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Show Notes:

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows the importance of Self-actualization

• More downtime is great like personal retreats, mindfulness, prayer, yoga and relaxing vacations
• Gratitude journaling is a good method for reflecting on your blessings
• Volunteer leadership opportunities can be very rewarding and are within everyone’s reach
• 70-20-10 model of development

• More frequent breaks help improve productivity, mindfulness and give you a chance to reflect
  • Headspace app
  • Pomodoro Technique
• Accountability partners and coaches help keep you focused and give feedback on your progress
• Book: Insight by Tasha Eurich
• Ask for feedback by writing “What is something that might be getting in the way of me [fill in the blank with your development goal]?” on the front of a notecard.  Have your peer group respond with anonymous feedback on the back of that notecard. This feedback will be a major gift for your development.
• Don’t try to climb the mountain to the top of your goal too quickly or you may find it overwhelming. Take baby steps and start the journey!
• Book: FYI: For Your Improvement by Korn Ferry – look for used copies to save money; older editions are still quite useful
• Book: Before Happiness by Shawn Achor
• Book: Boundaries series by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
• Brene Brown has created some wonderful resources in a variety of media formats including
  • Book: Gifts of Inspiration
  • Book: Daring Greatly
  • Super Soul Sunday