My Guide to Personal Development as a 45yo Dad

Younger Jim never cared for his well-being or for building healthy habits.

But as I got older, priorities shifted, and personal development came first on the list.

Now, as a middle-aged dad who's embraced working from home, I am in the middle of a transformation. I have already found out that small changes lead to significant shifts.

The journey of personal development often starts within. It's about fostering a healthier lifestyle, enhancing productivity, and cultivating positive habits. By doing these things—eating better, organizing my time, and making good habits—I've changed a lot for the better, both physically and mentally.

Health

First off, being healthy! I've been eating better and MUCH LESS food. And guess what? I've been a lot more active doing the simplest workout we can all do: walking! I aim for over 10,000 steps every day! It's like going on an adventure and it makes me feel super happy and full of energy.

Some would say it's a waste of time. Nonsense.

During my daily walks, I listen to podcasts and audiobooks, learning about entrepreneurship, business, and marketing! All this also helped me avoid negative self-talk, as well. Win-win.

Productivity

Then there's doing more stuff without getting tired. Since I work from home, I have to make sure I use my time wisely. So, I've learned how to organize my day better. This way, I get lots of work done but still have time for fun things with the family.

Habits

And lastly, I've been working on my habits. You know, those things we do every day without thinking about them? Well, I've been experimenting with some cool new things each day, like tracking calories and brushing my teeth 🤣 . It helps me feel more enthusiastic for the day ahead, and I sleep like a baby!