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Self development is what we do when we know that we want to be everything we can be.  This is what we need to do to make the most and best of our lives instead of the least and worst.   We start with where we are and steadily expand our horizons as we learn more and more about ourselves and the options we have in life.  If you have never had an opportunity to think about yourself and learn new ways and perspectives it is unlikely that you will do it in the course of a busy daily life.  Self development needs some time and energy.  It is worth doing because life becomes fuller, better and more meaningful.

 

Self development involves finding out more about ourselves so that we really understand what we want and also what we are good at and enjoy.  With those bits of information we are in a great position to make the most of our lives.  Typical self development activities would be taking up a new course of learning, or going on some night classes to explore new skills.  For some people attending stress management courses, or yotga classes, or assertiveness training, or a new professional development course are all ways to develop themselves.

 

Self development might mean that you go on courses to develop your knowledge, or your skills, or your capacity to think about and do things creatively.  Taking a Saturday course on local history, joining a basketball team, learning to sew.....  These all help you expand as a person and add to your self knowledge and competence.   It can also mean that you take time to reflect on the things you are learning as you live life and have lots of experiences.  One way many people deal with difficult times is by saying ‘It is a life lesson – i am learning from this.  It will make me a better person.’

 

Self development is something we all need and is a great way to develop your self esteem because we find out more and more about how unique, amazing and extraordinary we are.