Is self-development a destination? It becomes one when it isn’t a regular activity. We get so engulfed in our daily chores that sometimes we forget that as time progresses, we face different challenges, changing circumstances and new and varied responsibilities. The way to overcome challenges is self-development. In case of women, especially, self-development takes a back seat, given the multiple roles they play.
There isn’t a rule book that defines self-development. The definition may vary from person to person. For some women self-development could be stepping out of the house, for some it could be embarking an entrepreneurial journey. For some it could be just about developing a love for reading, for others it could be about finding a penchant to travel.
When women start their journey of developing self, they must look out for the following:
- Need for self development
- Setting a target
- Clarifying a destination
- Identifying strengths
- Aware of weaknesses
Self development in women leads to the following:
- Discovering self
- Pushing self out of comfort zone
- Becoming self-aware
- Unlocking abilities
- Increased confidence
- Higher self-esteem
Self-development is an ongoing journey. It allows us to invest time and effort in ourselves, which in turn helps us to manage ourselves and others around us effectively. Self-development also helps us to release happy hormones because we become more adept at handling challenges with greater confidence and spring back with greater might.