Jobs Magazine March 11 – March 17, 2016 | Page 9

JOBS RESOURCES If you want to get the maximum benefits from your life and career then personal development is key. The most successful people set goals and strive to maintain them. Personal development can grow and develop over time, as each goal slowly grows easier. An individual who does not set goals may find it more difficult to move forward. There are several reasons why it is essential to focus on personal development to gain success in life. Be Honest with Self Reflection Where are you now in your life? Are you satisfied with your current skills, or would you like to gain more knowledge and experience in other areas? Write down what you do well, what could help you become more effective, and the areas in which you do not perform well. Be honest and equally focus on the areas of your life you want to alter or improve. Direct Attention to Significant Areas in Life not want your growth to suffer, think carefully about the areas of your life that are dissuading you from focusing on all of the important factors, and make the change. Take control of your life by using personal development to direct your focus back to everything that is important to you. With focus you gain clarity and can plan ahead for your future. Increase Your Capacity When you have taken on challenges and confronted them you are better able to deal with problems when they arise. If you have never had to handle difficult challenges you will only be able to handle a challenge that lies within your current boundaries, but personal development can assist in this area. Improvements in this area can also help you make positive decisions that will support your life and career goals. Remember a job that pays the most may not always be the best choice for your career. Consider a role that will benefit more than one area of your life. Make Healthy Connectio