Personal development and having more time is a frequently heard resolution. One that I would like to applaud. At the beginning of every year, around the end of the first month, I ask people how far they are with their New Year's resolutions. Or it works. Whether they have already made progress. I usually get feedback that someone has fallen back into their old pattern.  

Very understandable in itself. Persisting in a change requires a lot of effort and perseverance is simply difficult. Old patterns lurk and before you know it you're doing 'it' as usual again. But what many people do not realize enough is that not only perseverance is a factor of attention, but also starting. Because how do you start? A suitable approach is the engine of your success. Also realize that real change takes time. And that personal development does not happen from one moment to the next.

A good start to making a change sustainable is determining why this is so important to you. What do you want to get out of it? Moreover, it is good to reflect on your own core values. What are you good at? What do you need to do to make sustainable change successful? Someone who has difficulty saying no needs a different approach than someone who likes to start something but finds it difficult to finish something.

Knowing where your core qualities lie helps you make the right choices in your personal development. At Kenneth Smit we can help you with this, for example by creating one personality profile. This provides immediate insight, allowing you to take immediate steps to make this year your year. 

Would you like to know more about personal development and what I can do for you? Contact us at j.jobing@kennethsmit.com