Students Personality Development

Personality development for students.....

1. Definition of Personality Personality - A relatively stable set of characteristics that influences an individual’s behavior

2. Definitions: Mackinnon (1959) Personality refers to “factors” inside people that explain their behavior The sum total of typical ways of acting, thinking, and feeling that makes a person unique.

3. Definitions: R.B. Cattell (1950) The personality of an individual is that which enables us to predict what he will do in a given situation”

4. 3 Facts to Consider When Defining “Personality” Individuals are unique Individuals behave differently in different situations Although individuals are unique and behave inconsistently across situations, there is considerable commonality in human behavior

5. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

6. A man is identified by his personality – public image. It is the totality of the person and not merely external looks, but character, behavioral traits and attitude towards life. Personality development – is the improvement of behavioral traits such as communication skills, interpersonal relationships, attitude towards life and restoring our ethics.

7. Know your personality Character traits Behavioral traits Attitudinal Change Integrity Interpersonal Skills Positive Attitude Acceptance Communication Skills Win-win situation Discipline Leadership Qualities Keep the end in mind Dedication Stress and Time management Synergise

8. BODY LANGUAGE Body language communicates much more than words. Body language signals are called ‘leakages’ because you may try to tell something, but the truth will leak out visually.

9. Factors Determine our Attitude (Triple E’s of Attitude) Environment Experience Education

10. Results of Negative Attitude Bitterness Resentment Purposeless Life Ill Health High stress level for themselves and others

11. Benefits of Positive Attitude Increases Productivity Cultivates Team Work Solves Problems Improves Quality Makes Healthy Atmosphere Breeds Loyalty Increases Profits Reduces Stress Develops Pleasing Personality

12. Steps To Build Positive Attitude CHANGE FOCUS, LOOK FOR POSITIVE MAKE A HABIT OF DOING IT NOW DEVELOP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE GET INTO CONTINUOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME BUILD A POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM STAY AWAY FROM NEGATIVE INFLUENCES LEARN TO LIKE THE THINGS THAT MUST BE DONE START YOUR DAY WITH A POSITIVE

13. Motivation Inspiration is Changing Thinking - Motivation is Changing Action Motivation is the driving force in our lives. It comes from a desire to succeed. Pain or Gain Principle Motivation is a Spark

14. Motivation Concept Motivation comes from Within. It is a drive to satisfy an unsatisfied need. Once a need satisfied, it is no longer a motivator. No until a lower level need satisfied does the next higher need become dominant. An unsatisfied need which can’t be satisfied leads to frustration. Man is a ‘Wanting Animal” and finds new needs when old ones are satisfied.

15. Advantages of Motivation It increases the Employees’ Productivity It increases a favourable company Image It provides a means of satisfying employee needs. It helps boost Group Morale It encourages discipline among the employees.

16. What is Communication? Transfer of information and understanding from one person to another person. A bridge that a person can cross safely on the river of misunderstanding. It is not what you say, but how you say that matters. Communication is an art and it is improved by experience and patience.

17. What is Communication? Messages are Sent and Received. Confirmation of their receipt. Interpretation is returned by the receiver to the sender. Effective communication is always a two-way process.

18. Be a Good Listener Encourage the Speaker Ask questions Don’t interrupt Don’t change the topic Show respect Pay attention Avoid distractions Be open minded Concentrate on the message. Recognize the non-verbal communication

19. Be ‘SLIM’ and no ‘FAT’ F = Fear and Frustration A = Anxiety and Anger T = Tension S = Self-Confidence L = Love I = Initiative M = Moderation

20. What people worry about? Things that never happen - 40% Things that can’t change - 30% Needless worry about health - 12% Petty and miscellaneous worry - 10% Real problems - 8%

21. A tortoise and a hare story Fast & consistent will always beat the slow and steady.

22. Change 3 Things!

23. Watch your definitions - they become thoughts Watch your thoughts - they become words Watch your words - they become actions Watch your actions - they become your destiny Remember to . . .

24. The Choice is YOURS With a Bad attitude you can never have a positive day With a Positive attitude you can never have a bad day

25. BUILD CONFIDENCE AND DESTROY FEAR Fear is the enemy of success It stops people from making right use of opportunity Indecision or postponement increases fear Action cures Fear TWO STEPS TO CONQUER FEAR Identify your fear Take appropriate action to eliminate fear

26. A Starfish Story

27. Once upon a time there was a wise old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing . He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work…..

28. One early morning he was walking along the shore, and as he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up...

29. As he got closer, he saw that he was a young man , and the young man was not dancing .. Instead he was reaching down to the shore , picking up something , and very gently throwing it into the ocean….

30. As the old man got closer , he called out , “Good morning! What are you doing ?” The young man paused and replied, “Throwing starfish into the ocean..”

31. The young man continued.. “As the sun is up and the tide is going out…. If I don’t throw them in , they will die……”

32. “But, young man,” said the older, “don’t you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are tens of thousands of starfish all along it …..You can’t make a difference..” The young man listened politely

33. Then he bent down , picked up another starfish and threw it inside the sea, outpast the breaking waves and said…….. “I made a difference to that one….”

34. Moral of the story…. You can make a difference...

35. “SMART” GOAL S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achievable R = Realistic T = Time-bound

36. Setting Goals LONG-TERM GOALS (3-5 Years ) SHORT-TERM GOALS (6 months to a year) IMMEDIATE GOALS (30 Days)

37. Goal Setting Requirements - 7s Desire Decision Direction Dedication Determination Discipline Deadlines

38. 3-stages to turn your dream into reality THINK your Dream VISUALIZE your Dream PLAN your Dream

39. Thank You - Prerna PATEL ( Trainer, consultant & counselor ) PRERNA Training & Consulting