Personal Growth Goals: By Emily Graham

​​We live in a time that is complex and fast-paced. All too often, we are left with little time for self-reflection. It is not a secret that taking the time to pause and reflect on our lives leads to personal improvement. However, it has been difficult to prioritize such a practice because of all the other demands in our lives. A recent study shows that many Americans feel like they are constantly running and never have enough time to take care of themselves or their personal growth needs. For help getting you back on track with your personal growth, Namaste With Lae offers these time-tested tips.

Going Back to School

Furthering your education is a method of personal growth for a great deal of the population. Motivation Ping says education is the progressive maturing of an individual. It is how one learns and grows one’s intellect, emotions, behavior, self-awareness, and aspirations. Getting your degree is possible even if you’re raising a family, working full-time, or both. Online degree programs make it possible to earn your degree from home at your own pace and schedule, though it’s important that you make sure the school you choose is accredited.

Starting Your Own Business

This can be a dream for a lot of people but they don’t know where to start. Most people start off small while they’re still working a full or part-time job and that’s especially true if the business you want to begin is one you can work from home and is digitally based. Or, if your business is one where you can produce and sell your products and services in the evenings or weekends. Even beginning small, you’ll want to create a business plan.

You should also decide early how you’ll structure your business. Many entrepreneurs choose to structure their businesses as an LLC since it allows the business owner to separate their personal and business finances. It’s an easy process to create yourself, saving you money on lawyer fees. There are several steps to follow and you should check with your local officials since the rules vary from state to state, so look up LLC information before you get started.

If starting your own business doesn’t appeal to you, perhaps you’ve considered changing jobs. The first step you should take is refreshing your resume, and you can try this online tool to help. You’ll be able to customize the look of your resume so it stands out from other candidates. Then you can confidently apply for a new job.

Creating a Space for Personal Growth

This means putting some thought into your home,  the energy it has, and its effect on you. Having too much clutter in your home can make you feel anxious and depressed and can definitely diminish your ability to grow personally. You can also help bring more life into your environment by allowing more light into the home, adding plants, and cleaning your home with natural products like sea salt, lemons, and vinegar. Many people use sage to clear bad energy from their homes, too.

You may decide that your current living situation just isn’t working for you anymore. Take a look at available rentals online. You’ll find dozens of options in your area. By filtering out what doesn’t work for you, you can find a new place in no time.

Meditation, Yoga, and Tai Chi

 These are great ways to reduce stress and anxiety. Both stress and anxiety are not only bad for your health but inhibit personal growth. All three of these disciplines are designed to allow the practitioner to focus on their well-being while promoting ways to improve their lives through positive reinforcements both physically and emotionally. Most of these can be learned in online formats though it’s often better to begin them in a classroom or one-on-one setting to get feedback and reinforcement. These are also linked to other body-mind improvements like eating a more healthy diet or engaging in a regular exercise routine.

When most people think of going to the chiropractor, they envision someone cracking their back. Although this is one common therapy that chiropractors offer, there is a lot more to this field than meets the eye. Chiropractic care is based on the belief that the body has the ability to heal itself. Massage therapy is one popular way that chiropractors support the body's natural healing process. Massage therapy can help to relieve pain, increase range of motion, and improve circulation. In addition, it can also help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. As a result, massage therapy can be an incredibly effective tool for supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself.

We are only human and cannot be perfect, so in order for us to become successful, we have to improve ourselves constantly. Personal growth can be achieved through hard work, setting goals, dedication, and being able to adapt quickly to the ever-changing world.

Namaste With Lae is here to teach you about the mental and physical benefits of yoga. Why not schedule an appointment?

Written by: Emily Graham of MightyMoms.Net