What's Important to Me by Vivien Talon

What's Important to Me?

By Vivien Talon

    There are many things in life that matter to me. My family. Friends. Grades. Health. All these things hold a certain importance to me, and I cherish them all. But one thing that I've never thought of until now, is the significance of growth and self-development.

   Self development is not just physical. It's more than going out for a run everyday, it seen as self-care, setting personal goals, and even spending time with friends. 

   Everyday I always strive to improve myself. Self improvement affects everything that matters to me. As I grow, I am able to not only better my life, but also the lives of those around me. My well being improves, physical and mental. My grades rise as I learn how to manage time wisely and study efficiently. Self-development teaches me how to nurture my relationships with my family and friends better, how to take care of my mental and physical health, and have a better school experience. 

   

   Growth is good for me -- for anyone -- in so many ways. When I make mistakes, I am able to develop ways to solve  issues and put forth better qualities about myself through self-growth. Personal development challenges me, it helps me establish goals, pushes me out of my comfort zone. It keeps me inspired and motivated to become a better person.   

 

   If I never tried to improve myself, I wouldn't change at all. If I never tried to better myself, I would be the same person throughout my whole life. I would make the same mistakes over and over again, and I would never reach my potential. I definitely have not reached my full potential -- at least not yet. But I recognize the importance of self-development. Needless to say, self-development improves all aspects of life.