People often ask me whether personal transformation is basically all of the power of the mind, and my answer to that is no. The reason why so much attention is paid to mental strength is that this is an area of personal transformation that many people struggle with.
However, the fuller answer about what happens to personal transformation comes from understanding that a person has physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects. Some would even add a soul to this list as a separate domain, while others would include it in a spiritual category.
There is some kind of personal growth course that you absolutely have to assume in this dynamic interaction if you witness a major change in your life.
One of the things that I share in my forthcoming book, The World Is Your Oyster, is the transformation of your mind, health, emotions, and spirit. This is an integrated approach to personal transformation, which can lead to significant changes and growth when all these areas are addressed.
Even if you feel that your main task is related to your mind, it will affect each of the above aspects, so you need to avoid treating them as separate objects and treating them as related domains.
For personal growth requires knowledge that relates to the development of the above areas. Mastering the above areas understands how each area affects the other dimensions, the skillful application of knowledge, and not just theoretical understanding. You also need a life experience that will allow you to learn the root. This may include learning or new experience that serves as a catalyst for growth.
Finally, you need a feedback mechanism, be it the goals by which you measure your height, or the presence of a trainer or mentor to provide feedback. You can even put yourself in a situation that checks your growth so that you can assess your development.
The next time you get anxious, for example, ask yourself about the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental components of your experience. A simple task on these questions will increase your awareness of the process of genuine personal transformation and allow you to plan a more individual solution to your personal development.
