perdev lesson 1-4 (quiz1)

Persona

The word personality comes from the Latin word ____

Persona

In the ancient world, a ____ was a mask worn by an actor. While we tend to think of a mask as being worn to conceal one’s identity, the theatrical mask was originally used to either represent or project a specific personality trait of a character.

Personality

It is the characteristic set of behaviors, cognitions & emotional patterns that evolve from biological and environmental factors.

Personality

•It refers to individual differences in characteristics patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.

Personality

- It includes behavioral characteristics both inherent & acquired, that distinguish one person from another and that can be observed in persons relations to environment and to the social group.

Personality

- In plain English, it is what makes you “YOU”.

TYPES OF PERSONALITY (BIG FIVE)

Developed in the 1970s by two research teams that are led by Paul Costa and Robert R. McCrae of the National Institutes of Health and Warren Norman and Lewis Goldberg of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and the University of Oregon.

1. Openness

2. Conscientiousness

3. Extraversion

4. Agreeableness

5. Neuroticism

OPENNESS

- openness to experience

- They’re curious and appreciate art, imagination and new things.

- The motto of the open individual might be “Variety is the spice of life.”

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OPENNESS

People who score high in this area are generally artistic and curious, while those who score low tend to be conventional and stay in their comfort zones.

HIGH SCORE INDICATE: (openness)

- More creativity

- More flexibility

- More eagerness to learn

WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR EFFECTS (openness)

- Higher job satisfaction

- Easily adaptable

- Strong leadership skills

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

- Measures a person’s reliability and dependability.

- Organized and have a strong sense of duty.

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

You won’t find conscientious types jetting off on round-the-world journeys with only a backpack; they’re planners.

- Those who score lower in this area are more likely to be impulsive and procrastinate on assignments.

HIGH SCORE INDICATE (Conscientiousness)

- More effort

- More drive

- Better discipline and organization

WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR EFFECTS

(Conscientiousness)

- Better job performance

- Inherent leadership ability

- Less likely to leave

EXTRAVERSION

EXTRAVERSION

- Indicates how social and talkative a person may be.

- The more of an extravert someone is, the more of a social butterfly they are.

Those scoring high in extroversion are generally more assertive, socially confident and recharge from interacting with people, while those who score lower are more likely to seek solitude and introspection.

HIGH SCORE INDICATE ( extraversion)

- Easily relates to others

- More emotional

- Dominates socially

WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR EFFECTS (Extraversion)

- Better job performance

- Stronger leadership skills

- Less likely to leave

AGREEABLENESS

- The more agreeable someone is, the more likely they are to be trusting, helpful and compassionate.

- People, scoring high in this trait are usually well-liked, sympathetic and affectionate, and those who score lower are perceived as blunt, rude and sarcastic.

AGREEABLENESS

- Measures the extent of a person’s warmth and kindness.

HIGH SCORE INDICATE (Agreeableness)

- More likely to comply with rules and regulations

- Easier to like and admire

WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR EFFECTS (Agreeableness)

- Higher job performance

- Better on-the-job behavior

NEUROTICISM

- Measures how well a person can control emotions like anxiety and sadness.

- People high in neuroticism worry frequently and easily slip into anxiety and depression.

NEUROTICISM

- If all is going well, neurotic people tend to find things to worry about.

- Scoring high in this area indicates that someone may be prone to those emotions and may also have low self-esteem.

HIGH SCORE INDICATE (NEUROTICISM)

- May think negatively

- May express negative emotions

WORKPLACE EHAVIOR EFFECTS

(NEUROTICISM)

- Lower job satisfaction

- Higher stress level

ASPECTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S PERSONALITY

1. Physical

2. Intellectual

3. Social

4. Emotional

PHYSICAL

- this includes the mode of dressing, manner of walking, posture, body build, health, complexion and facial expression.

INTELLECTUAL

- How a person talks and what he talks about is what matters in the intellectual component of personality.

SOCIAL

- Good manners, correct manners are included in this aspect of personality.

- To do the right thing at the right time, to act in the proper manner, to get along well with others. These are all parts of the social sphere of personality.

EMOTIONAL

- This component includes a person’s likes or dislikeswhether she is outgoing or shy, whether she loses her temper easily or keeps her cool.

HOW PERSONALITY IS REVEALED

- Personality is not revealed in one meeting. Crisis situation reveals the real personality.

PERSONALITY DIFFERENCES

1. Heredity

2. Environment

3. Experiences

HEREDITY

- we are born with a set of genes & chromosomes that make us unique our physical appearance, features – those are inherited from our parents. However, personality can also be acquired through social interaction

ENVIRONMENT

- this consists of your family, school, church, social groups and other groups with whom we interact.

- we behave differently when we are with other groups whom we interact.

EXPERIENCES

- consists of everything that we do or get in touch with, everywhere we got in short or exposed to in our lifetime

SELF-AWARENESS

- an intimate journey of self-discovery, a gentle exploration of your thoughts, beliefs, assumptions, emotions, and behavior.

Michael Neill

____, in his book The Inside-Out Revolution, emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of thought and how it shapes our experiences. He writes, “We are living in the feeling of our thinking.” Which means that our perceptions and reactions are created from the inside out.

CONSCIOUSNESS

1. Beyond self-awareness

2. The limitless expansion

3. Self-awareness versus consciousness

BEYOND SELF-AWARENESS

- Consciousness is ALL that there is.  Also known as the field, infinite intelligence or the Divine. Everything you experience through the senses is consciousness. 

- Sadhguru often speaks about the limitless nature of consciousness. He says, “When your perception is enhanced, you see everything as a part of yourself, and there is no such thing as the other.” This perspective helps us understand that consciousness is about transcending individual identity and embracing the unity of existence.

THE LIMITLESS EXPANSION

- You are that consciousness! It’s something you evolve with. It’s an expansion of your existence that knows no limits. Consciousness lifts you to soar above the limitations of the personal mind, allowing you to see the bigger picture and your place within it.

SELF-AWARENESS VERSUS CONSCIOUSNESS

- While self-awareness helps you understand the finite mind more deeply, consciousness expands your awareness beyond your identity. Self-awareness invites you to dive into the depths of your being, while consciousness lifts you to soar above the limitations of the personal mind.

- Expanding awareness of consciousness enhances your self-awareness, allowing you to uncover deeper truths about yourself and your purpose in this vast tapestry of existence.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO DEVELOP SELF-AWARENES AND EXPAND CONSCIOUS AWARENESS

1. Daily breathwork to regulate your nervous system

2. Meditation to expand your awareness of consciousness

3. Journaling to create self-awareness

4. Private coaching or therapy

DAILY BREATHWORK TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

- The more you overthink, the further you drift from insight and clarity, and the more deregulated the nervous system becomes, which means it's in survival mode.

- As Eckhart Tolle highlights in his book The Power of Now, your true power lies in the present moment.

- A simple way to regulate the nervous system;

o Breathe in through the nose for the count of 5

o Hold your breath for 2 seconds

o Breathe out of the mouth for the count of 7 seconds

- Do this daily for 10 minutes to create brain and heart coherence.  To add an extra layer, listen to heart coherence music to really experience the heart open.

Eckhart Tolle

As ___ highlights in his book The Power of Now, your true power lies in the present moment.

Meditation

____ is a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques.

JOURNALING TO CREATE SELF-AWARENESS

_____is a high-performance habit and a powerful tool for self-awareness, helping you recognize patterns and triggers. The question often asked about when it comes to journaling is, “What do I write?”

PRIVATE COACHING OR THERAPY

- In The Inside-Out Revolution, Michael Neill shares stories of individuals who have transformed their lives by understanding the inside-out nature of thought.

- Many people wait until they are in crisis or pain before seeking help.  This is due to the universal model of change, which means we'd rather remain in pain and suffering until we reach a point where the thought of change is less painful than remaining where we are!

KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS ANS WEAKNESSES

- Your strengths are things you can leverage on, things you can use to push yourself further.

- Your weaknesses are not your downfall. These are areas you need to improve on. It is not something you lack. It is something you need to develop and build.

- In Kaplan book “What You’re Really Meant to Do: A Roadmap for Reaching Your Unique Potential”, the author observes that most people actually have no clue what their strengths and weaknesses are.  Kaplan believes that people should rake ownership of assessing themselves. After all, it is for their own personal development.

KNOWING YOUR PERSONAL STRENGTHS

- Your personal strength would be something that comes very easily for you.

KNOWING YOUR WEAKNESSES

- Your weaknesses hold you back from achieving many great things. Weaknesses are areas that you have the power to improve.

CORE VALUES

- the fundamental principles that guide your decisions, behavior, and priorities in life.

- They define what truly matters to you, regardless of circumstances or external expectations.

IMPORTANCE OF CORE VALUES

- Provide clarity and direction in life.

- Help you make aligned decisions.

- Enhance self-awareness and personal growth.

- Improve relationships by fostering authenticity.

- Increase overall life satisfaction and fulfillment.

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR CORE VALUES?

- The most reliable way is through a structured decision-based process, not casual reflection. Comparing values against each other reveals real priorities and reduces bias.

DO CORE VALUES CHANGE OVERTIME?

- Values themselves tend to be stable, but their priority order can change due to:

o major life events

o changes in roles or responsibilities

o personal crises or growth

- Revisiting your values helps you stay aligned.

HOW MANY CORE VALUES SHOULD YOU HAVE?

- 3–5 primary values

- up to 10 meaningful values total

- More than that reduces clarity and decision-making usefulness.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CORE VALUES AND GOALS

- CORE VALUES

o Define how you want to live

o Values remain your long-term compass

- GOALS

o Define what you want to achieve

o Goals change

CAN CORE VALUES CONFLICT WITH EACH OTHER?

Yes – and this is normal.

- Common conflicts include freedom vs. security or ambition vs. family.

HOW DO CORE VALUES AFFECT CAREER CHOICES?

Strongly. They help you:

- choose environments that fit you

- avoid long-term dissatisfaction

- reduce the risk of burnout

- The goal is not a “good job”, but a values-aligned career.

IS THERE A UNIVERSAL LIST OF CORE VALUES?

- there is no single “correct” list

- meaning is personal

- hierarchy matters more than presence

- Your values only matter if they reflect your priorities.

ARE CORE VALUES TESTS ACCURATE?

- They can be – if they rely on forced choices and comparisons, not self-ratings

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REVISIT YOUR CORE VALUES?

- career or life transitions

- burnout or stagnation

- a regular review every 1–2 years

- Think of it as a personal alignment check.

ARE CORE VALUES THE SAME AS PERSONALITY TRAITS?

NO.

- Personality describes how you tend to behave.

- Values describe what you choose and prioritize.

- People with similar personalities can hold very different values.

CORE BELIEFS

- are defined as fundamental, inflexible, absolute, and generalized beliefs that people hold about themselves, others, the world, and/or the future.

SOURCES OF BELIEFS

1. Evidence

2. Tradition

3. Authority

4. Association

5. Revelation

EVIDENCE

- logical and rational formation of belief based on evidence that proves causation.

TRADITION

- family and societal traditions.

AUTHORITY

- normally developed from a parent but could also be a religious leader, teacher or any other person in authority

ASSOCIATION

- beliefs can be formed through people or groups we associate with

REVELATION

- beliefs that are formed through ‘divine intervention” a hunch, inkling or sixth sense

TYPES OF BELIEFS

1. Enabling

2. Limiting

ENABLING

- ones that are optimistic and show good self-efficacy or the belief in yourself that you can achieve something.

LIMITING

- are often seen in absolutes and are often inaccurate and unhelpful. People with limiting beliefs can often be judgmental of oneself or of others.

SELF-ESTEEM

- refers to whether you appreciate and value yourself.

- develops and changes as a result of your life experiences and interactions with other people.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

- your belief in yourself and your abilities.

- this can change depending on the situation

EMOTIONAL INTELLEGENCE

- Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

- The emotionally intelligent are highly conscious of their own emotional states, even negative ones—from frustration or sadness to something more subtle.

- A person high in EQ is not impulsive or hasty with their actions. They think before they do.