Personal development can be fun. But often times, it can also feel like a chore. You have to do this, do that and practice this, practice that and you don’t really feel like it, and you’re not seeing fast enough improvements, and you’re frustrated and disheartened.. =(
In the long term, if you wanna keep developing yourself and see meaningful changes in your life, it’s important for personal development to be fun and to be able to enjoy the journey, NOT just the destination.. ^^ ( some brief explanations with google-derived images)
~ Stop IT!!
Thinking You Need Personal Development?? Duh, put a full stop for it first >.<
Most people tend to go into personal development with the perception that they are broken and they need fixing. Some of them see themselves as damaged goods at some level, and they see self-improvement as the necessary solution.
However, this is rarely, if ever the case. You’re not broken and you don’t need fixing. Sure, you may have your flaws and imperfections, but doesn’t everybody?
When you realize this and you accept it, you stop seeing self-improvement as something you need, and you start to see it as something you want. You want it because you know bettering yourself will result in a better life, but you don’t truly need it. It’s a personal choice.
It’s like: “If it goes well, great, if not, oh well, at least I enjoyed it”. And this is an amazing mindset to have..
~ It is SLOW!!
Personal development can be slow.
Change doesn’t happen overnight and this creates frustration. There is a work around this frustration, which is to reward yourself for every small progress you make. It can take you years to reach your desired destination. But you’ll make progress every single day. Why not take pleasure in it?
Well, you can do this. Firstly by acknowledging all progress and being grateful for it, and secondly by rewarding yourself for it.
What gives you instant gratification? Movies, games, relaxation, going out?
~ Do It Together With Others
Most activities are more fun when done along with other people than when done alone. Personal development is definitely one of them. (Obviously, we do need buddies!!)
When one or more other people accompany you on the same journey, you share stories, you learn from one another, you support each other, and the journey is visibly more delightful.
That’s why it’s good to have company in self-growth.
This company can be a friend you have in real life, which you get to join you on your journey. If you want, for instance, to work on building your public speaking skills over the next year, tell some friends about this and see if you can get them to join you.
So if your real friends are not helpful regarding your self-improvement, try some virtual ones.
~ Choose Fun Personal Development Activities
Most personal development goals can be reached through a range of personal development exercises or activities. And some are a lot more fun than others.
You can increase your communication skills by going to formal social events and carefully studying every word you say, or by going to chill parties, talking with lots of people, being genuine and seeing what happens. The second choice will likely be a lot more fun. (No, trust me when I say so**)
Whatever self-improvement goals you have, take some time to consider how to go about reaching them. Try to see the full array of possibilities and out of them choose the ones that seem most enjoyable. In fact it can be so much fun that the destination becomes secondary, and you just wanna be on the journey. Because it’s a fulfilling, integral part if your lifestyle, and your life simply wouldn’t be the same without it. That’s a great place to be in. =))
(Note: I've been squeezing each cell in my brain to create this post. So, you might be or might not be think whether it can't be applicable in your daily routine.. hehe, whatever it is feel free to practice it first. I' m pretty sure that you will be fed enough with its awesome outcomes. Practice makes PERFECT!!)
