships with empathy. It includes self-regulation, empathy and social skills.
What to Keep in mind: Greater EI allows for greater communication, less stress and healthier relationships on the personal and professional front.
How to Develop It:
Be more empathetic: You have to put yourself in their shoes and connect with how they are feeling. It helps general social interaction and problem-solving.
Stress Management: Mindfulness, deep breathing exercises and meditation keep you calm.
Refine Your Communication: Practice active listening and the ability to demonstrate yourself in a clear, polite manner.
At least one expert agrees: Higher levels of emotional intelligence are thought to be crucial in developing the ability to lead, negotiate complex social interactions, and effectively build teams.
WRAPPING UP: LEVEL UP NEXT IN YOUR JOURNEY!
Judging your social skills through an NDE and understanding the EQ may create enough progress to change both your personal life and work. You will want to know how you operate, master your craft and control the monkey mind so that ultimately success = fulfillment.
Take Action: Now it is your turn to start developing yourself. Pick one area from these key areas and take action today. We hope to continue this challenge in other areas, so be sure to share below your progress or check out our past catalog and drop tips on ways you grew personally and professionally! Join our community and there you can immediately start changing your life!
