Personal development or self-improvement 

Consists of activities that develop a person's capabilities and potential, 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.

Among other things, personal development may include the following activities:

  •  Journaling: is the act of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a diary or notebook. It can be a private and personal space to reflect on your life, explore your emotions, and set goals for your future.

  • Building new habits: A habit is a routine behavior or practice that you perform regularly, often subconsciously — like a well-worn path for your brain that allows you to carry out actions without expending much thought or effort

Personal development goals

are objectives you set to improve your character, skills and capabilities. Setting these goals involves assessing yourself and identifying the areas in which you can improve to maximize your potential. To get started with personal development, you should create a plan with actionable step
 
What is an example of a personal development goal?
Develop a reading habit
Reading habitually and regularly is a great personal development goal because it is a means of education amongst other individual benefits.

 

The five key areas of personal development: mental, social, spiritual, emotional, and physical.