Personal Development Introduction Flashcards
What is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT?
process of improving and understanding oneself
What are examples of self-improvement?
enhancing employment skills, increasing consciousness, building wealth
How has self-help and personal development helped BUSINESS MANAGERS?
they obtain more qualified and motivated personnel, encouraged more people to go into the business themselves
What is a common misconception about personal development?
not a way of solving problems, but growing
The more you learn about yourself…
the better life you’ll be able to create
One of the tips for beginners is…
there is a reason for everything
Any problem that you keep…
gives you some hidden benefit
Why is KNOWLEDGE important?
required for setting goals, defining an action plan, risk assessment
Why are SKILLS important?
they determine whether real actions are performed in accordance with the plan
When do HABITS form?
when the same ability is used many times in the same situation
How do habits work?
automatically and subconsciously
What set of experiments popularized CLASSICAL CONDITIONING?
Ivan Pavlov’s experiments
What are all the EFFICIENCY-INCREASING SKILLS?
determination, confidence, persistence, stress-management, problem-solving skills, creativity, generating ideas
What is DETERMINATION?
focusing on goals without distractions
What can be developed through self-discipline exercises?
determination and persistence