Personality Development Tips
Be Confident
Confidence
is certainly the most important factor which adds to the personality of any
individual. A person’s confidence might go down due to mistakes, failure,
guilty or any other thing which is undesirable. Some people often develop
inferiority complex due to their physical appearance, caste, financial status
etc. Such people perceive confidence as their weakness, while the truth
is that confidence is an individual’s biggest strength.
Your
confidence reflects your character, attitude and passion. You should be
confident about who you are and whatever you do. Being confident will help you
to express yourself and stand amongst the crowd.
Improve Your Communication Skills
The way you speak reflects who you are. Be polite and gentle
with your words. Use decent words while interacting with everyone. Always
think before you speak. English being globally accepted is preferred
everywhere. So work on your English proficiency by listening to English news,
reading English newspapers and magazines. Always use simple words general
interactions.
Dress Up Well
Dressing sense means the general
sense about how you should dress up for office, party or any other occasion.
Although clothes don’t make the man, they certainly affect the way he feels
about himself. No one is more conscious of your physical appearance than you
are. When you don’t look good, it
changes the way you carry yourself and interact with other people. Use this to
your advantage by taking care of your personal appearance. In most
cases, significant improvements can be made by bathing and shaving frequently,
wearing clean clothes, and being cognizant of the latest styles.
This
doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot on clothes. One great rule to follow is “spend twice as much, buy half as much”.
Rather than buying a bunch of cheap clothes, buy half as many select, high
quality items. In long run this decreases spending because expensive clothes
wear out less easily and stay in style longer than cheap clothes. Buying less
also helps reduce the clutter in your closet.
Good Posture
Similarly,
the way a person carries herself tells a story. People with slumped shoulders and lethargic movements display a lack of
self confidence. They aren’t enthusiastic about what they’re doing and
they don’t consider themselves important. By practicing good posture, you’ll automatically feel more confident.
Stand up straight, keep your head up, and make eye contact. You’ll make
a positive impression on others and instantly feel more alert and empowered.
Gratitude
When
you focus too much on what you want, the mind creates reasons why you can’t
have it. This leads you to dwell on your weaknesses. The best way to avoid this is consciously focusing on gratitude. Set
aside time each day to mentally list everything you have to be grateful for.
Recall your past successes, unique skills, loving relationships, and positive
momentum. You’ll be amazed how much you have going for you and motivated
to take that next step towards success.
Do What You’re Passionate About and Be Passionate About What You
Do
Always
follow your passion and do what interests you. This will not only help you to
grow as a person but will also add to your confidence. Be passionate
about your work. Make sure that you give your best in whatever you do. This
will add to your growth and strengthen your self confidence. NEVER miss a
chance to prove yourself.
Watch Your Body Language
Body
language plays an important role to judge a person’s confidence and
personality. Try to make use of positive gestures while interacting with
others. This shows that you’re at ease while having a discussion. Studies
reflect that 75% of our communication happens non-verbally. Your gestures thus
play a vital role while interacting with others.
Improve Your Social Skills
Man
is a social animal. Every individual has to interact with a group of people one
time or the other. Being shy or introvert is the least desirable
characteristics in any individual. Always stay updated with the current
affairs and what is happening in your society. Try participating in group
discussions and seminars. This will help you to be more open and adjust amongst
a group of individuals.
Develop Leadership Qualities
A
good leader is believed to have a good personality. Leadership skills do not
mean how well you give orders to your subordinates. It means how well you can
manage your subordinates to accomplish a particular task. Work harder to
set an example to your subordinates. Express yourself and always do as you say.
Be Optimistic
Have
a positive outlook towards everything. Nobody wants to be around a person who
is negative and complaining all the time. Nobody wants to work or live with a
pessimist. When you face a failure, let go of the assumption that you’re
the unluckiest person alive. Use positive statements like “I can do it”, “I
always have a choice” etc. Expect good things from the future.
Be a Patient Listener
Be
an enthusiastic listener. Listening is a very essential part of communication.
This will help you to see things from the eyes of others. Mental presence
is a must to be good listener. Try to get away from any possible distraction
while talking to your family members, friends and co-workers. Ask questions to
let the other person know that you were listening to him/her.
Be a Good Learner
Good
learning skills in an individual are highly desirable. You should always have
the zeal to learn new things while at work. This reflects your enthusiasm.
Don’t let yourself repeat the same mistakes. Learn from them.
Here’s
a famous quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Learn from the mistakes of others. You
can’t live long enough to make them all yourself”
Everyone
makes mistakes, but learning from them is the best one can do. Working on the
above mentioned characteristics will help you to be entitled as a person with a
good personality.
Compliment other People
When
we think negatively about ourselves, we often project that feeling on to others
in the form of insults and gossip. To break this cycle of negativity, get in
the habit of praising other people. Refuse to engage in backstabbing gossip and
make an effort to compliment those around you. In the process, you’ll become
well liked and build self confidence. By looking for the best in others,
you indirectly bring out the best in yourself.
Shikhar Prajapati
(Motivational Speaker & Corporate Trainer)
Website – www.shikharprajapati.com
