There are probably loads of skills, activities and things you would like to learn as part of your personal and social development, but maybe you are so overwhelmed by it all you just don’t know where to start. At Youth Online we are big fans of personal development but we know that to get the most out of your personal development it’s best to have a road map or a plan for where you want to go. This is where creating a personal development plan can really help in the long run.
We’ve found a great free guide from Mindtools.com that will walk you through all the steps to create your own personal development goals and overall plan.
You have probably come to Mind Tools because you care about your career and you’re prepared to work at building a happy, satisfying and successful life. Part of this involves thinking about what “satisfaction” means to you: after all, each of us gets fulfillment and happiness from different things. That’s why you need to think about this for yourself, rather than following someone else’s pre-prepared plan. Another part of this involves making sure that you have the skills needed to take advantage of opportunities when they arise (as they will, if you work hard and think about what you’re doing). That’s why it’s important to take a systematic approach to developing your skills, so they’re ready when you need them. Creating a Personal Development Plan is the starting point for this.