Self Improvement Tips & Resources

I am in the 8th grade now and i’m taking a personal development class, I just wanted to know what it was about.

You’re right to wonder what this class means, because it could mean a lot of different things. It depends a bit on what approach your school and/or teacher choose for the class. "Personal development" is sort of a catch-all term for anything that makes you a better person.

Some topics that may (or may not) be covered could include:

* How to study well or be organized
* How to cope with changing classes, schedules, etc. in high school
* How to cope with peer pressure, frustrations with your parents, or other teen issues
* What are your personality traits, skills, gifts? Get to "know yourself"
* What type of career should you consider?
* How to handle money
* Health issues: drugs, anorexia, sex ed, organ donation, acne, showering after PE, etc.)
* Dealing with your emotions (anger, sadness, grief, etc.)
* Watching cheesy videos on any of the above topics - then discussing or journaling about them.
* Trying out new skills = archery, cross-stitch, photography, line dancing, or whatever else they dream up to "develop" you
* Anything else the principal, superintendant, or school board decided kids should learn that doesn’t fit neatly into an academic class.

This class could really be anything from a study skills class to a social skills class to a health class.. or any combination thereof. You will have to get the real scoop from your teacher. Good luck!

I need to add a skill and I am at a writers block, can’t figure out how to say I am a self motivated worker. (I need to say it creatively :o) help!?
So true coach Kim, this works! Shortening a little, thank you very much!

I am a worker who takes initiative and seeks out solutions whenever problems arise. Additionally, I am proactive and self-motivated when it comes to aligning my actions with the vision and goals of the company.

(hope this all true (smile))

I would like to write only what you want to hear about regarding personal development; how to manage time, how to have a vision, be more powerful in decisions, for example. Would this information be important to you, and if so, what specifically would be of interest to you?

People seem to need guidance for developing self confidence and drive,.

I have been asked at work to write a Personal Development Plan to be submitted to me by Friday. Where do I start, what do they want to know about me ? are there any examples or templates I could use as a good starting point ?

There are lots of templates if you google it - and I think there’s one on the businesslink website too. You can alter it to suit your business and role.

I have to talk about an experience that has led me to my personal development and just can’t seem to think of a good example. Help please!
This is for a scholarship

Hmmm. I started a website business and became really interested in programming and starting teaching myself PHP, Python and other languages. I think sometimes passions/hobbies can really lead to personal development. That and your friends/teachers of course. I think another turning point was camp before 11th grade…. It was sleepaway for 6 weeks and I really had some very influential experiences there.

How much does…….environment…gender….race….parents? If not any of these, what does?

All of the above. But I would tie race in with environment as it’s a product of social perceptions.

Please give an example of how you have taken ownership of your personal development or have

encouraged and supported the development of others. What was the situation? What did you do?

What was the outcome?

If anyone can help me with this question I’d be most grateful thanks.

I took my career in my hands. My life, especially my career was going nowhere. I had the qualification and talent, but still I was lagging behind. So, I just got a grip of my life and decided to change my whole working manner. Started putting in more hours and worked with goals in my mind.

The outcome is that I got two promotions and increments in less than 2 year

Women Who Love Too Much.

I want to be a professional writer in the personal development field like jack Canfield and Antony Robbins.
I believe that people will not trust me if I am not holding a certificate or a degree which will make me qualified for writing in the subject .
what is the required degree to be a professional writer in the personal development field ?

Professional writers often hold degrees in language(English) or communications or journalism. For your specific field, you might consider a degree in psychology as well.

What are the self-concept factors? And how does each of these factors effect a person’s personal development positively and negatively?

Only you can answer that for yourself !