Why Attend Self-Development Workshops?

Why Attend Self-Development Workshops?

Adapted from an article by Ewen Chia

Did you ever stop and think about why people get so enthusiastic about attending self-development workshops and seminars? In this article, I will reveal to you the benefits that these people get out of attending them.

BROADEN YOUR SCOPE

Firstly, self-development workshops can broaden a person’s scope. I have attended many myself, and every time I learn to see things from different angles and perspectives. It actually makes you think deeper rather than accept things at their face value. It teaches you to ask big questions like “when” and “how”. I would even say that it develops your cognitive thinking because it makes you want to think more. You may even notice how other people fail to see things from your perspective, and that is where you need to realise that these people did not have the privilege of learning what you learnt at the workshop.

IMPROVE YOURSELF

The next benefit about attending personal development courses is pretty obvious, and that is the fact that you get to improve yourself. I have mentioned this point previously in the paragraph above, but apart from broadening your scope, workshops can also help you develop your interpersonal skills and emotional quotient (EQ). There are even some events where you will be forced to step out of your comfort zone and do things that you either fear or dread doing. Hence, you may even overcome your fears at such events.

MEET GREAT PEOPLE

Personal development courses also give you the opportunity to meet like-minded people. This is your chance to network with people who have the same interests as you and form lifelong friendships. You could even take this a step farther by becoming business partners or starting a joint venture together. The possibilities are endless. Most of the speakers in these workshops will encourage you to mix around with other people. However, I encourage you to take the initiative to socialise and get to know others.


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