I am happy to inform you that this is a guest post by Virginia Cooper. Her website is learnaliving.co. From Virginia’s site: “I’m a retired community college instructor. I always encouraged my students to see the real-world value in their education, and now, I want to spread that message as wide as possible! I hope that Learn a Living will be a go-to resource for adult learners embarking on starting, continuing, or finishing their education.”

Thank you, Virginia!

A Preamble

If you’ve been reflecting on your personal growth and are interested in continuing your journey, you may wonder how to bolster your development quickly and efficiently. Whether you want to work towards long-term goals or find yourself and discover simple truths, a few strategies could help.

1. Reach for the Stars and Start Your Own Business

If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business but haven’t been able to make it work yet, now may be the right time. You can boost your self-confidence and personal growth by taking a chance and beginning your business today.

While reaching for the stars, though, don’t forget to take care of a few legalities involved in starting a business to avoid potential headaches later on. Look into the different business formation types and their advantages and disadvantages.

Be sure to choose one with the right coverage and tax advantages.

2. Consider Switching Career Paths or Going Back to School

According to Robert Half Talent Solution’s biannual survey, about 50% of workers plan to change career paths in 2023. Of course, the first step is polishing up that resume.

Luckily, plenty of online tools help; you can use free templates to highlight your skills and give you an advantage over the competition.

If you’re professionally unfulfilled, you may need to find a new career to grow. In some cases, this may require going back to school.

Whether you want to earn a degree in computer science, business, or teaching, you could apply for an online or part-time program that offers the necessary flexibility. This could be especially helpful if you are a caregiver at home or if attending a traditional campus is inconvenient or impossible.

3. Transform Your Home into a Stress-Free Oasis

If you currently live in a cluttered space that tends to stress you out, but you’ve always dreamed of living in a peaceful, pleasant oasis, now is your chance to make that dream a reality.

When your home is a calm and supportive space, you can better focus on and eventually achieve your goals.

You don’t need to remodel or discard all your current furniture completely. Instead, you can start small by throwing out clutter and keeping your home clean and organized.

If any other issues at home cause you stress, it’s best to deal with them now to ensure you can enjoy a healthy, positive space for healing inside your home.

4. Adopt Healthy New Hobbies and Daily Routines

Growing as a person includes adopting a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. You can easily support your well-being every day simply by working on a few healthy hobbies and making them a part of your everyday routine.

For instance, you may wish to start with the following:

● Exercising in the morning

● Meditating before work

● Cooking fresh, nutritious meals right at home

Walking is an easy and beneficial habit if you’re looking for improved mental and physical health.

Studies have shown that walking can improve energy levels, reduce stress, and help manage weight. What’s more, with the help of a Walk Score, you can easily find places to walk near you no matter where you live. Start small with some relaxed strolls and work your way up; the results will be worth it!

5. Lean on Life Coaches, Mentors, and Friends in Your Journey

Lastly, your journey may go much more smoothly if you have friends to lean on. If you struggle to reach your goals alone, build a support network. Your support could come from the following:

● Personal mentors

● Close friends

● Life coaches

● Family members

If you’re a woman over 55, check out Loop See Ladder. Chris helps women determine which next steps will get them where they want to be.

Conclusion - Never Stop Growing

As you embark on a quest to grow and learn, having a few helpful tips could give your journey the boost it needs. To further your personal growth and development, consider starting a business, returning to school, keeping a stress-free home, learning a new hobby, and leaning on your support network.

A Challenge For You:

1. What have you been aching to learn and do? Now is the time. Write this dream down on paper and examine it from all angles.

2. Create a goal for this dream with a concrete deadline you etch in stone. And create actionable, achievable steps to reach that goal. Make sure those steps are detailed and easy to navigate.

3. You have already put your plan into action by doing this work. Now, prepare to climb your first step. Tomorrow!

4. Celebrate.

5. You are amazing!

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