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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.

Borton’s Model of Reflection (1970) explained

May 14th, 2024

Borton’s model of reflection: this article explains Borton’s model of reflection, developed in 1970 by Terry Borton in a practical way. In addition to what this reflection method is, this article also highlights the importance of reflecting, the three phases…

Action Plan explained plus template

April 25th, 2024

Action Plan: this article explains the concept of an Action Plan in a practical way. It covers what an Action Plan is, explains the steps that need to be taken, along with an example, and provides some tips. It also…

5E Instructional Model

March 22nd, 2024

5E Instructional Model: this article provides a practical explanation of the 5E Instructional Model, also known as the 5E Learning Cycle. After reading, you’ll understand the basics of this powerful effectiveness tool. What is the 5E Instructional Model?…

Perceptual Positions technique

August 15th, 2023

Perceptual positions technique: this article provides a practical explanation of the perceptual positions, a NLP exercise. Next to what it is, this article also highlights perceptual positions technique and positions, the process step by step explained and the sensation…

Mnemonic Major System

August 15th, 2023

Mnemonic Major System: this article provides a practical explanation of the Mnemonic Major System. Next to what it is, this article also highlights how you can use it, a practical Mnemonic Major System example and the Evolution. After reading,…

Action Priority Matrix explained plus template

May 29th, 2023

Action Priority Matrix (APM): this article explains the Action Priority Matrix (APM) in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful time management tool. This article also contains a downloadable and editable Action Priority Matrix…

Tips to improve your research skills

October 27th, 2022

This article gives you interesting tips to improve your research skills in a practical way. After reading you will be able to apply these research tips in your own research methodology. Introduction research Research is inseparable part of education:…

Working Out Loud Method by John Stepper

March 9th, 2022

Working Out Loud: this article provides a practical explanation of the Working Out Loud method, co-developed by John Stepper. Next to what it is, this article also highlights who developed it, the value and advantages for organisations, the formula…
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