Personal Development

Personal development is developing yourself. It involves developing your human capital, quality of life, and achieving success.

The power of your mind is a vast resource. The latest research in neuroscience suggests that the brain has a remarkable ability to change and adapt, even well into old age.

How often do we hear that creativity and problem-solving skills diminish as we grow older? It is a false assumption. On the contrary, as you grow older, you may find that these abilities become more powerful as the brain makes adjustments to compensate for any physical changes.

In addition to our brain’s ability to change, we have a variety of tools to help us reach our goals. Setting goals is a powerful way to motivate yourself to meet certain objectives.

Every day you must make decisions that either contribute to or detract from your personal development.

Based on your stage in life, priorities will shift. For example, early on it may be most important to excel academically. Later on, it might be more important to focus on your relationships or develop your career.

For many people, they can be balancing multiple areas of their life simultaneously. The key is the realization that different situations will present different challenges.

That being said, it is important to be mindful of your decisions. It is not always easy to have the foresight necessary to know what will lead to personal development, but it is possible with some time and thought.

The online education market is the new way of obtaining an education. Over 60% of college students are pursuing an online course that will result in a certificate rather than a degree. These courses offer the individual the opportunity to customize their education to their interests.

Every individual is different and no two people want or need the same kind of education. Certificates are more cost-effective for someone who is employed, doesn’t have the time to go to school full-time, is planning for retirement, or just wants to learn more for fun.

Recent Articles on Personal Development

  • 9 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself and Move Forward

    9 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself and Move Forward

    Are you feeling stuck in life? Are you not sure how to get the motivation to move forward? You are not alone. Many people find themselves in this position at some point in their lives. However, there is no need to worry. This article will discuss nine simple ways to get the motivation to move… Read more

  • Vicious Cycle of Procrastination & How to Get Out of It

    Vicious Cycle of Procrastination & How to Get Out of It

    Procrastination is a big problem for many people. It can form a vicious cycle from which many people can not get out quickly. In this article, I will talk about procrastination, its reasons, and possible solutions to procrastinating behavior. I wake up every morning with lots of plans and activities in my mind. Living is… Read more

  • The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat – Book Review

    The 3 Mistakes of My Life by Chetan Bhagat – Book Review

    “The 3 Mistakes of My Life” is a novel written by Chetan Bhagat, an Indian author who has written several books that have become bestsellers. This book was published in 2008. It tells the story of three friends – Govind, Ishaan, and Omi – and their journey to find success. The book is based on… Read more

Kabi Kalpataru Biswas - Author Positive Worklife

Kalpataru Biswas

Hello! I am a Product Specialist & Digital Media Strategist living in the Netherlands. When I am not working, I like reading and writing on wellness.

About Positive Worklife

Positive Worklife is a collection of articles on Work-life Wellness. The articles are related to positivitymotivation, travel, productivity, career development, business development, personal development, and home improvement.

Newsletter

Subscribe to my email newsletter full of inspiring stories about my journey that continues.

Disclaimer

When you purchase through links on this website, the writers may earn an affiliate commission or advertisement fee. Positive Worklife website is supported by active participation of the readers. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. All information of this website should be treated as personal opinion of the writers. Positive Worklife or the writers don’t represent any of the mentioned products, companies, or trademarks, etc. The writers collect and analyze information from various sources at different times, therefore the readers should check and verify information before making any use of that. For detail disclaimer, please visit Disclaimer page.