What is self improvement?
What is self improvement or personal development? Personal development or self-improvement consists of activities that develop a person's capabilities and potential, build human capital , facilitate employability , enhance quality of life , and facilitate the realization of dreams and aspirations. Personal development may take place over the course of an individual's entire lifespan and is not limited to one stage of a person's life. It can include official and informal actions for developing others in roles such as teacher, guide, counselor, manager, coach, or mentor, and it is not restricted to self-help. When personal development takes place in the context of institutions , it refers to the methods, programs, tools, techniques, and assessment systems offered to support positive adult development at the individual level in organizations . Improving self-awareness Improving self-knowledge Improving skills and/or learning new ones Building or renewing ident