IMC
Personal Development Template "PDT"

Week 1: Being intentional about growth

Introduction - Understanding the program and getting to know team members.  What does Personal Development mean to you?  Are you ready to be intentional?  What kind of team member will you be?  What will it take for you to get the most out of this program?

Week 2: Embracing Identity

Who are you?  How do you describe yourself?  What makes you unique?  Give realistic insight into 

how you are actually perceived.  How do you want others to perceive you? What do you like about yourself and what would you like to change?

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Week 3: Gaining Self-Awareness

Assess strengths and weaknesses, uncover debilitating beliefs, choosing areas to focus on within the program such as education, job, health, relationships, finances, etc.

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Week 4: Regulating Emotions

Understanding and expressing emotions, managing anger, anxiety, disappointment, etc. Self-care and healthy boundaries.

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Week 5:  Values Based Living

Getting clear about what matters most – love, family, faith, service, etc.  Identifying and living your purpose.

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Week 6:  Avoiding Destructive Relationships

Letting go of relationships that hurt us. Setting healthy boundaries. Why we get stuck? Using respect as the filter.

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Week 7:  Building Life-affirming Relationships

Shared values, growth mindset, the courage to enter new environments and face rejection. 

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Week 8:  Managing Resources

Finances, health, time, talent, etc.

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Week 9:  Managing Desires

Know your limits and boundaries about sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling, fame, hobbies, etc.

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Week 10: Finding Meaning in Work

Professionalism, significance, dependability, further education, cultural competency, impact

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Week 11: Setting Goals

Life planning, strategic action plans, building support systems.

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Week 12: Committing to Community 

Giving back, teaching others, making the world a better place.