We all hear the term personal growth being bounced around in conversations, but do we truly understand what it means, and do we really know how to reach the goals we set ourselves?
Many of us can be stuck in this situation and may even find it a challenge to overcome. So, to help you overcome this, we will cover how to reach your personal goals for success in this blog.
What is personal growth?
It only makes sense if we start off with really understanding what personal growth is. There are many definitions explored, however here at The Dynamic Mind this is what we have concluded:
“The process of continuous self-reflection to improve on various traits with the aim to maximise our full potential”
Since this is an ongoing process and one which we need to dedicate time towards, here are a few examples of what is required to reach your personal growth goals:
- Dedication
- Resilience
- Motivation
- Passion for development
- Ability & focus to persevere, even during time of difficulty
- Comfortable with stepping outside your comfort zone
Importantly you need to adopt a personal growth mindset, which will assist in staying focused throughout the process. Remember during the process to always celebrate the small wins – this will help you to continue moving forward and ensure you reach your personal growth goal with success.
Tips to achieve your personal growth goals
We understand that having the correct mindset is a core factor in our personal development journey. To build on this, here are our tips to help you achieve your personal growth goals.
Have a structured plan: having a personal development plan is extremely beneficial in ensuring we stay on track, accountable for our actions and is a great tool for reflection.
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Account for roadblocks: we need to be aware that we may experience a few hurdles along the way, hence having contingency plans in place will ensure we reach our full potential with ease.
Use positive affirmations: we are strong believers in using positive affirmations as this keeps us in the right frame of mind to achieve what we have set – follow us on Instagram to see our Mindfulness Monday campaign: @thedynamicmind
Set realistic goals: this will help you enjoy the process, be committed and allow you to stay motivated.
Reward yourself at milestones: do not forget to celebrate each milestone as each success should not be missed. Take this opportunity to share it with others. The reward does not have to be anything extravagant, even your favourite meal or hobby is great – as long as it makes you happy.
Have fun and journal: make sure you enjoy the journey but do not forget to journal each stage as this will help you reflect on each achievement.
Focus on SMART goals
Take the time to critique your personal growth goals and build a structure around them using the SMART method.
Using SMART will ensure each goal you have set out is effectively defined and allows you to focus your energy in the correct place(s).
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Attainable
R – Realistic
T – Timebound
An example of a SMART goal – ‘To have written in my journal consistently every day for 2 months’.
We need to remember that the goal is the overarching ambition of ours and various tactics will be required in order to achieve it. Hence, structured planning, preparation and time will enable the goal to be met.
What goals are you setting yourself? Let us know in the comments below.
