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How to Make a Personal Development Plan
The personal development planning method below is based on The
GROW Coaching Model and might seem fairly straightforward, but it’s
insanely powerful.
There’s a lot of clear structure underneath the surface, and if you follow
the plan step-by-step as outlined, you will blast through any obstacles
in your way. You will find a clear vision of what you want from life, as
well as a specific action plan on how to get there. Say “goodbye”,
procrastination! Say “hello”, fulfilling life full of growth and
opportunities!
Step 1 – What do you want?
This first step of making a personal development plan will help you
figure out which parts of your life you’re happy with, and which could
use some change. Then you can pick an area to work on where there’s
room for improvement and growth.
1.1 Make a list of the main areas of your life
First, I’d like you to make a list of the main areas of your life which you
have been focusing your time and energy on lately. This might include:
career
relationships
fun/social
And anything else you can think of. For example, one of your main areas
might end up “guitar playing”, if it’s really that important to you that it
deserves its own category.
Note that if there’s an area of your life you haven’t been focusing on but
would really like to, that belongs on the list as well.
Once you have this list, I’d like you to narrow it down to 4-8 of the main
areas. You don’t want to overwhelm yourself with options before we
even begin.
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