Personality Devlopment

Personality Development

Introduction:

In the history of mankind, the world has witnessed great personalities who made lot of impact on the people during their lifetime. Early scientific concepts of personality emphasized the manifest aspects of personality what may be observed by others. The early concept of personality came from the Greek word “Persona” which means a mask used by dramatic actor to hide their own identity on the stage.

In the present days, the scientific concepts of personality stress the motivational as well as the behavioural aspects of personality. They emphasize not only “how the individual appears to others” but “what he actually is and why he is as he is”. Personality is a specific social quality required by an individual. Personality is the level of socio-interactive skills which makes the other react positively and more favourably towards that person. It is of great significance in all areas of complex society and a pleasing personality is a grate of success and happiness. 

Real personality, which is character, is remembered by the world through eternity. The number of such people, though small, can shape the destiny of mankind. Their names remain imprinted in the hearts millions of people forever. The sign of life is struggled for growth but growth alone doesn’t add beauty to life. Shaping the growth through proper training and systematic discipline is the only way to make the life beautiful. This ultimately leads to full-fledged personality.

Real personality of personality is in four dimensions. They are (1) physical (2) mental (3) intellectual and (4) spiritual. A harmonious growth of all these aspects constitutes the real personality. One must strive for sound health, strong mind, pure intellect, and spiritual growth simultaneously.

1). Physical Dimensions:

            The human body is a rare gift of god. The body and mind are closely related to each other. Good health is the source of happiness and success in life.  A healthy person always keeps his mind cool in all circumstances. He performs his duties efficiently, cheerfully and enthusiastically. Therefore, one must transform his physical energy into constructive purpose.

            Important aspects which play a vital role in development of physical dimension are habits, practice of Yogasana, discipline, self-control etc.

a). Habit: First man makes habits, but next habits makes man tender and immature mind of youth can easily succumb to the temptations of bad habits. Therefore, parents and teachers should keep watch over them and motivate them to cultivate good habits.

b). Yogasana: Practice of Yogasana and breathing exercise is the most effective method to keep the body fit. Nutritious food, regular exercise, cultivating good habits and self control help to improve the health. Which forms a part of personality development.

2). Mental Dimensions:     Mind is the repository of thoughts. Mind makes the body. Very few can attain success without pitfalls. But if one want success he has to face several hurdles.  Real hero is one who welcomes challenges in life and face them with boldness and courage. A strong and disciplined mind acts leads to destruction. Positive thinking, concentration, fearless, adventurous nature and self confidence are the virtual qualities of strong mind. Specially for youth. Practicing meditation   also forms part of our personality development.

            a). Positive thinking: We see this world through the prism of our own mind as it is a bunch of thoughts. All these thoughts accumulated tendencies in the subconscious  mind, make us act to their tune. The power of thinking is given only to the human being. A man who does not think is not a human being at all. There are infinite possibilities hidden in each one of us but negative thinking is the cause of many physical and mental disorders. So we have to set right our prism by developing positive thinking. Positive thinking can help us to get rid of our physical and mental problems. It helps us to achieve our goal  and ultimately lead us to reach the goal of life. The teachings and the lives of great people show us the right way of thinking. Positive thinking is an art of controlling the senses and turning them in within into the right way. Every thing will change the moment, we change our way of thinking.   Since it is an internal process, just by learning the art of positive thinking on can create heaven in hell.                               

            b). Self-confidence: Confidence is not  a gift of god. It has to be cultivated with self effort and diligence. It is a major component in determining success. The only difference between ordinary people and great ones is confidence. Great people never consider defeats and failures as obstacles. On the contrary, they turn them into stepping stones to success. Self confidence gives internal drive. However, an ordinary man get discouraged and stops moving further. Self-confidence is a basic psychological need in every person and it is the secret of a  healthy, dynamic and autonomous personality self confidence becomes grater, the more it is used.

3). Intellectual Dimension:

Though this dimension is present in every one, the excessive use of modern electronic units has converted man into machine. So youth should concentrate on originality, creativity and deep thinking  rather than on artificiality. Imitation and superficial thinking to achieve success in life.    An intellect will be able to discriminate between right and wrong. Modern youth have to grasp even right and wrong.

4). Spiritual Dimension:

            This dimension  is very important in the mortal body. We have to believe that there is something immortal. Eternal and of the nature of pure consciousness, bliss, peace and source of tremendous power, energy and knowledge. Spiritual dimension is superior to all other qualities of personality. The physical body is made of nature and will go back to it source after death.

            Personality development in youth, now a days modern youth are having lot of pressure from the childhood  to stand first in class, to get good rank and  to show the best performance etc. employers demand skilled and experienced hands because of which there is heavy competition to secure jobs. Due to all there several factors their minds are becoming storehouse of multiple complexes resulting in depression and psychological disorders. 

            To face these challenges it is obvious that youth need to equip themselves with super human strength. Modern education is not enough for youth. They have to prepare for the battle of life through development of personality which is based on development of character. Modern youth are very interested especially in personality development. But they are in a hurry and want to change instantly. They are not aware of the difference between “change the personality and develop personality”. Any one can change personality by making changes in hairstyle, dressing etc. but this will not change their inner qualities.

          
Real personality development is based on true education. Time management, decision-making and will power.

i). True Education: It means which character is formed. Strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one’s own fact. Today we need this type of education to youth who are rebuild our nation. Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man. So long as the million die in ignorance. We hold every man a traitor who having been educated at their expense pays not the least heed to them.

           ii). Time Management: Time is eternal it is the most precious  asset of all. One should basically be punctual time is a unique resource. If you lost it means you cannot get it back. Punctuality is the fundamental principle of time which requires a person to plan the time for activities and adhere to the time schedules without any deviation. Time management is a important skill that everyone has to develop. It help us to reduce anxiety and tensions. This ensures that you have time to relax after hours and it is an important way to gain a sense of control. Those who are happy tend to be punctual and efficient. In a right time a right decision leads to the bright future. So plan  our time properly and prosper in life. Do not postpone today’s work to tomorrow.

            iii). Will Power: Today youth must develop tremendous will power to resist these evils. They must develop moral strength to fight against social evils. Keeping quiet  is not a great virtue. We need positive force to spread good ideas, thoughts, some people fired with the zeal of holiness. Fortified with eternal, faith in the land  and marked to lion’s courage by their sympathy for the poor.       

            iv). Decision-making: Right decision leads to a bright future. Decision may be regarded as a choice where by a decision maker comes to a conclusion about a given situation. Great personalities take decisions efficiently and effectively. A decision represents a course of behaviour selected from a number of possible alternatives. Decisions are not static and have to be respective to varying situation.

 Learn and build all these techniques to success in life. Personality development is a very wide subject. There are so many things which are important for an impressive personality.