What is personal development?

It’s certainly not as easy as it sounds. Every person is unique. So, it only makes sense that personal development will look different for everyone. But what does it actually mean? Personal development is looking inward and focusing on ways to better yourself. Personal development increases your self-awareness, and your self-esteem increases your skills and fulfills your aspirations.

At Better Up, we’re big believers in the practice of Inner Work®. In many ways, personal development is a form of Inner Work®. It is the act of looking inward to achieve a purpose or result, especially in the pursuit of clarity, purpose, and passion in life. Personal development is much larger than just career development or self-development encompasses all aspects of your life where you’d like to see personal growth and it doesn’t discriminate on where it shows up for you. 

11 Personal Development skills to work on 

Mindfulness and meditation: share your experiences and tips for practicing mindfulness and meditation, and the benefits it can have on mental and physical well-being


Time management: share strategies and tips for managing time effectively, staying productive, and avoiding procrastination


Goal setting: share strategies for setting and achieving personal and professional goals, and tips for staying motivated and on track


Self-care: share tips and advice on how to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally


Positive thinking: share techniques and strategies for developing a positive mindset and overcoming negative thoughts


Leadership: share your knowledge and experience on leadership, effective communication, and team management


Personal finance: share your tips and strategies for managing money, saving, investing, and retirement planning


Career development: share your experience and advice on how to build a fulfilling and successful career


Self-confidence and self-esteem: share tips and strategies for building self-confidence and self-esteem, and for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome


Personal relationships: share your thoughts and advice on how to build and maintain healthy personal and professional relationships.