What is personality ?

         Personality derives from a latin word “persona” which means ‘mask’. A mask is a piece of cloth or other material, which you wear over your face so that people cannot see who you are , or so that you look like someone or something else. 

We may be familiar with dramas where the artist wear a mask and perform various characters. These masks help them differentiate their character from those of others. With this basic, the word personality is fitting to differentiate one person from the others. In other words, in order to identify one's individuality or uniqueness, the term personality is used.

"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself"                    -Leo Tolstoy

Personality is the product of social interaction in group life . In society every person has different traits such as skin ,colour ,height and weight. They have different types of personalities because individuals are not alike. It refers to the habits, attitudes as well as physical traits of a person which are not same but vary from group to group and society to society. Everyone has a personality which may be good or bad , impressive or unimpressive.

I am what is mine. Personality is the original personal property.                                                         -Norman O.Brown

One cannot determine the personality of an individual exactly because it varies from culture to culture and time to time. The feeling and actions of an individual during intraction moulds the personality.  It is the sum of total behaviors of the individual and covers both overt and covert behaviors, interest ,mentality, and intelligence. It is the sum of physical and mental abilities and capabilities.

IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALITY:

 From early childhood ,Education plays a role in forming the personality of an individual. Education starting from early childhood and throughout life helps in no small measure in developing the personalities of students. It helps them learn to be accountable for their actions and to the aware of their position and place in the world.

Personality development has become necessary because everyone would like to be seen as having a good personality and more so have the necessary skills to progress at work. Continuous  personal development is  fundamental to career growth ,professional satisfaction and having a broader impact in the world.

“Personality development is a major time saver. The better you become, the less time it takes you to achieve your goals.”                                                                                        -Brian Tracy