“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway
The Importance of Personality Development
The
word personality is derived from the Latin word ‘persona’, which means a mask.
Personality development refers to the process of developing, enhancing, and changing one's
personality over time. Such development occurs naturally over the course of life, but it can also be modified through intentional efforts.
Everything that makes you — likes, dislikes,
temperament — is something to celebrate. Your unique personality shows the
world your value and is what makes you worth knowing.
Your personality is the unique combination of traits
and behavior that form in response to various influences. These influences
include nature, your genetic predisposition, and nurture, your experiences
and environment.
"People can undergo changes in their attitudes,
behaviors, and thought patterns in response to new experiences or personal
growth,”.
If we focus on certain variables in our
daily lives, we have control to significantly enhance our mood, optimism,
meaning, and happiness.
Simple Activities for
personality development
So what are some tools that we can
utilize to rejoice, recreate, and rejuvenate. Here are some simple
strategies:
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Engage and relate to other people.
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Find fulfillment in creativity and productivity.
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Look beyond oneself and help others find lasting meaning, satisfaction,
and wisdom.
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Practice daily mindfulness and gratitude.
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Exercise – even if it is 20 minutes three to five times a week.
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Bring to your awareness and practice healthier, cleaner nutrition.
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Immerse yourself in nature.
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Unplug from electronics.
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Create fun and joyful moments with your children and family.
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Ask yourself, "What do I enjoy?" and engage in it.
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If you have a passion, immerse yourself in it.
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Give to others.
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Generate internal positivity by seeking and affirming the good in your
life.
The prerequisite of self-development:
Important
reminders
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Self-discovery is a process and looks different for everyone.
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It requires time, effort, kindness, and consistency.
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If something didn’t work for someone, it doesn’t mean it would not work
for you and vice versa.
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Surround yourself with people who help you grow.
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Progress on this path is subjective, which means only you can decide
what progress means.
How to get started?
Step out
of your comfort zone
Some people are comfortable in their routine, and there’s nothing wrong
with that. But trying new things has many benefits, including increased focus,
improved memory, and greater creativity, which can all contribute to your
overall personality.
If you want to become a little more adventurous, shake things up by:
- Giving an interactive presentation
- Volunteering for a difficult
project at work
- Writing an article for the office
newsletter
- Talking to someone new
- Taking a class in something outside
of your skill set
The
Developing Personality
As you can see, how one's
personality develops is not as simple as just saying that it is one thing;
however, there is one thing that most researchers seem to agree on: one's
childhood lays the foundation for the personality that one will have as an
adult. The genes we are born with, coupled with the environment we are brought
up in and the situations we live through, all work together. They end up
creating the personality you see as an adult.
Work on
your Body Language
Body language is just as
important for your personality as your verbal communication skills. It tells a
lot about yourself and helps people in making accurate conjectures about you.
Everything including the way you walk, sit, talk or eat leaves an impact over
the people around you and having a correct body language can do wonders for
your personality. Walk in an upright position with shoulders straight. Do not
droop. Sit in a relaxed posture and make always eye contact while speaking.
Be
confident
Yes, that’s the key. Being confident
about who you are and what you are doing is the most important tip for
personality development. Never doubt your capabilities and if there is
something you need to work upon then put in all the effort so you can come over
your fears and gain confidence. Read success stories or surround yourself with
motivational thoughts or “encouragements” which can boost up your self-esteem
and help you in attaining a charming personality. Just everything you do, have
faith in yourself and put in your hard work. There can be nothing more
appealing in your personality than an incredible confidence.
Organising
Your Time
If you are considering making changes in
your life, finding additional time often poses a problem.
It could be that the changes you are
thinking of making are to ensure you have extra time to:
Spend with your family.
Spend on things you enjoy doing.
Devote to your work.
Devote to your education.
Whatever the reason, looking at how you
spend your time will encourage you to think of ways your time could be managed
more effectively.
The first
step is often the hardest…
Barriers
to personal development are often more in the mind than anywhere else.
The first step — whether it is signing up for a course, getting some
books from the library, or finding a website that can help — is often the hardest.
As you take that first step, remember that the process is described as
‘lifelong’ for a reason: you are always learning, it is only the level of
formality that changes.
Be kind
to everyone.
We are always taught to be
kind to others since our childhood. Still, some of us fail to do so. Studies
show that kindness to self and others brings happiness, prosperity, wisdom, and
other positive traits.
It is further categorized into four steps, which are listed below:
Remember that we deserve kindness and affection
from ourselves.
Remember that we have no right to be
unkind to others.
We should be aware of the emotions and
feelings of others.
Remember that mistakes are a part of
life. Learn to start again after learning from our mistakes.
If
you want to be liked by others…
Stop judging others.
Stop pointing fingers at others and showing them mistakes again and
again, then also people won’t like you so much.
Stop wanting attention and recognition from others.
Be resilient
The road to success is paved
with errors and unexpected setbacks. There are few things you'll get right the
first time. It doesn't matter if you fall. The only problem is not getting
up.
Be persistent
Don't give in to laziness or
disappointment. Keep moving toward your goal as consistently as
possible. If you set your mind on achieving your objectives every day,
this attitude will become part of your personality.
Avoid negative thoughts
It is essential you keep a
positive attitude. Monitor your thoughts and, when you start running an
old, toxic film, cut those negative thoughts at the root.
Learn visualisation techniques
Visualise yourself taking
the steps necessary to achieve your goal and achieving that success will
help you to break toxic thought patterns, keep you motivated and to be more
natural along the way.
Meditate
Spending a few minutes a day
controlling your breathing and focusing your mind will be very
helpful when you have to cope with stressful situations outside your comfort
zone.
Only compete against yourself
Toxic competition with other
people will only wear you out. Focus on your goal and how you are going to
achieve it.
Set small challenges
Just as missing a penalty
leaves a negative imprint, overcoming small challenges leaves positive
imprints that will help you to move forward with more determination.
Celebrate victories
It is good to reward
yourself for small triumphs; these treats will motivate you to keep moving
forward.
Be
sensitive, yet sensible
The best combination is being sensible and sensitive at the same time.
Having a sharp intellect and a soft heart is the most desirable combination.
People who are good-hearted often cannot think straight. They cannot think
practically. They just get carried away emotionally. And those who are very
sharp in their intellect, very sensible, they’re not sensitive to others’ needs
and others’ feelings and emotions. Both are incomplete. Isn’t it? That
intelligence which is crooked has very little value. And that innocence which
has no intelligence has also no value. Often, we find intelligent people are
not so innocent. And the innocent people are not so intelligent. But what is
needed, what is achievable is innocence, in combination with a sharp intellect.
How to Develop Personality?
Developing your personality starts with understanding yourself. Evaluate what traits you see in yourself, and what you want to improve. Identify and focus on the positive personality traits that strengthen your confidence, openness, perseverance, kindness, and humility.
- Be
Confident: Confidence stands as of great importance factor shaping one’s
persona. It’s important to recognize that, regardless of mistakes,
setbacks, or guilt, confidence should never diminish. Some may accidently
view confidence as an accountability, but, in reality, it’s a person’s
prominent strength. Your confidence reflects your character, attitude, and
zeal. Enhance your authentic self and your endeavours. Confidence empowers
you to silver tongue your identity and stand out yourself in a crowd.
- Improve Communication Skills: Your manner of speech presents as a reflection of your identity. Be Respectful, considerate, and engage refined language in your communications with others. Maintain simplicity in your interaction during everyday exchanges.
- Dress-up well: Evolve a keen sense of style and acknowledge the appropriate attire for varied settings, be it the workplace, a social get togethers, or any other occasion. Dressing should harmonize according to context and flatter your distinctive characteristics.
- Follow Your Passions and Interests: This is the potion for expanding self-confidence. Commit to deploy your finest in your chosen pursuits. This path not only promotes personal growth but also secures your self-assurance.
- Mind Your Body Language: Utilize affirmative gestures when interacting with others. This indicates your comfort and ease during communication.
- Hone Your Social Skills: As social beings, we inevitably interact with diverse groups of people. Stay informed about ongoing gatherings and societal developments. Participate in group discussions and seminars to improve your adaptability and ease in engaging within a community of individuals. This will increase your social prowess.
- Be Truthful: The basis of a good relationship with coworkers and superiors is honesty. Honesty can help one stand out among people who are afraid to speak the truth. It is best to uphold ideals and behave ethically. Personality and others is a sign of a good personality.
- Develop Leadership Qualities: Leadership skills do not mean how well you give orders to your subordinates. It means how well you can manage your subordinates to accomplish a particular task. Work harder to set an example to your subordinates. Express yourself and always do as you say.
- Be Optimistic: Have a positive outlook towards everything. Nobody wants to be around a person who is negative and complaining all the time. Nobody wants to work or live with a pessimist.
- Be a Patient Listener: Be an enthusiastic listener. Listening is a very essential part of communication. This will help you to see things from the eyes of others. Mental presence is a must to be good listener. Try to get away from any possible distraction while talking to your family members, friends and co-workers. Ask questions to let the other person know that you were listening to him/her.
- Be a Good Learner: Good learning skills in an individual are highly desirable. You should always have the zeal to learn new things while at work. This reflects your enthusiasm. Don’t let yourself repeat the same mistakes. Learn from them.
- Develop a positive mindset: Adopting a positive mindset can help you to manage stress, overcome challenges, and improve your overall well-being. Practice gratitude, focus on your strengths, and surround yourself with positive people. Remember, improving your personality is a journey, not a destination. Stay committed, be patient, and take small steps toward your personal growth and development every day.
You hear all the slogans,
“Save the environment!”, “Save water!”, “Save food!”, “Save our Earth!”, “Save
trees!” The most important is, “Save your mind at all costs.”
A
developed personality is all about
- Building one’s
support system
- Finding and
utilizing opportunities and resources,
- Improving
communication and social networking,
- Exercising and
maintaining healthy and productive ways of being and living,
- Developing and
enhancing one’s self-discipline,
- Building on
one’s strengths,
- Developing and
implementing effective career strategies,
- Managing one’s
time and working smarter,
- Accepting and
tolerating differences, promoting and empowering one’s creativity and
inventiveness,
- Exploring and
investigating new ideas, communicating effectively,
- Improving one’s
sense of humor, loving, supporting and caring for others, accepting and
tolerating differences,
- Appreciating
other people’s ideas,
- Keeping good relationships and
generally enjoying life.
Who you
are today is a product of years of happenings, and it would take time to dig
deeper and reconnect with your inner self. However, taking steps in the correct
direction counts, and you are in charge of this process.
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