These are my personal development challenges for the coming time
š¬š£Training my Communication
goal Communicating clearly and convincingly is challenging. I am forcing myself not to run away from the conversations I want to have but instead to seek them out and get out of my comfort zone.
how I am an introvert, not a good talker, but more of a listener. Whether at the gym, at the pub, with clients, or in the street, I am training myself to open up conversations with strangers and to have fluent conversations. Sometimes, conversations flow naturally, and sometimes, I stand in front of someone, trying to find 'something' to talk about.
š¤¼āāļøš„Broaden my social & professional networks
goal This one extends the previous challenge. With improved communication skills, it is easier to build broader networks. I find it interesting to research how relationships (whether professionally, as friends, or romantic) are established and maintained. I challenge myself to connect with new people. I am working on establishing new connections and actively broadening my social networks. Aldo, being very introverted and getting my energy from being alone, I need to keep pushing myself to socialize more often.
how By joining classes, taking initiative at work, going out, joining events, inviting people, etc.
challenges There is little time left in my schedule to invest in friendships and maintain relationships. Connecting to like-minded people takes time, and balancing social time with everything else I want to do is hard.
š§šļøMore time for personal development
goal Time is key. I give āPersonal developmentā a broad interpretation. It encompasses various things, such as reading, writing, studying, working on my projects, working out, healthy living, investing in relationships, etc. It is a challenge to balance out all of them.
how Discipline will create more time and work part-time (a controversial topic, but I think the time it creates for me will be beneficial in the long run, and it is really important to me to focus on different things).
š”gaining more independence
goal I want to live alone for some time. I want to be free to shape my place and live on my terms. It gives me space to discover myself. I donāt know how long. The future will give guidance. I want to have had the experience of living alone.
how Taking more initiative, travel and live in other places, maybe do some coliving abroad
šš¼International living/ working
goal I want to see something of the worldānot the popular tourist destinations but real life in places where the average tourist never comes. For example, I want to better understand what it is like to live in India or grow up in the African suburbs.
how Traveling when possible, find an international job, building international network
šŖ©šŗBeing young and enjoying the gifts of being in your 20s
goal Enjoying my 20s. Going out and dancing till the early hours.