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Home  | Human Flourishing | Personal Development

Personal Development

BY: T. Franklin Murphy  | February 2021 (edited January 17, 2022)
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To flourish, we must progress, not stagnating in the present. We must establish a pattern of improving mind, spirit and body.

What is Personal Development?

Life is dynamic. We live in a sphere of complexity. The recipe for human flourishing would be simple is life was static. It is not. The rules keep changing. Feedback loops are mysteriously concealed, diluted by unrecognized factors. We may be on a roll, doing everything we know we should do, and still get spanked by unforeseen misfortunes.

A part of the answer to flourishing is fostering a growth mindset, dedicated to personal development. Here at Flourishing Life Society we devote much of our efforts to provide insightful explorations into ways to develop and sharpen individual skills, thinking, and efforts to experience greater joys and fulfillment.

Key Definition:   Personal Development

Personal development is a process, not a crowning achievement. Personal development is the process of assessing skills and qualities, considering life objectives (values), and setting goals to realize and maximize potential.

Personal Values and Personal Development

Personal development is, well, personal. Certainly there are plenty of general categories to assist in our unique journey of growth. However, our innermost desires (values) must significantly play into the equation.
 "The key to personal development is taking the right steps — steps that help ensure that you reach whatever goal you are pursuing."
 Tchiki Davis, MA, PhD  |  Berkley Well-Being Institute
Unless we know what we want, what gives us purpose, it is impossible to devise a plan to get there. Values seem to curiously hide from superficial inspections. We need a more consciousness examination, mindfully attending to events and dreams that bring joy. Only through careful attention to our reactions do we begin to zero in on the things that bring personal fulfillment. 

Key Concept:

Successful development requires a goal and a workable plan.

We Need a Plan

Personal development isn't a haphazard process. We need a target and well designed plan. A person's system of goals, strategies for motivation, and surrounding support systems make or break dream fulfillment.

Flourishing Life Society focuses on many aspects of the personal development process. Our expertise lies in the realm of psychology and human wellness. We offer a variety of articles on psychology, wellness, relationships, and achievement. This page is one of Flourishing Life Society's key topic areas with article links updated frequently. 

May your flourishing journey in personal development bring joy and happiness.
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T. Franklin Murphy
T. Franklin Murphy
Wellness. Writer. Researcher.
​T. Franklin Murphy has a degree in psychology. He tirelessly researches scientific findings that contribute to wellness. In 2010, he began publishing his findings.

Index:

Flourishing in Life
  • Personal Development
  • Mindfulness
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Wellness 
Psychology of Wellness
  • Emotions​
  • Personality
  • Defense Mechanisms
Flourishing Relationships
  • Intimate
  • Parent/Child
  • Society
Health and Fitness
​Flourishing Topics

Research
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Psychology Definitions Data Base Link
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External Link. The id and the nudge: where Freud meets behavioural economics
External Link: The New Self-Actualization Model That’s Replacing Maslow’s Pyramid
External Link. Could the ways you cope with stress be undermining you?
External Link. The Secrets to Successful Planning
External Link: the Rule of Uncomfortable Praise

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Internal Link: Life is difficult- Working through the emotions of living, seizing opportunities, and keeping expectations grounded.
Workable Plan. A Flourishing Life Society article link
Learning and Uncertainty. A Flourishing Life Society article image link
Happy with Where We Are. A Flourishing Life Society article link
A Flourishing Life Society article link. Success Traits
Drawing wisdom from Experience
Flourishing Life Society Link. Self-care or Selfish Care: We need to care for ourselves. We have limited strength to interact with others and the world. We must be cautious to not use self-care as an excuse to abandon the world. With rejuvenated strength, we can engage and attune to others.
Living is serious business, give yourself a break. Harsh judgments hurt the soul and slow progress.
Internal Link. Accepting Life on Its Terms: We stress over the hardships; but life is what is. It always will have troublesome moments. Happiness comes and goes; just as sorrows. Once we accept these inevitable truths, the impact of troubles diminishes.
We don't exist in a world of right and wrong choices. There is not a perfect map for us to follow. Most choices include drawbacks and benefits. We must carefully balance our lives, and continually monitor and make adjustments.
Critical Decisions; Making Better Choices. A Flourishing Life Society article image link
Life Limiting Adaptations. A Flourishing Life Society article link
Successful Living. A Flourishing Life Society article image link
The harsh world, with the constant message that
Slow Change. Making progress through slow persistent work. A Flourishing Life Society article link
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