The great writer Isaac Asimov once said, “Education is not something you can finish.” His words ring true every time we are inherently driven to learn something new! Perhaps it’s the curiosity to discover new skills or just human nature that makes us constantly strive to better ourselves.
There are so many resources available today to learn and acquire new skill sets. Thanks to the internet revolution we can learn so much online. The only trick is to find the right and credible sources to begin polishing our skills and honing new ones.
In this article, we look into some of the most interesting personal development websites that will help you acquire new skills from the comfort of your home. Sometimes it’s so important to challenge ourselves and bring out the best of our talents that often lie latent and asleep.
TED
You probably know all about how great TED is for learning and acquiring new skills and perspectives in life. In case you haven’t tried it yet, it’s high time you do! You don’t want to miss out on the greatest minds dishing out all the inspiration you need!
While attending a live TED conference can cost you anything between $5000 - $10000, you gain free access to numerous TED talks online by visiting their website.
Another good way to watch TED talks while on the go is by downloading the TED App from Google Play Store. You can also check out the most popular TED talks of all time.
Udemy
Udemy is a great platform for e-learning. With good instructors and well-organized courses, it is certainly worth exploring. You can create a free account and browse through the various programs on offer.
You have access to courses from several categories like finance and accounting, IT and software, design, marketing, lifestyle, personal development, health, and fitness, among others. Each course can cost you anything between $20 to $200.
So what are the skills you are looking to acquire? If you love to write, you can consider polishing your writing skills by taking part in a storytelling workshop.
If you are feeling stressed or running low on confidence, courses designed to build your confidence or help you manage stress can get you back on track by honing the skills you need to face the present challenges.
Mindbloom
Mindbloom is a personal development website that gives priority to mental health. It has a great team of doctors, psychologists, and therapists that offer guidance to keep you motivated and help you to achieve your goals.
The website is very interactive and offers many tools to map your development. For instance, you can create a tree with its branches representing various aspects of your life like health, relationships, finances, career, spirituality, and others.
You can work towards nurturing this tree through the sun which stands for inspiration and water which represents action. It’s a very creative method to keep oneself motivated.
Mindbloom is free to use. However, if you wish to avail of a personal therapy session it can cost you anything between $100 to $250 per session.
Takeaway
In life, we all face troubles, heartbreaks, missed opportunities, and challenges, and while it is therapeutic to grieve for a while, we mustn’t get stuck in the gloom.
The world has so many things to offer, there is always something new to learn and a million ways to make the most of our time and talent!
