How to find the balance between professional and personal development?

by tova
3 replies
As a young professional on the grind, I want to constantly be improving my business, but I also want to be improving myself. I feel like, to some extent, these things are intertwined but I worry about getting so caught up in the business side of things that I forget about my own personal growth and stagnate as an individual. Am I wrong to even be thinking about these things as two separate issues? Do I personally develop when I professionally develop, just inherently? Even if that is the case - any suggestions on programs, or seminars I can take to help promote continual growth in both areas?
Do you think that personal development is too individualized to provide advice on? I hope not! I will take all advice and wisdom, readily. As I said, I am a young professional, new to this type of thinking. I believe I will thrive here, but of course need to be forward-thinking and realistic about both my strengths and shortcomings.
To be more specific, I am hoping to personally develop in the following areas:
1. Networking
2. Leadership
3. Public Speaking
4. Management
5. Business Development
6. Investments
Will a lot of this just be learned and developed through trial by error? (Also, don't get the wrong idea. I have a lot to contribute professionally, and especially to the project I am involved with. I am just someone who always wants to be developing. I don't want to come to a stand-still. I always want to be pushing the envelope.
#balance #development #find #personal #professional
  • Profile picture of the author Wayne Equity
    What about relationships? family? fitness? learning? peace of mind? Do you not care about these things?

    Make sure your goals include ALL areas of life that matter to you, then build positive, consistent daily habits, big or small, that will guarantee you improve all areas of life. The areas you care most about are the ones that will get the most time and attention, but everything should get even a little bit of attention every day. That's my message to you.

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  • Profile picture of the author thgk111
    Too many things to consider, I also find it difficult to determine which way to go forward. Actually, doing what you like is always the best way to succeed, but it really takes time, it requires passion as well.
    Think of it, keep trying, hope you'll find your way soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author Corey Pluto
    If you grow as a person, your business will grow on a linear level.

    Sometimes, all we have to do is dig inside to scoop the gems.

    Then manifestation comes and reality changes.
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