How to achieve personal growth is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. Why? Well, because real success begins on the inside!
Personal growth is the foundation for lasting happiness, confidence, and fulfillment. It’s how you evolve, not just as a business owner, but as a person who feels aligned, joyful, and at peace with what you’re creating in life.
The good news? You can achieve personal growth without burnout, stress, or pushing yourself to exhaustion. Growth doesn’t have to come from hustle or struggle. It can come from ease, awareness, and intention. When you train your brain to think in ways that support your goals, you begin to grow your business and your life the feel-good way.
When you make feeling good a priority, everything else in your business becomes easier. When you feel stressed, you are shutting down the creative pathways in your brain.
When you feel good, you open creative pathways and gain access to great ideas. You notice opportunities that once seemed invisible. You make better choices. You FEEL LIKE taking action. You show up as the happy version of you. Success stops being something you chase. It becomes a natural byproduct of who you are.
How to Achieve Personal Growth the Feel-Good Way
Personal growth doesn’t have to be hard or another “to-do” on your task list. True growth begins with awareness, becoming conscious of what you think, what you believe, and what stories you tell yourself every day.
When you start feeling good on purpose, everything else falls into place. You are using your best brain, making clearer decisions, and noticing opportunities. You respond to challenges with calm instead of stress. Feeling good is not a reward for growth, it’s the actual path to growth.
You don’t need to sacrifice your peace or hustle your way to success. The real secret lies in intention and mindset. When you train your brain to focus on the results you want, your thoughts, energy, and actions begin to align naturally. That’s when growth feels effortless, and progress starts to flow.
10 Ways to Grow as a Person
Personal growth is not about doing more (contrary to what many believe!). It’s about doing what truly matters, consistently. Real change happens through small steps repeated every day. When you shift your focus, your habits, and your mindset, you start to notice everything in your life improving.
With that in mind, here are 10 powerful ways to grow as a person and feel good doing it:
- Focus on positive thoughts. What you think about expands. If you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, celebrate, because you are now AWARE. Shift your thinking to the positive in the moment. When you train your brain to look for the good, you start seeing more of it.
- Celebrate your wins, no matter how small. Each victory builds confidence and momentum. Take time to notice your progress. And the best part? When you focus on what’s going right in your business (and life), you feel better and get better results in the future.
- Surround yourself with uplifting people. Join communities that inspire you, like the Positive Mindset Entrepreneurs Club, where encouragement and growth are part of the daily routine.
- Learn something new! Growth thrives on curiosity. Read a new book, listen to a podcast, or explore a new skill. When you read or listen to positive material, you put that positivity into your brain.
- Reflect. Take a walk in nature, journal, or have some quiet time in the morning or evening. These moments allow your brain to process the events in your life.
- Speak kindly to yourself. Your self-talk shapes your reality. Talk to yourself like you would talk to a child. Give yourself a break. We’re all doing the best that we can in any given moment.
- Take action when you feel good. When you’re feeling good, recognize it, and jump into action. When you feel good, any action you take will be met with success.
- Get better and better at recognizing the “hell, yeses.” We have a saying in the Train Your Brain sandbox, “If it’s not a ‘hell yes,’ then it’s a no. This is a fantastic way to protect your time.
- Breathe. It seems silly to put this on the list, right? But never underestimate the power of 3-4 deep breaths. Just sayin’.
- Practice appreciation daily. This is such common advice because it works. When all else fails, think of three things in your life that you are thankful for and you will instantly start to feel better.
And if you want to make growth fun and effortless, check out my Songfirmations™ on YouTube! You’ll find them in all kinds of musical styles: pop, country, hip-hop, and even rock, so you can choose the ones that fit your personal vibe. It’s such an enjoyable and easy way to train your brain, tap into positivity, and experience firsthand how music can shift your thoughts and mindset toward growth.
Bonus Tip: Focus on Mindset First
Everything begins in your mind. The thoughts you focus on most often create the foundation for your results. Every belief you hold sends a message to your brain, shaping how you see the world and how you respond to it. When you choose thoughts that feel good (thoughts that support your goals and your joy), you start to notice more positive experiences unfolding around you.
This is how you activate your Reticular Activating System (RAS). The RAS is like your brain’s personal filter. It pays attention to what you focus on and starts showing you more of it. When you focus on what’s going right, your brain begins to spot even more things that are going right. It’s how positivity builds momentum.
So ask yourself: What am I focusing on today? What story am I telling myself about who I am and what’s possible for me? Your answers are powerful. They set the direction for your growth and the experiences your brain will help you find next.
How to Measure Personal Growth
You’re probably wondering by now, “how can I measure personal growth”, right? Well, personal growth doesn’t really show up in charts or numbers. It often shows up quietly, in the way you feel and react to everyday life. Maybe you stay calm in situations that once triggered stress. Maybe you speak to yourself with more kindness and patience after a mistake. These small shifts are powerful indicators of real change!
Notice how your thoughts and emotions evolve over time. Do you feel more confident when making decisions? Do you recover faster from challenges? Each of these moments signals that your mindset is growing stronger.
As you focus on the positive, your brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) begins to filter and highlight more of those uplifting experiences. You start spotting evidence of your progress everywhere. And that is proof that the more you train your brain to notice growth, the more growth you’ll continue to see!
What Are The Best Ways to Achieve Goals and Stay Consistent
Setting goals should feel exciting and empowering. Not at all heavy or stressful! That’s because the purpose here is to give your energy direction, not to add more pressure. When you set goals that truly matter to you, they become easier to stick with because they feel meaningful.
So with that said, the best goals are goals that light you up. And remember to cound your progress toward a goal (and not your perfection). Every small win counts. Each positive step builds confidence, creates momentum, and reminds you that you are moving forward.
PS: consistency is easier when you enjoy the process. If you can find ways to feel good on the journey and celebrate along the way, then staying consistent becomes effortless!
How To Achieve Personal Development And Be Your Best Self
As you may have noticed by now, you do not have to reinvent yourself to achieve personal growth. True growth happens when you stop trying to fit into someone else’s version of success and start embracing who you already are. The goal is not to become a “better” person. It is to become more you.
Your quirks, your personality, your unique way of seeing the world… these are not flaws! They are your strengths. They are what make you stand out and what draw the right people and opportunities to you.
Stop shrinking to make others comfortable. Stop editing yourself to seem more “professional” or “acceptable.” The moment you own every part of who you are, you start showing up with confidence and clarity. That is the version of you that attracts success effortlessly. And this is exactly how you step into your Celebrity: the version of you that shines effortlessly because you are being authentic.
The world does not need another copy of someone else. It needs you, fully expressed, standing confidently in your uniqueness. That is what true personal growth looks like.
Best Ways to Grow as a Person and Business Owner
Over the years, I’ve learned that personal growth and business growth are completely connected. Basically, you can’t have one without the other. The more you grow, the more your business grows.
When you train your brain to focus on feeling good, everything else becomes easier. You naturally make better decisions, attract better opportunities, and take actions that are aligned with what you really want. When you feel good, your energy becomes magnetic. The right clients, collaborations, and results start to flow your way.
You don’t need to work harder or push through stress to grow. You simply need to train your brain to think in ways that support your success. That’s exactly what I teach: how to use practical mindset tools and feel-good strategies to rewire your thinking so you can grow your business and enjoy the journey.
Start Your Personal Growth Journey Now!
Personal growth is a journey, and it’s one that gets easier, and a lot more joyful, when you have the right tools and support. You don’t have to burn out or push yourself to exhaustion to become your best self. You can feel good along the way!
When you train your brain to focus on what’s working, everything starts to shift. You make progress faster, you enjoy your business more, and you create real, lasting change. And the best part is, you don’t have to do it alone.
I’ve created so many resources to help you grow and feel good while doing it:
- My YouTube channel is filled with Songfirmations™ and mindset videos to help you stay focused and inspired every day.
- The PME Club gives you ongoing training and a supportive community that helps you stay consistent.
- My Personal Newsletter is a goldmine of useful information, tips, and motivation to keep your brain pointed in the right direction.
- If you love learning on the go, tune in to The Dana Wilde Podcast. Each episode is short, inspiring, and filled with mindset shifts, practical strategies, and feel-good tools to help you grow your business and your joy, without the hustle and grind.
- And if you really want to supercharge your personal growth and business success, my Daily Mantra Newsletter is a must! It’s a quick daily dose of positivity that rewires your thinking over time.
You deserve a business and a life that feels good. Start today, use the tools that make you feel amazing, and enjoy every step of your growth.
