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Personal Development can be defined as the lifelong process for people to assess, analyze, and improve themselves, their skills and qualities in order to make the most of unused potential.

Personal Development can be defined as the lifelong process for people to assess, analyze, and improve themselves, their skills and qualities in order to make the most of unused potential.

The broad term personal development further includes self-fulfilment, developing self-awareness, finding an identity, discovering a passion or improving the quality of life. Realising dreams or fulfilling ambitions, it is all part of personal development. This category also includes professional development such as the development of work-related skills. Professional self-development has grown in popularity and has helped many managers and executives to obtain better qualified and motivated staff.

Already in the first societies people danced, made music and sang. These practices have different functions, but all of them can be used, such as finding the meaning of life or living a good life. In Eastern culture, Confucius was a great man in the field of self-development and personality development.

In Western culture it was Aristotle who shared his well-known great theories and beliefs with the world. Over the years a lot of research has been done on this subject. Several experts have carried out extensive scientific and practical studies into personal development from a learning and developed perspective.

What are most theories, models and methods? What are their success stories and practical tips? Just like a plant that needs water to grow, you need personal development to grow as a person. The period before the flowering period starts is often long and is hindered by obstacles. The articles in the personal development category will help you to reach great heights and to discover your potential.

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Bloom’s Taxonomy theory explained

March 23rd, 2025

Bloom’s taxonomy: this article provides a practical explanation of Bloom’s taxonomy. The article begins with a general definition and explanation of Bloom’s taxonomy, followed by information about the different types of knowledge used in everyday life. The six individual…
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Speed Reading (Buzan)

March 23rd, 2025

Speed Reading: this article explains speed reading, developed by Tony Buzan, in a practical way. It covers what speed reading is, how to test your reading speed, which techniques develop your speed and how to practice and master speed…
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Eisenhower Matrix explained plus template

March 23rd, 2025

Eisenhower Matrix: this article describes the Eisenhower Matrix Theory in a practical way. Next to what is the Eisenhower Matrix, highlights this article the importance of prioritizing tasks, some examples and a practical template to start optimizing your time management.…
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Cognitive Load Theory explained

March 23rd, 2025

Cognitive Load Theory: this article describes the Cognitive Load Theory, developed by John Sweller in a practical way. Next to what it is, including the definition, the term short term memory is explained. This article also highlights the importance…
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Presentation Skills explained plus examples

March 19th, 2025

Presentation skills: this article explains the topic of presentation skills in a practical way. The article starts with reasons why these skills are important in the business environment and in academic research, followed by examples and practical tips. Enjoy reading!…
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Self-management: the Definition, Skills and Tips

February 18th, 2025

Self-management: this article explains the concept of self-management. First, the definition is described. Then several examples are given, the 10 skills of self-management are named and practical tips to promote it are shared. After reading, you will understand the…
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Action Planning: the Basics and a Template

January 31st, 2025

Action Planning: this article describes the technique of Action Planning in a practical way. Next to what it is (definition and short video), this article also highlights that it’s goal oriented and the importance of a clear description, the steps…
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Losada Line Model: the Basics explained

January 30th, 2025

Losada Line Model: this article explains the Losada Line Model, also known as the Critical Positivity Patio in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the Criteria of the Positivity ratio, the Calculation, the…
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Mind Mapping: the Basics and a Template

January 23rd, 2025

Mind Mapping: this article explains Mind Mapping and a mind map, developed by Tony Buzan, in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful personal development and learning tool. This article also contains a…
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