Personal Development Journal

Part I

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A personal development journal is a great way to identify where you can improve your life and
track your progress! It can help with university, career or life goals .

Write down what you want to work on, and how to make it happen. A personal development
journal is great for accountability and motivation!

You can start your journal by a self-discovery. When you truly know yourself, it will be easier
for you to set your goals. This is going to be answered in Personal SWOT Analysis, Who I am?
And self-esteem quiz.

The last part of the journal you are going to reflect on a topic covered in chapters 1, 2, or 3.
 Personal SWOT Analysis

Before you start this journal, it is important to evaluate yourself and see your strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. You can use the figure below to help you with the
analysis.

Please fill in the following table.

Strengths Opportunities

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

Weaknesses Threats

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
 Who I am?

Explore yourself and find out what is your personality. You can use the personality tests
provided in the Blackboard in Chapter 2 material (personality test link).

Personality Test Result

Five-Factor Model of Personality

Dark Triad

MBTI

Here you are going to analyze your self-concept (3 Cs) characteristics. Please tick the box
that you think relates to your level (high or low) and then explain why you choose this level
(for example, high complexity because I have many roles such as student, daughter, sister,
friend, social association member, etc.).

Self-concept Characteristics High Low Explain

Complexity

Consistency

Clarity
 Self Esteem Quiz

A quiz for self-esteem is a way for you to determine how you see yourself. By being honest
with yourself as to where you are today, you can see where you need to make improvements.
Your self-image is how you evaluate your own life, how you feel about university, your
relationships and where you're going. How do you really feel about yourself? Do you have a
harsh, negative opinion of yourself? Find out what kind of self-image you have by taking the
quiz for self-esteem below.
For each question, choose one of the following answers.
Statement Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always
You express your opinions openly
You have no fear of being rejected by
other people
When you have to make a major
decision that affects mostly you, you
may consult with other people, but the
final decision is your own
You forgive yourself for your mistakes
You believe you deserve the best life
has to offer
Your accept yourself for being the way
you are
You are able to express your feelings,
both positive and negative
You set aside some time just for you
You ask for help when you need it
You will return an unsatisfactory item
to a store
You don't worry about what others
think of you
If you are dissatisfied with an important
part of your life, you will take steps to
make a change
You are comfortable making eye
contact with other people
When criticized, you listen, but don't
take it personally
You are comfortable trying new things
You can make a list of your
accomplishments and/or positive
qualities without a great deal of
difficulty
You are comfortable around successful
people
You believe you can handle anything
Scoring: give yourself.
1 point for each Never
2 points for each Rarely
My score:
3 points for each Sometimes
4 points for each Usually
5 points for each Always

What your scores on the quiz for self-esteem mean?

0-18: Time to Change

You question every decision you make and are crippled by lack of self-respect. Your self-
esteem is dangerously low, and you MUST make improving your self-esteem a #1 priority in
your life.
19-36: Signs of Trouble
You believe other people are worth more than you are. Your self-esteem is shaky at best and
needs work.
37-54 Middle of the Road
You have days when you think you're doing ok, and days when you question everything you
do. Work on believing in yourself a little more, and everything will fall into place.
55-72: On the Right Track
Your faith in yourself is on the right track but can use improvement. Practice recognizing each
small accomplishment and your self-esteem will start to soar.
73-90: Solid Self-Esteem
On one has to tell you that you're ok! You have a health sense of self-respect and rarely, if ever,
question your decisions. You learn from your mistakes instead of dwelling on them. Keep up
the good work!
 Reflection

Think about any topic that has been covered in chapters 1, 2, and 3. Choose a topic that is
related to an event or situation that you have experienced personally. Here are some of the
questions that can help you to write your reflection (number of words 100-200):
• What went well and why? How did I contribute to it?
• What didn’t go well and why? How did I contribute to it?
• What lessons can I learn from it?
• How can/will I apply these lessons in the future?
• What can I be proud of and why?
• Have I been the person I’m striving to be? Yes/No, why?