Personal development and having a growth mindset has long been in my top personal core values. I can’t help but find the learning opportunities anywhere I look.
We live in a day and age where burnout is expected. The average employee’s tenure with a company is less than 5 years (and falling). Intentionally focusing on all types of growth is a must.
Your personal growth gives you transferable soft skills that are in high demand across jobs and industries. And, let’s be honest, isn’t it just fun to learn new things?!
I believe that looking at personal and professional development together is essential when looking at development goals for work. Many companies recognize this and include development goals in annual reviews and employee recognition.
Self development and life goals all tie together to ensure that continuing professional development includes personal growth.
I am really good at saying yes. I’m learning how to say no. There are so many interesting and fun things out there to do – not to mention all the things that I feel obligated to do – that I end up saying yes to more than I have hours in the day for. This…
You know those weeks that feel a year long and like you have no time to think? This was one of those weeks. Between the time change, two preschoolers, and an abnormally crazy week in the corporate world, I was ready for the week to be over by Wednesday. It also made me realize the…
We’ve established the fact that I’m a bit of a nerd, right? My mom is a teacher, so I spent a lot of time in teacher supply stores growing up. Teacher supply stores = utopia for an academically minded youngster. They also equal the opposite of hours spent in Jo-Ann Fabrics, which is pure torture…
If you focus on how to manage your energy, your time will manage itself. Do you believe that? A few weeks ago, I had a meltdown. And not a pretty one.Is there such a thing as a pretty meltdown? I don’t think so, but suffice it to say that I didn’t act much better than…
Phil: What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered? Ralph: That about sums it up for me. (From the movie Groundhog Day) My dad’s favorite movie is Groundhog Day. While I don’t appreciate the movie nearly to the level…