2. WHAT IS PERSONALITY ?
Personality is often defined as an organized
combination of attributes, motives, value, and
behaviors unique to each individual.
It refers to individual differences in characteristic
patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.
An individual’s unique pattern of thoughts, feelings
and behaviors .
It is a way to SUCCESS.
3. DETERMINANTS OF PERSONALITY
HEREDITY- Characteristics such as physical
structure are inherited from parents.
ENVIRONMENT- Acquisition of values,
beliefs and expectations due to
socialization & interaction with others
shapes our personality.
SITUATION- An individual’s personality
although generally stable and consistent,
does change in different situations.
4. WHAT IS PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT ?
Personality development is
something which is considered as
improving the way we think, feel,
behave and carry ourselves.
In other words, it is about
improving an entity or a cluster of
qualities which helps in achieving
and presenting oneself in a better
way.
5. IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALITY
DEVELOPMENT
Ensure excellence in one’s chosen field
Contribute to individual and national
development
Increase your chances for success in any
undertakings
To groom and polish your character
To boost self-confidence and enhance self-
worth
7. Obviously before you get on developing
something you need to know all about it
first.
The same goes with your personality.
One needs to start with taking a good
look at themselves, analyzing their traits,
the strengths and weaknesses and
everything that needs to be worked upon.
Don’t shy away from accepting your flaws
and learn about yourself as much as you
can.
Know yourself
8. Your thoughts and your actions both need
to be positive in order to have an
attractive personality.
The way we think has a lot of effect on
the way how we act. And if one prospers
positive thoughts inside his mind then
that also gives him a confidence boost
and enhances their personality.
In order to adopt a positive outlook
towards life, you need to find the
brighter side of the things and focus on
the good parts.
Bring positivity in your outlook
9. Work on your Body Language
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.
10. Be yourself
Though one can always look up to
other people to take an inspiration
from, but you should still remain
your own unique self.
Trying too hard to fit in a new group
or wanting to belong should never
take your authenticity and
singularity away.
Never try molding into another
person but instead work on being
the best version of yourself.
11. Proper time management
improves your efficiency
and makes you able to
reach the epitome of
success.
By organizing your time
you can do everything
you want.
Maintain a planner and
make a to-do list for
every day
Time management
12. Be confident
Being confident about who you are and
what you are doing.
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.
Surround yourself with motivational
thoughts which can boost up your self
esteem and help you in attaining a
charming personality.
13. Be focused and concentrate on your
goals.
Avoid all the distractions and give
your entire attention to one goal.
Identify the obstacles and hurdles
associated with it and once you
identify the obstacles, half of your
job is done.
Focus on every problem according
to its priority.
Concentrate your goals
14. Meet new people
Meeting new and different kinds of
people is a healthy step towards
expanding your horizons and exposing
yourself to a larger number of things.
You get an opportunity to know more
about other cultures and lifestyles
and it significantly has a positive
effect on your own personality.
15. Be courteous
Being courteous is never out of
fashion and is well appreciated
and respected by everyone.
Be humble and greet everyone
with a smile.
Never shy away from helping or
supporting your peers and being
available to them whenever they
need you.
Be humble and down to earth to
your juniors and seniors alike.
16. Be a good listener
“Most people do not listen with the
intent to understand; they listen with
the intent to reply.” True it is.
When somebody talks to you, listen with
interest and give them all the attention
and importance.
Maintain a direct eye contact and do not
get distracted by the surroundings.
It will help you in knowing a better deal
about people and attending them in a
better way.
17. Dress up well
One’s attire has an important
role to play while making a
desirable impression.
It also gives yourself a
confidence boost knowing that
you look good and are dressed
appropriately.
Dress up in a decent manner and
keeping your surroundings in
mind.
18. Be a little fun
Being able to find a humorous
side in otherwise terrible
situations and bringing a little
quirkiness of your own is
appreciated by one and all.
Everybody loves a person who
can make them laugh and bring a
funny perspective to the regular
things of life.
Adorning your funny hat (not
literally) every once in a while
will turn you in to a more
