PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION:
The five factors have been defined as openness to experience,
conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, often listed
under the acronyms OCEAN.
What is personality development?
Personality is that pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguishes one person from another.
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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT:
· Personality development includes activities that
improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human
capital and facilitate employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to
the realization of dreams and aspirations.
· When personal development takes place in the context of institutions, it refers to the methods, programs, tools, techniques, and assessment systems that support human development at the individual level in organization.
THE FIVE DIMENSIONS OFPERSONALITY: (THE FIVE FACTOR MODEL).
A. OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE:
Openness to experience describes a person's degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience. It is also described as the extent to which a person is imaginative or independent, and depicts a personal preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine.
B. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS:
Conscientiousness is a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement. Conscientiousness also refers to planning, organization, and dependability. High conscientiousness is often perceived as stubbornness and obsession. Low conscientiousness is associated with flexibility and spontaneity, but can also appear as sloppiness and lack of reliability.
C. EXTRAVERSION:
Extraversion describes energy, positive emotions, assertiveness, sociability, talkativeness, and the tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others. High extraversion is often perceived as attention seeking, and domineering. Low extraversion causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self-absorbed.
D. AGREEABLENESS:
Agreeableness is a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others. It is also a measure of one's trusting and helpful nature, and whether a person is generally well-tempered or not. High agreeableness is often seen as naïve or submissive. Low agreeableness personalities are often competitive or challenging people, which can be seen as argumentative or untrustworthy.
E. NEUROTICISM:
Neuroticism is a tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, and vulnerability. Neuroticism also refers to the degree of emotional stability and impulse control and is sometimes referred to by its low pole, "emotional stability". A high need for stability manifests as a stable and calm personality, but can be seen as uninspiring and unconcerned. A low need for stability causes a reactive and excitable personality, often very dynamic individuals, but they can be perceived as unstable or insecure.
IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT:
Most people underestimate the importance of having a pleasing personality. Majority think it just means being born good- not true. The scope of personality development is quite broad. It includes knowing how to dress well, social graces, grooming, speech and interpersonal skills.
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A. CONFIDENCE:
B. CREDIBILITY:
Personality development makes people
more its cover, people do tend to judge people by their clothing and how it is
worn. This does not mean buying expensive clothes. We all know people who look
shabby in expensive clothes.
Personality development encourages people to interact with others. Studies have consistently shown that people communicate more openly with people they are comfortable with. If your hygiene and social graces are unrefined, then expect to have a much harder time connecting with people.
D.
LEADING AND MOTIVATING:
Personality development enhances the capacity to lead and motivate. A person with a winning personality will be able to motivate better. People are less likely to get bored, and our ideas will have more credibility. We can lead better if we project an aura of confidence and credibility.
E.
CURIOSITY:
A single wrong word can destroy a
business relationship. Knowing the right things to say shows both respect and
intellectual sophistication. This is especially the case if you are dealing
with foreigners or if you conduct business outside the country. The right thing
to do in our country could be horrible blunders in a different culture. These
are the soft skills that may break or make a deal.
F.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
It improves your communication skills. People are more receptive to what you say if they are impressed with your personality. Verbal communication skills are also part of personality development; improving your speech will strengthen the impact of your message. Most of the people you see as models of great personality have taken a lot of effort in developing their natural features.
THEORIES
OF PERSONALITY:
Many psychologists have developed theories about personality how to describe it, how it emerges, what influences it, how it changes, and what constitutes a healthy or an abnormal personality. Here you will learn about the three most important personality theories: psychoanalytic theory, behaviorism and humanism.
CONCEPT OF SUCCESS:
DEFINITION:
What makes a person successful? How do we recognize success? To some people, success might mean wealth. To others, it is recognition, good health, good family, happiness, satisfaction, and peace of mind. What this really tells us is that success is subjective.
1. GOALS:
Most People don't know how to set goals.
Some set goals that are too general. These are, in reality, fantasies common to
everyone. Goals, on the other hand, are clear, written, specific, and
measurable. Most People fear failure. Falioure hurts, but it is often necessary
to experience failure in order to achieve the greatest success.
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2. COMMITMENT:
Integrity and wisdom are the two pillars on which to build and keep commitments. This point is best illustrated by the manager, who told one of his staff members, "Integrity is keeping your commitment even if you lose money and wisdom is not to make such foolish commitments." Prosperity and success are the result of our thoughts and decisions. It is our decision what thoughts will dominate our lives. Success is not an accident. It is the result of our attitude.
3. RESPONSIBILITY:
Accepting responsibilities involves taking calculated, not foolish, risks. It means evaluating all the pros and cons, then taking the most appropriate decision or action. Responsible people don't think that the world owes them a living.
Success is not something that you run into by accident. It takes a lot of preparation and character. Everyone likes to win but how many are willing to put in the effort and time to prepare to win? It takes sacrifice and self-discipline.
5. CHARACTER:
Character is the sum total of a person's values, beliefs and personality. It is reflected in our behavior, in our actions. It needs to be preserved more than the richest jewel in the world. To be a winner takes character.
6. POSITIVE BELIEVING:
Positive believing is a lot more than positive thinking. It is having a reason to believe that positive thinking will work. Positive believing is an attitude of confidence that comes with preparation. Having a positive attitude without making the effort is nothing more than having a wishful dream. The following illustrates positive believing.
7. GIVE MORE THAN YOU GET:
It is easy to succeed today. We have no competition. If you want to get ahead in life, go the extra mile. There is no competition on the extra mile. Are you willing to do a little more than you get paid for? How many people you know are willing to do a little bit more than what they get paid for? Hardly any. Most people don't want to do what they get paid for and there is a second category of people who only want to do what they can get by with.
8. The Power of Persistence:
Nothing will take the place of persistence. Talent will not: Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not: Unrewarded genius is a proverb. Education will not: The world is full of educated derelicts.
HURDLES IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS:
Although there are lot of potential
obstacles, the following hurdles are more common.
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1. Lack of information.
2. Lack of skill.
3. Limiting beliefs.
4. Well-being.
5. Other people.
6. Own motivation.
7. Time.
8. Money.
9. Fear.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, personality development is a
journey towards self-discovery and growth. It involves developing
self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication skills, goal setting,
continuous learning, and self-care.
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