Personality of a person is defined as the
amalgamation of qualities and attributes which contribute to the person’s
character and image. It arises from within and makes us who we are. The
personality of an individual is determined and judged by his/her appearance,
behavior, attitude, education, values and some more varying characteristics.
Personality
Development
Personality
development is the process of developing a set of characteristics and traits
which contribute to the overall personality of a person. Personality
development is often confused with enhancing your dressing sense or just
gaining proficiency over English language. A person who dresses well and speaks
fluent English isn’t necessarily supposed to have a good personality.
Personality development is an all-round development.
Tips
for Personality Development
Personality
development cannot happen in a day. It happens over time. There are multiple
characteristics which need to be worked on while developing one’s personality.
Here are some tips for enhancing the typical characteristics and attributes
which add to an individual’s overall personality:
1. Be
Confident:
Confidence is
certainly the most important factor which adds to the personality of any individual.
A person’s confidence might go down due to mistakes, failure, guilty or any
other thing which is undesirable. Some people often develop inferiority complex
due to their physical appearance, caste, financial status etc. Such
people perceive confidence as their weakness, while the truth is that
confidence is an individual’s biggest strength.
Your confidence
reflects your character, attitude and passion. You should be confident
about who you are and whatever you do. Being confident will help you to express
yourself and stand amongst the crowd.
2. Improve
Your Communication Skills:
The way you speak reflects who you are. Be
polite and gentle with your words. Use decent words while interacting with
everyone. Always think before you speak. English being globally
accepted is preferred everywhere. So work on your English proficiency by
listening to English news, reading English newspapers and magazines. Always use
simple words general interactions.
3. Dress
Up Well:
Dressing sense means
the general sense about how you should dress up for office, party or any other
occasion. A person should therefore wear according to the situation and
according to how well the attire suits him/her. Good looks no doubt will
add to your personality but what matters the most is how you are dressed up.
Even a 5’4 guy with a dark complexion can have a good personality if he knows
how to carry himself. Dressing sense thus plays a major role in
personality and confidence development.
4. Do
what you’re Passionate about and Be Passionate About What You Do:
Always follow your
passion and do what interests you. This will not only help you to grow
as a person but will also add to your confidence. Be passionate about
your work. Make sure that you give your best in whatever you do. This will add
to your growth and strengthen your self-confidence. NEVER miss a chance to
prove yourself.
5. Watch
Your Body Language:
Body language plays an
important role to judge a person’s confidence and personality. Try to
make use of positive gestures while interacting with others. This shows that
you’re at ease while having a discussion. Studies reflect that 75% of our
communication happens non-verbally. Your gestures thus play a vital role while
interacting with others.
6. Improve
Your Social Skills:
Man is a social
animal. Every individual has to interact with a group of people one time or the
other. Being shy or introvert is the least desirable characteristics in any
individual. Always stay updated with the current affairs and what is
happening in your society. Try participating in group discussions and seminars.
This will help you to be more open and adjust amongst a group of individuals.
7. Develop
Leadership Qualities:
A good leader is
believed to have a good personality. 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.
8. 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. When you face a failure, let go of the assumption that you’re
the unluckiest person alive. Use positive statements like “I can do it”, “I
always have a choice” etc. Expect good things from the future.
9. 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.
10.
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.
Here’s a famous quote
by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Learn from the mistakes of
others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself”
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