What Do We Mean By The Term Personality Development

In this world, there are so many people and each person has a very different definition of what personality is. Human beings are very unique organisms. This is because they possess a very powerful element called the mind. Our mind has the ability to learn all sorts of knowledge and then can apply that knowledge to transform the universe.  

"But I did find this: 

God created people to be virtuous, 

but they have each turned to follow their own downwards path." 

Ecclesiastes 7:29, NLT. 

They are the only creatures with this tool, not any other animal on the whole planet has this element. The other animals have got the brain just like human beings but the ability of their brain is only to some degree, unlike human beings. And so because of our powerful mind, we are able to control the whole world. This is very important to note because it plays a very important part of the personality. It is the one that develops, enriches, and boosts our personality in both internal and external beauty.

There are different meanings of the word personality from different sources and the dictionary has got numerous meanings. One of the main meanings of personality is that it is a set of a person’s characteristics. This set is made up of a person’s attitude, interests, different ways of behavior, the way one responds to emotions, the part that he plays in society, and many other personal qualities that last for a very long time. 

These characteristics are the ones that make one attractive and also to be noticed and thus socially interesting. It could also mean a very well known person, a person who is famous as an example of such a person is an entertainer or an athlete. It could also mean an extraordinary person who is distinguishing. It is also the features of being a person and which make you exist.

These are the meanings that only look at the outside of a person but then they are true. The only way that we can be able to know a stranger is through the outside or what he has worn. This is because we cannot know his character or behavior from just looking at the person. Many people however judge one's personality from the external that is the looks. This is not supposed to be the case. To know the personality of a person you have to stay with them for some time.

You should also note that we do not inherit personality traits and neither are they inborn. They develop in us the minute we are born. We are the developers of our personality. People around us could help us to develop but the truth is that we are the main developers. So, for us to have the personality we have to learn both academic and extracurricular activities

“My child, 

if you will listen to me, you will learn; 

if you apply yourself you will be intelligent. 

If you love to listen, you will gain knowledge; 

if you pay attention, you will become wise.” 

Sirach 6:32-33, NLT. 

Personality development is a very complicated topic on its own. There are numerous definitions of personality development. Personality in its simplest definition is a combination of mental, physical, and also behavioral characteristics and also characteristic patterns that we display in our life. Most people tend not to understand what personality development is and others go to the extent of ignoring its meaning in life. 

Personality is recognized mostly in the fields of individuals' profession. You will find that most firms train their staff on various skills like communication skills, leadership, and also skills on how to be creative and many other skills. These are what they refer to as personality development.

This is true but that truth is that they have not covered personality development from a deeper perspective. This is because they have only dealt with the external part of personality development. The most vital parts of this field are the body, mind, and spirit. 

In the markets, there are so many books which are being sold, which talk about ways of winning and being happy, but the question that you should ask yourself is how many people read them? These books will only talk about positive thinking but people do not know-how. Thinking will not make you positive, you need to act on your thinking. You have to tune your mind and also do a lot of practice on the same. You have got to have a strong foundation of the mind, body, and spirit for you to come up with greater personality development.

The novelist, Paulo Coelho de Souza, the author of the book: The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream, in one of his writings, was quoted as saying that: "If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule - never lie to yourself." I think it is worth noting. 

And to start with, learn to develop the following valuable attributes because in their combination they have been proven to work in all-weather. And once you acquire them, they'll make you accomplish any task successfully. They are self-control, prudence, justice, and courage.

“Keep on asking, 

and you will receive what you ask for.

 Keep on seeking, and you will find. 

Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 

For everyone who asks, receives. 

Everyone who seeks finds. 

And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” 

Matthew 7:7-8, NLT.

Here's is a video that gives us an insight into 7 Traits of a Strong Personality that any person can develop to attain a good life.