Life brings many lessons, and that reality inspired me to write several books on personal development. Career development is also part of the overall process. Taking a hard look at yourself can bring many benefits and growth in both personal and career development. In doing this, you can see where making some changes is evident.

Looking closely at what skills match career choices similar to what you already have can reveal different titles for your skills that will make you look better. It can also reveal areas where more training could make a big difference.

Withdrawing from friends, family, and colleagues
Avoiding activities that are usually enjoyed
Sleeping too much or too little
Eating too much or too little
Feeling hopeless
Having consistently low energy
Using mood-altering substances more frequently
Displaying negative emotions
Being confused
Being unable to complete daily tasks

- These insight areas are ways we can learn more about ourselves. My book “Finding the Best Version of Ourselves: The Interview of Self” focused on looking at ourselves to find areas to improve, polish, and make ourselves more marketable. It would have been a plus if I had included ideas on personal mental health assessment in that edition of the book.