5 Effective Personal Growth Tools

Everlasting growth develops from within. A man who works hard to become wealthy is more likely to keep/maintain the wealth than the one to whom it was handed over. Why! When handed over to you one just worked on the outward appearance but did not develop discipline from within to sustain the wealth. This is very similar to your growth journey. Growth is developed from within and the fruits are manifested outwardly in every area of your life.

Here are some of the tools I use in my journey. Keep in mind they require massive discipline to practice.

1.Reading

This is my personal favorite, which is ironic because I never considered myself a reader until I realized the value of picking up a good book. Taking time to invest in a good book can change your life drastically. The important factor to note is a good book, or rather relevant books. I encourage you to read self-help books, and those relevant to the skill you want to improve eg.Productivity. Most authors are experts in that particular field they are writing about, they have spent time and energy researching on that subject and all you have to do is pick up their book and read. This saves you energy and the time you spend trying to figure it out. Reading alone does not guarantee growth, Taking action on one or two aspects you learn does. The purpose of reading is to learn. In psychology, learning is defined as a change in behavior and this requires taking action. One of the books I recommend if you want to kick start your growth journey is the 15 laws of growth by John C Maxwell

1. 2. Listening to podcasts/ Audiotapes

There is a common phrase garbage in garbage out. This is true for every human being, Remember growth comes from within meaning we have to be very selective of what we feed ourselves. Taking time to listen to a good podcast improves your skill or build up your faith. I like to use my commuting time to listen to audios. Thinking about it, how many hours in a week do you spend commuting o work or school?. You might as well use that time to add value to your life.

1. 3. Get a Coach

One common trait of the most successful people in the world is they have a coach. Someone adding value to them in the background. Getting a coach help smoothen your personal growth journey. It is always said two is better than one, a coach can be there to encourage you when you fell like giving in. Your growth journey becomes easy as you have a professional walking you through.

1. 4. Journal

Yess! The power of a pen!!. I enjoy journaling. It allows you to channel your ideas and evaluate your progress. Journaling brings clarity to your thoughts, therefore, improving your productivity. I love the way it can unleash one’s creativity and triggers inspiration. It is essential to journal in an environment that is suitable for you, preferably a quiet place

1. 5. Attending seminars and events

Lastly, the environment plays a huge role in your growth. One has to intentionally place themselves in a growth environment. Attend seminars and events that inspire you to become more, to be the best version of you!

There you have it, five tools that can assist you in your growth journey.  There are so many tools available but these are some of my favorite.

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