Maturing as an individual is an ongoing journey of self-improvement and expansion. It involves investing effort to refine your skills, broaden your aspirations, and accumulate meaningful experiences, both in the workplace and in various aspects of life. To become the best version of yourself, it's about establishing goals that are both challenging and achievable, gaining insights and learning from both challenging situations and triumphs, and nurturing inner qualities such as emotional intelligence, a positive mindset, and a clear sense of purpose. In simpler terms, personal development is a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation throughout your life, ensuring that you evolve into a more refined and capable person as time progresses.
Key Elements:
Self-Actualisation - Reaching your full potential, becoming everything you are capable of becoming.
Esteem - Self-worth, competency (feeling knowledgeable and skilled), dignity (worthy of respect, independence), respect, acknowledgment for achievements, status, reputation.
Love and Belonging - Friends, giving and receiving affection, acceptance.
Safety - Living and working in a safe environment, stable and sufficient income, protection from abuse, good health.
Physiologicalneeds- Food, water, shelter, rest, warmth.
The Dream Vision:
What skills do you need to develop?
What kind of education or experience will help you get there?
Recall your "Dreaming Your Life" exercise. Now, imagine how your dreams might intersect with those of someone from a different background, like the new student in our scenario.
Consider the similarities and differences in aspirations and challenges. How does this perspective enrich your understanding of your own dreams?
How can understanding diverse perspectives shape your goals and actions?
Offer support or collaborate with others who have different experiences, enhancing both your journeys
Explore how embracing different cultural backgrounds, stories, and dreams can lead to a more inclusive approach to achieving your goals
Commit to being open to diverse perspectives and experiences, enriching your own path and contributing positively to the dreams of others.
Social exclusion isn't only about lacking money or being an undocumented immigrant in a new country. It goes further to include limited chances for education and dealing with discrimination based on personal traits.
Discrimination, which often results in exclusion, can seriously affect well-being. It creates hurdles to accessing services that should be available to everyone and has a negative impact on health, overall happiness, and quality of life.
Consider a young person from a less privileged community, for example. They might encounter difficulties in pursuing higher education and landing a well-paying job. This situation can keep them caught in a cycle of poverty, where the lack of opportunities acts as a barrier to breaking free from that cycle.
SOURCE: https://commission.europa.eu/select-language
A journey from 15 to 27 years old, is time to carve out a professional path that aligns with your passions and skills. This is a time to explore, learn, and set the foundation for a successful career.
Let's look at practical steps you can take to strategically build your professional narrative and harness opportunities that will shape your future.
Interests and skills
Discover your passions using online tools.
Enroll in courses and workshops to build technical and soft skills.
Experience the Field
Try internships or part-time jobs. Volunteer to gain practical skills
Build Online Presence
Start a LinkedIn profile. Showcase your skills and engage with industry content
Interests and skills
Attend industry events and connect with professionals on LinkedIn for guidance.
Interests and skills
Be open to change and learn from challenges. Your path may evolve over time.
