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- 1. By Polly Mwangi Human capital consultant August 2023
- 2. Table of Contents Introduction Importance of goal setting Clarity The Wheel of life SMART GOALS Personal Development planning Advantages of Goal Setting Parting shot
- 3. Importance of goal setting in personal development Personal development is looking inward and focusing on ways to better yourself. Personal development increases your self- awareness, your self-esteem, increases your skills, and fulfills your aspirations. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs – need to fulfil basic needs to reach fullest potential (self actualization)
- 4. CLARITY • Knowing exactly what you want . Clarity is POWER! • Daily reflecting & Scoring • Follow and record positive emotions • Dive deep into all areas of your life
- 5. The Wheel of life
- 6. SMART GOALS Be sure your goals are SMART: • Specific or Significant. • Measurable or Meaningful. • Attainable or Action Oriented. • Relevant or Rewarding or Realistic. • Time bound or Trackable.
- 7. HEALTH A healthy body nourishes a healthy mind. Get adequate rest daily – Relax body & mind Get regular physical activity & Adopt Healthy eating habits Be free of dependence Maintain a cheerful, hopeful outlook on life Choose to see the bright side of life. Be happy. Spend quality time with family or friends daily - Supportive relationships Take time daily for spiritual renewal - Plan a quiet time each day to read, pray, meditate, and seek spiritual renewal.
- 8. FINANCIAL • Review your current position. What do you own/Owe? • Put a Financial Strategy – Short term//mid term // long term • Start an Emergency Fund. Life is unpredictable, and it's important to be prepared. • Pay Off Debt or Manage Debt. • Save for Retirement. • Different streams of income • Budget & restrict expenditure
- 9. Career Development Plan • Define/Identify/Select/Implement/Evalu ate our CPD plan • Be committed to the plan • Avoid comparing yourself with others • Set small challenges • Be resilient & persistent • Celebrate victories • Work with a Coach/Mentor/Accountability partner
- 10. CONTRIBUTION • Happiness is in helping others • Makes you happy/others too • Helps with social connection • Evokes gratitude • It is contagious/has a ripple effect • It improves the community
- 11. RELATIONSHIPS • Say Family (Partner/spouse) (Children) (parents)(Siblings) • Friends & Others • Communication • Compromise • Commitment
- 12. RECREATION • Physical activities (sports, games, fitness, etc.) • Social activities (parties, picnics, etc.) • Camping and outdoor activities (day camps, resident camps, float trips, etc.) • Arts and crafts activities (painting, ceramics, woodworking, etc.)
- 13. SPIRITUALITY • Allocate a few minutes each day to read on spirituality • Actively take part in church services • Make daily prayer a habit. • Keep a spiritual journal. • Practice the religion. • Give back. • Converse with God daily.
- 14. Advantages of Goal Setting • Triggers new behaviors • Helps you with greater focus • Greater direction • Increases productivity • High level of motivation • Helps you push further & faster
- 15. Parting Shot "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." — Walt Disney.