WHAT IS PERSONALITY?
The relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influence the way an individual interacts with his or her environment. An individual's personality summarizes his or her personal style of dealing with the world.
THE FIVE DIMENSIONS OF PERSONALITY
NEUROTICISM (N)
The degree to which a person is angry, anxious, depressed, emotional, insecure and worried
AGREEABLENESS (A)
EXTRAVERSION (E)
OPENNESS (O)
Extroverts are sociable s well as active and talkative, whereas, introverts are reserved rather than unfriendly.
The degree to which a person is broad-minded, curious and original.
An agreeable person is sympathetic to others and is ready to help them, and believes that others will equally help him in return.
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS (C)
The degree to which a person is responsible, careful, hard-working, organized, dependable and self-disciplined.
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INTRODUCTION
CHARACTERSTICS OF PERSONALITY
Some of the fundamental characteristics of personality include:
Consistency
There is generally a recognizable order and regularity to behaviors. Essentially, people act in the same ways or similar ways in a variety of situations.
Psychological and Physiological
Personality is a psychological construct, but research suggests that it is also influenced by biological processes and needs.
Impact Behaviors and Actions
Personality does not just influence how we move and respond in our environment; it also causes us to act in certain ways.
Multiple Expressions
Personality is displayed in more than just behavior. It can also be seen in our thoughts, feelings, close relationships and other social interactions.
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Personality Development quintessentially means enhancing and grooming one's outer and inner self to bring about a positive change
to your life. Each individual has a distinct persona that can be developed, polished and refined. This process includes boosting one's confidence, improving communication and language speaking abilities, widening ones scope of knowledge, developing certain hobbies or skills, learning fine etiquettes and manners, adding style and grace to the way one looks, talks and walks and overall imbibing oneself with positivity, liveliness and peace. Awareness of the below given qualities along with self-appraisal and efforts for improvement of shortcomings can greatly help in the development of a good personality.
1) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Visual impact is the first impression that you make on others. Factors which help are cleanliness, proper clothing, smartness and cheerfulness. Try to be at your visual best always.
2) COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication skills play a very important role in your personality rating. Communication Skills comprises speaking ability, comprehension, voice culture as well as writing skills . Also, if you are a good conversationalist as well as a good listener and genuinely interested in other people, you can win many friends and make a good impression on others.
3) KNOWLEDGE INTRODUCTION
A wide and prospective knowledge in addition to depth in your own field of study greatly helps in the building up of your personality. This needs wide reading and assimilation, observation and inquisitiveness to learn and also interaction with learned experienced people.
4) SKILLS-(PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL)
Development of pertinent skills needed for your professional work and personal life greatly enhances your personality. Some of the important ones are leadership skills, organizational skills, practical skills in your field, human management skills, entertainment skills including some basic skills like first aid,cooking, driving etc.
5) SELF-CONFIDENCE
It is the confidence in one's own abilities which helps in taking up responsibilities and initiative. Self-confidence can greatly perk up your image and help you in giving a dynamic personality.
Courage, logical analysis and successful experiences greatly help in boosting up your self-confidence.
6) PERSONAL QUALITIES
To a great extent, it is the personal qualities which constitute and give shape to your
personality. Some of the important qualities which help towards a good personality buildup are the following: character and morality; etiquette and manners; discipline; work ethics; time management; friendliness and love: humor; optimism and cheerful attitude: helpful nature: humility; maturity and emotional stability
7) HEALTH
Good and robust health is an essential and necessary quality for a good personality. Without good health you become ineffective even if you possess all other qualities and achievements.
8) ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
An active interest in a wide variety of things like sports, cultural activities, social activities, as well as interest in some hobbies go a long way in giving an all round personality to an individual.
9) ACHIEVEMENTS AND SUCCESS
Finally, achievements and success are factors which enhances your personality and image. They in turn bring popularity and more opportunities. They are great motivating factors which will give a boost to your personality.
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