Now that I have: A purpose, a mission plan to actualize my purpose, and a code of conduct to guide my actions I can now put it all together into one concise document that I can reference as much as I want (preferably daily).
I know that this may seem like a lot of work, but it was well worth it, because time spent getting to know yourself and figuring out how to bring more meaning and enjoyment to your life will never be time wasted. This post, along with the previous three, were exercises in becoming more intentional when it comes to the direction of my life. Contrary to popular belief, life is not about “finding yourself” but about “creating yourself.”
These exercises are meant to ensure you are making time to grow in an area that interests you. Personal growth feels great, gives you a sense of fulfillment and is one of the pillars of mental and emotional health, yet so many of us don’t make it a priority in our lives.
The amalgamation of your core values, your mission and your vision statement into one document is called a Personal Development Plan and will serve as your inspiration as well as a daily reminder of where you’re going. When you feel down you just have to read your Personal Development Plan to remind you of WHY you started on this path in the first place. All great structures start with a detailed blueprint, all successful companies have a business plan, so why wouldn’t we have a plan for our most valuable project (our own lives)?
If you can fit your Personal Development Plan onto one page all the better, because the simple things are often the best things. If you come up with a 3 page document as your plan it will be all too easy to feel overwhelmed rather than inspired when you see your Plan, and may cause you to quit. Start small, feel and acknowledge the pride and fulfillment of hitting your mini goals, and then your bigger goals. As you get better at setting up plans and following through on them then you can create more complex development plans, but for now we are going to KISS (keep it simple silly)!
Below is my Personal Development plan which I look at daily to renew my motivation as well as to ingrain the intentions of my life into my subconscious. For best results attach as many good emotions to your vision for your future as possible, try to feel those emotions whenever you read or think about your plan and your goals. Always imagine yourself having already achieved your goals.
Having a development plan makes me feel like I have control over my life and it feels really good! If you need help in putting everything together into your own custom development plan then feel free to reach out to me.
04/2020
NICKI THOMPSON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
VISION
I live a life filled with happiness and love. I’m always improving in the areas of movement and self-development and I feel passion when I have the opportunity to help others to do the same. I capitalize off of my natural strengths and abilities which allows me to live a life of financial and physical freedom.
MISSION
To live a life committed to happiness, freedom, movement, health and self-development through daily focused practice in these areas.
CORE VALUES
Health
Movement/Fitness Training
Integrity – Honesty, jusitce, loyalty, values
Happiness – Choosing happiness at all times
Freedom – Financial and Physical freedrom
Self-Mastery – Being committed to a growth mindset
Spirituality – Meditation, gratitude, visualization
Service – Helping others when I can
AREAS OF FOCUS
Personal Growth: Completing my Integrative Nutritionist Course, Become the most knowledgeable person in Montreal on the topic of self-development
Health: Continuing to grow my movement, strength, mobility and flexibility training
Spirituality: Developing a meditation and visualization practice, practicing daily gratitude
PRACTICES
Integrative Nutritionist Course: Study 1hr a day Monday-Friday + 30 Minutes on Saturday
Complete one Quiz a week on Saturday
Acquisition of knowledge on topic of Self Development: Read on the topic everyday for at least 15 minutes a day
Movement/Fitness: Complete at least 3 strength training sessions a week, complete a minimum of 15 minutes of mobility and movement training daily/practice handstands at least 5 minutes daily
Spirituality: Meditate daily starting at 10 minutes and gradually increasing the time incrementally/visualize daily starting at 5 minutes increasing the time incrementally/daily gratitude
MINI GOALS 90 DAYS
Integrative Nutrition Course: 12 Quizzes Completed
Acquisition of knowledge on topic of Self Development: 3 Book on the Subject Completed Fitness: Maintain 3 minutes in ground locomotion, 10 second handstand achieved consistently
Spirituality: 40 minutes of daily sitting meditation/10 minutes of daily visualization/daily gratitude
