To grow as an individual requires devoted time and effort. If you aren’t consistently working to make yourself emotionally stronger or smarter, then you’re likely to become stagnant – personally, professionally, and spiritually.

When you openly embrace a plan for personal growth, you’ll enjoy these benefits:

1.  Learn more about yourself. When you tap into your potential, the knowledge you gain will help you live a more meaningful life.

2.  Accept the person you are. Know that you’re doing everything you can to increase your personal awareness. Accept those parts of you that are less than perfect and just try to do a little better each day. You’ll appreciate yourself more when you recognize how much potential you have.

3.  Recognize how much effort you make when encountering tough times. Patting yourself on the back is okay after fighting through a challenge.  What have you been able to accomplish while being in quarantine? You deserve some kudos!

4.  Feel exhilaration. It’s refreshing to spend more time focusing on your inner self rather than your outer material world. Yes, it’s nice to surround yourself with a few choice items of personal preference, but knowing that you’re busy remodeling your inner self is invigorating.

5.  Gain confidence.When you’re consistently engaged in a plan of self-development, you begin to better recognize your many talents and abilities. People will also observe these changes and start asking about them.

6.  Value the simpler aspects of life. You’ll gain clarity as you’re working on your individual growth. You’ll learn to avoid taking things for granted: a beautiful sunset, your child’s laugh, or your spouse’s presence.

7.  Avoid feelings of boredom. Your personal development efforts ensure you’re growing and changing all the time. Boredom is a thing of the past because you’re reaching new heights as you discover previously unknown aspects of your personality.

8.  Assimilate things you hadn’t considered before. Maybe you’ve decided to take dance lessons, play guitar or learn a foreign language to step out of your comfort zone. Expanding your repertoire of skills and insights is a great adventure. Enjoy it!

9. Meet new people. The more opportunities you pursue in life, the greater variety of people you’ll encounter.

10.  Experience new things. Regardless of what you’re pursuing, unknown experiences await. Many times these experiences will provide you with the strongest memories because you overcame adversity to do them.

11.  Bolster your inner strength. Feeling positive about your efforts to evolve gives you strength. And the stronger you feel inside, the more invigorated your life and daily experiences will be.

12.  Ensure your personal growth leads to happiness.Becoming the best you can be and pursuing new adventures undoubtedly leads to happiness.

13.  Navigate the rough times effectively. Gaining personal power makes you feel invincible. Deep down, you know you can make it through whatever challenges you may encounter.

14.  Enrich your spirituality. Gaining understanding, developing a skill, or strengthening your emotional well-being deepens your soul. You’ll find and keep your spiritual side centered as you pursue personal growth opportunities.

NOTE FROM DOUG:The cover image for this post was made by me after taking a Macro Mastery course. Spending time on personal development enhances my creativity and makes me a better photographer.

Embracing personal development and making it a part of your life will provide you with many opportunities to learn and grow.  When you’re on a path to personal growth, you’ll be surprised at all the doors that will open for you. Ignite your self-development plan today!

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