The self-development program is a necessary project for improving one’s own qualities and skills. Drawing up a self-development program greatly simplifies the task of determining areas of activity and tracking the results obtained. What is the difference between a self-development plan and a program and is it needed at all if you have drawn up an action algorithm? Let's understand everything in order.
Self-development plan and self-development program
First, let's talk about what a self-development plan and a self-development program are, what the difference is, and what to rely on when working to improve yourself. What is self-development and self-improvement, why do you need it, read the article.
A self-development plan is a short list of goals that need to be achieved over a certain period of time. Read more about how to create a self-development plan in the article.
The self-development program is a detailed instruction, taking into account the goals and intermediate results obtained. A self-development program can be drawn up for a certain period of time, but displaying a step-by-step algorithm of actions for each day.
That is, with the help of a plan, specific skills and qualities that need to be developed, your goals, are recorded. How this will happen is already outlined in the program. The presence of one project does not exclude the preparation of another and vice versa. For some, it is enough to draw up a plan that shows development prospects, while for others, a specific algorithm will be required step by step until a positive result is obtained.
For example, in your self-development plan you write down an item - get up every day at 6 am and do exercises. That is, this is what you are planning. But how you will come to this result - indicate in the program:
- Today you need to go to bed at 22.00;
- do not watch emotionally difficult films and programs;
- do not hang out on the Internet an hour before bedtime;
- Prepare equipment and form for exercises in the evening.
It may not be possible to achieve a 100% result right away at the first stage. Most likely, you will need to rebuild your daily routine and schedule, so the program needs to specify how and in what period of time this will happen.
What to avoid when drawing up a development plan
When drawing up a plan for personal self-development, first of all, avoid imaginary goals, those that in fact are not specifically your goal, but just a desire to please simply others. Remember, this is just your life, you can’t pause it and then just click continue or rewind. Don’t listen to the advice of others about where you want to go - each of us knows much better what he needs, unlike others.
Listen to those who respect your choices and truly believe in you and your strengths. Surround yourself only with such people, and not with lying masks instead of faces. Give up activities that do not allow you to move forward, but on the contrary, pull you back. It could be a job you don’t like, your social circle - all this will nullify any self-development plan, any of your aspirations for the better. Avoid backbiting criticism from those who sit still all the time, not moving forward. They are extra ballast, which, apart from sadness and anger, will not bring you anything new. The main goal of such individuals is to prevent someone from becoming better than them, because then they will be behind everyone else.
What is important to know to create a self-development program
- In order to correctly draw up a self-development program, you need to identify areas of life that require adjustment. To do this, use the “Wheel of Life Balance” model. It clearly shows all the gaps and shortcomings of resources.
- Using the obtained result of the analysis of the wheel of life balance, you can create a self-development program aimed at adjusting the necessary skills and qualities. Thus, when drawing up a self-development program, it is important to assess your own abilities .
- When drawing up a self-development program, it is important to answer the question for yourself: “What quality do I want to develop?” Yes, you may realize that you have large gaps in your career, but at this moment in time this area of life is not a priority for you, therefore you do not need to expend maximum energy and resources for self-development in this direction. But since for the harmonious formation of a personality it is important to maintain a balance in all areas of life, self-realization should not be completely ignored.
- No matter how much we want to achieve, external circumstances, the availability (lack) of resources , do not always allow us to do this. Therefore, when drawing up a self-development program, it is important to assess the realistically available opportunities and costs (not only material, but also moral). For example, you may encounter a situation where your desire for self-improvement will not be supported by your inner circle. Let's say you decide to switch to a different type of diet - a raw food diet, but your husband is categorically against it, because this will affect the menu of the whole family.
- The program can and should be adjusted in accordance with the intermediate results obtained. It is impossible to predict your self-development 100%; there will always be some deviations from the general plan, because circumstances beyond our control may arise, or priorities may change. Therefore, adjusting the self-development program is a completely natural process.
How to increase self-esteem?
Working on yourself also means increasing your level of self-esteem, if required. First, make a list of advantages. Try not to be too critical of yourself. Let there be few points in it.
Re-read it regularly, reminding yourself of your strengths. Try to supplement it regularly.
Remember that there is no specific standard that must be met. Look for what is truly good for you. Spend more time on introspection and reflection.
Visualize a situation that makes you nervous. Play it out in your imagination in the smallest detail. This technique helps you feel confident before important meetings.
A confident person is full of strength, he does not fuss or get nervous over trifles. Take care of your health, try to get enough sleep, take a course of multivitamins. If you have difficulty coping with stress, take anti-anxiety medications.
Set priorities, do not sacrifice time and energy to please others. You have the right to manage your life independently.
Try playing actor. Act confident, even if you feel differently.
Types of personal self-development programs
As we have already discussed in the article, self-development can be directed along four life levels, and a general plan is formed in accordance with this. And based on the analysis, one general program or several are drawn up for each area of activity, for example:
- professional self-development program;
- business image self-development program;
- creative self-development program;
- leader self-development program;
- and etc.
I repeat once again that the self-development program is a purely individual project, so what it will look like is up to you. You should not try to squeeze yourself into the framework of a reference model if it runs counter to your priorities and development directions.
Ways of personal self-improvement
Self-improvement should begin with sleep. You need to sleep less. After all, for proper rest, a person needs only about 8 hours of daily sleep. Therefore, train yourself to get up 1 hour earlier than your usual time. This way you will have more free time to implement your ideas and plans.
Try to do more important things first. Every day in the evening, analyze the rationality of the time and energy spent. Make your slogan the phrase - if you manage time, therefore you manage life. You need to communicate with enthusiasm and confidence on the phone. Be sure to show respect to your interlocutor.
You should always remember the goal, not the end. Do work not for recognition, but for pleasure.
Laugh more, especially in the morning. Raise your mood with a smile, charge your body with vigor.
Summarizing the above, it should be concluded that the main components of the processes of self-improvement and self-development are: dream, systematicity and discipline, goal and achievement, reason, the power of happiness, inspiration, responsiveness, the physical state of the body and the soul. It is the development of personality and its self-improvement that are the main tasks for realizing oneself in life and the world.
Self-development program for a year
As we have already found out, a self-development program is a detailed instruction that reflects a step-by-step algorithm of actions on the path to self-improvement. Therefore, the question reasonably arises of how to create a self-development program for 1 year or a longer period.
In this case, it is ideal to first draw up a long-term plan, and in accordance with it, develop a program for individual short periods. For example, you predicted your self-development goals for 5 years; tailoring a detailed program to it is probably a waste of time. Therefore, first, draw up a project, say for 1 month. As a result, in accordance with the results obtained, make adjustments to the plan if something went wrong, or extend the personal self-development program for the next month. We will look at how to do this using an example below.
How to motivate yourself to improve yourself
Some people are well aware that their lives are far from perfect, but at the same time they remain at the same level of their development. They don't even try to make even the slightest effort to improve their quality of life. This is due to a person’s reluctance to leave his comfort zone and lack of motivation. These are the main reasons why many people live their lives in constant doubt and wandering.
In order to motivate yourself to improve yourself, you need to do the following:
Analyze your past, just do it not superficially, but really think about it. Surely there were dreams, goals, something planned
Achieved? If not, then it's time to get to work. Write down on a piece of paper everything that you want to bring to life, starting with the most important. Pere
Self-development program example
The personal self-development program is an individual project, taking into account your own abilities, skills, qualities, available resources and environmental conditions, so you can take the sample as a basis, but with adjustments to suit your priorities and needs.
Before you include another item in your plan, ask yourself the question: “Why do I need this?” That is, it is important to understand what result working on yourself in a specific direction will lead to for you personally. Motivation is the engine of development; its absence is wasted energy and time.
Let’s say we have drawn up the following self-development plan for the year:
Physical layer:
- rise at 6 am;
- go to bed at 22.00;
- shower before bed;
- cleansing the body 1-2 times;
- do not eat 3 hours before bedtime and do not overeat;
- include sports in your activities;
- learn breathing exercises.
Now let’s describe an example of a personal development program and how we will put this plan into practice in the coming month. You can separately note for yourself what you will get if you achieve a positive result on each point.
| PLAN | PROGRAM | BENEFIT |
| wake up at 6 am | Let's combine these two points, since they are interconnected. Of course, if you are used to getting up at 10.00 and going to bed at 02.00, you won’t be able to change your schedule right away. Therefore, to begin with, we give ourselves time, for example two weeks, to get used to going to bed earlier, at 00.00 and getting up at 8.00. In two weeks we will further shift the period from 23.00 to 07.00. Next stage – 22.00-06.00 At first, on weekends you can indulge yourself, get up later, but gradually the schedule should line up 22.00-6.00 | Productivity will increase, as you will be able to accomplish things that you usually don’t have the energy to do in the evening; between 6 and 8 am, the maximum production of the hormone serotonin occurs, which is responsible for good mood and vigor |
| go to bed at 22.00 | from 23.00 to 01.00-03.00 melatonin (the hormone of “sleep and youth”) and somatotropin (the hormone of growth and fat burning) are produced | |
| shower before bed | we just take it and do it every evening, even if I don’t want to, but taking into account some nuances (see the “benefit” column) | daily showering is indicated for people who engage in heavy physical labor or sports; for others, such water procedures using detergents 2 times a week are enough, but not excluding daily washing of the feet, armpits and intimate areas. Daily use of shower gels and soaps washes away natural oils from the skin, causing susceptibility to viruses and bacteria |
| cleansing the body 1-2 times | First, we determine which month this item will be included in and select the appropriate method, depending on the state of health. The whole procedure is divided into several stages: · preparing the body for cleansing - drink warm water; · colon cleansing; liver cleansing; · kidney cleansing; · liberation of the body from toxins and waste at the cellular level. If required, you can supplement the basic set of cleansing measures with detox of the lungs, blood and blood vessels, skin, joints, release of mucus from the maxillary sinuses, etc. One of the cleansing options is fasting for 24-36 hours, but with the intake of herbs, kefir is allowed. Determine the day in the program and build a complete schedule, excluding physical activity and other active activities; perhaps it is better to choose a day off, but for some, on the contrary, it is easier to refrain from eating while you are at work. The second option is to take activated carbon (but always with a proper diet, excluding all harmful substances) for 2-3 weeks, at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight (divide the resulting amount into two doses - morning and evening). The daily intake of water should be 1.5-2 liters. Coal can be replaced with Polysorb. The third option is flaxseed. You need to take 1 tbsp. in the morning before meals with water. Course – 2 weeks. | we rid the intestines of pathogenic microflora, the body of waste and toxins |
| do not eat 3 hours before bedtime and do not overeat | 1. Gradually begin to reduce the serving size, strive for the norm. The good thing about the program is that you can prescribe your detailed diet in it, this is especially true for those who want to lose excess weight. 2. Reduce the number of snacks per day, gradually the body will get used to it. 3. Remove junk food from your diet - fast food, sweets, coffee, etc. That is, within a month you should bring your diet back to normal: · during the first week, completely give up fast food and at the same time include more fruits and vegetables in your snacks; · second week - try to avoid eating after 18.00, if you go to bed at 22.00, then this time is just enough not to get hungry and give the body a rest during sleep; · third week – your portions should already be approaching ideal, this is just the period for forming a habit; · fourth week – maximum compliance with proper nutrition, sometimes you can treat yourself to something tasty and healthy. Thus, we do everything gradually, there is no need to try to radically change your rhythm of life in one day, it is better to slowly but surely move towards your goal, so there is less chance that you will fail. | overeating is a direct path to excess weight and the occurrence of associated diseases, and snacking before bed prevents the body from fully resting while you sleep; it has to digest food, which leads to metabolic disorders |
| include sports in your activities | First, it is important to decide what exactly it will be - fitness, aerobics, strength training, Pilates, yoga, stretching, etc. But when practicing any of the types, preliminary preparation is necessary; you will not do the splits from the first lesson, you will not get into a complex asana the first time, and you will not lift a barbell weighing even 30 kg. If you haven’t done anything for a long time or a very long time, running 5 km is like death. Therefore, this month you prepare your body for physical activity: · we start with walking – 7 days of 10,000 steps; · depending on your capabilities and the time of year - an exercise bike, starting from 20 minutes and a light load, or cycling first from 30 minutes - every day or every other day; · after 10 days, you can include physical exercises (we draw up a schedule of exercises, for example, 3 times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday), here, too, depending on the possibilities - the gym or at home with exercises on the Internet. At this stage, your task is to strengthen the muscle corset, and if you need to start losing excess weight (normal sleep and no overeating will help). And then the complication of the training program. | Much has already been said about the benefits - strengthening the immune system, developing correct posture, normalizing metabolism |
| learn breathing exercises | · first we choose the method by which we will practice (breathing gymnastics by Strelnikova, Buteyko, pranayama, qigong, etc.); · if possible, sign up for practical classes; · draw up a schedule for performing exercises taking into account the previous point of the program. The time for performing breathing exercises depends on the state of health and the chosen technique. For example, exercises according to Strelnikova are recommended to be done 2 times a day, morning and evening (but not before bedtime) before meals or half an hour after meals | · diseases of the respiratory system are treated; · the osseous-ligamentous system is strengthened; Increased activity and concentration; · sleep becomes easier; · physical performance improves. |
We looked at an example of one of the four levels of life, a personal self-development program. Drawing up clear instructions eliminates confusion and panic, organizes your activities and allows you to track results.
You can use the self-development program for Android, which will reflect the above program compiled for you personally. The application is essentially more like keeping a diary, but it allows you to analyze the results. Here's what an individual self-development program on your phone might look like:
Here you can set a plan for the day with prioritization, determining your own motivation:
The application will help in forming new healthy habits:
And of course – evaluation of the results obtained in accordance with the balance wheel:
This is no less important, only when we see progress does our motivation and desire for self-development and self-improvement increase.
We considered the self-development program only at one level. If you want to analyze other areas of life in more detail, write in the comments, I will definitely put together a separate program on topics that interest you
Ten must-haves
Any individual self-development plan should include the following tasks that will help a person in his quest to become a better person. At first glance, these rules are simple, and their implementation does not carry any semantic meaning, but nevertheless, these ten whales will help deliver your “planet” to the desired destination, making a sphere out of its pie shape.
Desperate situation
Remember that the most terrible, deadly enemy for any representative of humanity is himself. Your secrets, past, previously made mistakes - all this will lie on your shoulders, creating a colossal burden on yourself. Let go of everything! Throw away everything that happened before, leaving for yourself only bright memories that will bring you nothing but joy, and then plunge headlong into the abyss of any work that interests you: it doesn’t matter whether it’s a simple hobby or another hobby, the main thing is to occupy yourself with it and soon you will you will see that all the problems that previously caused you trouble are simply forgotten;
Always say yes!
Of course, within reason. Remember the funny film where Jim Carrey’s character chose a similar behavior strategy for himself - he only said “yes” to all requests. By pursuing such a life policy, each of us can experience a lot of new and exciting things, because any self-development plan is aimed at this. Go to another city for a picnic - yes! Walking in the rain in rubber boots with funny ducks - yes! You will see, your life will sparkle with new, bright colors that will help you overcome your complexes along with shyness. The only thing is, always stick to what is reasonable, not allowing yourself to be drawn into dangerous games or fraud;
There was a minus, but it became a plus
The personal self-development plan includes the ability to turn any shortcomings into the most expressive positive traits. Don't be afraid to admit to yourself that you are not perfect or perfect. Ideal people do not exist - it’s a myth, but why doesn’t each of us strive for it?
If you realize that you are too angry , welcome to the gym, where your anger will serve as an excellent source of additional energy during exercise. If you like to gossip , write a book in which you can pour out your soul without fear for your reputation. The main thing is to try to direct yourself in the right direction, becoming a self-sufficient person;
Pavlov's method
Absolutely any self-development plan is based on developing habits that in the future will help you not even think about this or that action. Develop habits that will help you achieve any goals, while the automaticity of their actions will help you open your mind to everything new, because you no longer have to dwell on the old;
Renunciation
Forget about negativity forever. If certain situations or actions cause negative emotions in you, then eradicate them, and if this is not yet within your power, then try to avoid them.
A self-development plan is the necessary therapy that will teach you to see only positive qualities in everything. It is important not to confuse this with a worldview with rose-colored glasses - these are completely different things. A person will see the situation as it is, but at the same time, he will strive to look for positive moments or lessons in it that will be useful in his life;
Looking in the mirror
Imagine yourself as the person you would like to be. Let it be illusoryly ideal - it all depends on the flight of human imagination. After seeing the picture, try to start behaving like this, at least for several hours a day, gradually increasing the time. You will see how people’s attitude towards you, and your attitude towards yourself, will change. Gradually, a person himself will begin to believe in certain traits of a fictional character, bringing him closer and closer to that ideal of aspiration;
Imagination is your main weapon
A self-development plan requires, first of all, the ability to abstract yourself from life, giving free rein to your imagination. Dream of changing yourself, strive for it - dream about how you will change, and then the result will not keep you waiting, because all your thoughts will materialize. Don’t be shy about your flight of fancy - after all, at heart, each of us remains a child who dreams of recognition, success, and praise;
Failures
Only a certain stage - any example of a self-development plan requires accepting your own failures as a necessary step to success. Let failures be a life lesson that will help you avoid mistakes in the future. If you are mocked, then let these barbs only strengthen you - use them as your own armor, thus you will become invulnerable to insults, as well as defeats;
Catch the wave
Try to tune into their thought waves while talking with other people. During a conversation, put yourself in the shoes of your interlocutor, make his thoughts your own, his beliefs - thus, a person trying on the “suit” of another, you can take a lot of useful things for yourself from the personal qualities of your interlocutor;
10. Calculate your strength
Don't take on too much, don't try to take on the whole load at once. Dose the loads on yourself - increasing them gradually, giving yourself time to rest - leave a few hours for yourself when you are not striving for self-development, but simply relax. If you do not devote enough time to rest, then severe fatigue will appear, which will bring all your efforts to a complete zero.
All these rules, or rather advice, will help any person who wants to change their life to carefully consider a self-development strategy in such a way as to avoid failures or at least minimize their damage. Thus, it will be an excellent tool to achieve your desired goal.
Make your shortcomings your name, and then no one will ever be able to offend you. © Tyrion Lannister
Professional self-improvement
The pace of modern progressive development brings with it tension, transformation and modernization in absolutely all areas of human activity. As a result of such changes, the problem of self-improvement in all areas becomes particularly relevant and acute. This is due to the fact that the knowledge that was acquired earlier becomes obsolete quite quickly. After all, time always dictates its own. Even in the last century, the professional skills of the absolute majority of specialists did not change, since the pace of life was more measured, and therefore the pace of transformation also corresponded to it. Individuals practically did not strive for professional growth and self-improvement, since life did not require it.
Today, using the latest scientific achievements and technologies, time requires the training of highly qualified and professional specialists who are fluent in the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in their chosen field. They must be competitive specialists, not just competent workers. The present time requires from every working individual mobility, creativity and the ability to put into practice the daily growing flow of information. This cannot be achieved without independent persistent systematic professional self-improvement. Today's specialists strive to get the most out of life in the shortest possible time. Therefore, such deadlines should be used more competently and wisely.
The speed of advancement up the career ladder today directly depends on how much a specialist is able to learn and improve his own professional skills, and not so much on his efforts.
Therefore, in recent years, various corporate trainings that are aimed at both personal growth and professional improvement have become in great demand. Today, quite often, people of the older generation, who still have to work and work, become practically unsuitable for professional implementation in society due to the difficulty of adapting to constantly changing conditions, mastering new skills and interacting with the modern world.
Professional self-improvement trainings are aimed at helping those who wish to cope with precisely this task. Employers interested in the prosperity of the company include in their plans mandatory training of employees through trainings and improvement of their qualifications. They understand that this is the most important condition for proper human resource planning. Professional self-improvement is one of the areas of formation and development of a personality in the process of its life path.
