Introduction to

Personality
Development
CA Shreya Bhadoriya
Introduction
 Personality Development refers to the continuous process
of enhancing one's inner and outer self. It involves
What is cultivating positive traits, building self-confidence, and
Personality improving communication skills. Your personality is the
amalgamation of your attitudes, behavior, and
Development? characteristics, which influence how you interact with
others and tackle challenges.
Importance of
Personality
Development for
Students

• Leadership Development
• Enhanced Communication
• Professionalism
• Stress Management
• Networking
Significance of Personality Development
•Self Awareness
•Improved Relationships
•Career Success
•Resilience
•Personal Growth
•Leadership Skills
•Stress Management
•Emotional Intelligence
•Decision Making
•Positive Forever
 Freud’s theory of
Personality Development
–
Psychoanalytic theory

According to Freud’s psychoanalytic

theory of personality development,
there are two basic factors which
drive an individual and help in
shaping his/her personality. These
two basic drivers are love and
aggression which have a direct
impact on what an individual does
and thinks.
Criticism to Freud Theory

Overemphasis on Lack of Cultural

Gender Bias
Sexuality Universality

Inadequate
Limited Scope of
Representation of
Personality Ethical Concerns
Non-Sexual
Development
Motives
Erikson –

Psychosocial theory

Erikson developed a lifespan

theory; that is, he theorized about
the nature of personality
development as it unfolds from
birth through old age.
 Vague and Overlapping Stages

Cultural Bias
Criticism to
Erikson Unresolved Contradictions
Theory
Age-Related Limitations

Stagnation in Middle Adulthood

 Focus of Development

Stages of Development
Dimensions of Nature of Developmental Conflicts
Freud &
Role of Unconscious Mind
Erikson Theory
Influence of Sexuality

Cultural Universality
Key Aspects of Self-Awareness:
Understanding your
strengths, weaknesses, and
Confidence Building: Building
self-confidence empowers
you to take on challenges
Personality emotions is the first step
towards personal growth.
and bounce back from
failures.

Development]
Communication Skills:
Effective verbal and non-
verbal communication is
essential for expressing ideas
and building rapport.
Time Management:
Mastering time management
allows you to be productive
and stay organized amidst
busy schedules.

Emotional Intelligence:
Decision Making: Cultivating
Developing emotional
critical thinking and decision-
intelligence helps in better
making skills enhances your
understanding and
problem-solving abilities.
empathizing with others.
 Techniques for Personality Development

CONTINUOUS ACCEPT SET GOALS PRACTICE READING AND

LEARNING FEEDBACK MINDFULNESS KNOWLEDGE
Success

Success is a concept that can vary greatly depending

on individual perspectives and cultural contexts.
Generally, it refers to the achievement of a desired
goal, the attainment of a positive outcome, or the
realization of one's ambitions.
Success Areas :

Career & Personal Financial Relationships

Work Fulfillment Prosperity

Education Health Contribution

to Society
Factors responsible for Success

Positive Mindset Clear Goals and Hard Work and

and Attitude Vision Effort

Effective Planning Continuous

Resilience and
and Time Learning and
Persistence
Management Adaptability

Taking Calculated Innovation and

Networking
Risks Creativity

Organizational Effective Leadership and

Understanding Communication Teamwork
Hurdles in achieving
Success
• Fear of Failure
• Negative Self-Beliefs
• Time Constraints
• Competition and Comparison
• Resistance to Change
• Perfectionism
• Lack of Direction
• Burnout
• Unsupportive Environment
• Geographical or Socioeconomic
Barriers
• Legal and Regulatory Issues
• External Factors
Overcoming the Hurdles

• Goal Clarity and Proper Planning

• Time Management and
Prioritization
• Adopt Problem-Solving Skills
• Embrace Failure and Take Risks
• Seek Inspiration and Motivation
• Stay Persistent and Consistent
• Growth Mindset
• Overcome Self-Doubt
• Seek Support and Build a Network
FAILURE
• Failure is the state or condition of
not achieving a desired goal,
outcome, or expectation. It is a
natural and inevitable part of life
that everyone experiences at
various points.
Forms of Failure
• Unmet Goals
• Mistakes & Errors
• Setbacks & Challenges
• Loss / Defeat
• Rejections
Causes of FAILURE
• Lack of Clear Goals and Planning
• Lack of Skill and Competence
• Ineffective Communication
• Poor Execution
• Negative Mindset and Attitude
• Lack of Responsibility and
Accountability
• Ignoring Feedback
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Poor Decision-Making
• Inadequate Risk Management
• Ethical and Legal Violations
SWOT
SWOT analysis is a strategic
planning tool used to identify
and evaluate the Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats of any individual/entity.

It helps in assessing the internal

and external factors that can
impact the success or
performance of the subject
being analyzed.
SWOT
 SWOT
ANALYSIS