4 Stages of Personality Development

We are all born with unique personality traits that make us stand out and set us apart from the crowd. To be able to understand and nourish the uniqueness we possess, all we need is to read this article. Personality traits can be worked upon and improved with time. It all depends on your will power, to be the change, and bring out the best version of yourself.

Many psychologists believe that the personality development of an individual depends widely on two major factors temperament and environment. Both these components play a vital role in nourishing the
personality. Nature is genetic whereas the environment is where a person is nurtured. Nature and nurture are the main ingredients of personality development.

Personality development is a continuous process with physical growth our traits grow as well. Let us look at how our personality is shaped since our birth and how at present we can bring about the best changes in our selves.

Understanding 4 Stages of personality development

• Infanthood —

The whole world welcomes tiny souls with open arms into the world. A baby is born with natural learning skills. They are born with the ability to cry, they know the smell of their mother and can recognize her voice as well. These are the initial steps a baby learns as soon as entering the world. As time passes and as they grow they gain the knowledge of the
world. The infancy period is from 0 months to a year.

This period is known as the major milestone in any child’s personal development. They grow and develop their personality.
Some babies would be shy some would be very outgoing. On the other hand, some babies would feel comfortable only in the surroundings of their loved ones whereas some would be ready to get along with everyone. Such traits develop during the first year of growing. However, as babies grow up their personality also changes. How an individual is formed all
depends on the environment one grows up in. Physical growth happens on its own but personal and mental growth depends a lot on the way parenting is done. In order to make the child more confident and self-reliant, it is parents who play an important role.

• Toddlerhood–

The next milestone in shaping an individual is toddlerhood. This is the
the period from 1–5 years of age. During this age kids usually start their pre-school. As a child starts pre-schooling they start to engage themselves socially. They learn to play, share things like stationery, lunch, books, etc. They learn to participate in different activities and start to understand if they like swimming or dancing more. Likes and dislikes are shaped. Thus, their new personality is shaped too. With each age group and passing year a child grows they learn re-learn and shape their personality depending on what they like and what they dislike.

• School–

The journey to school is from 6–17 years. During this time the grown-up kids learn the most of their life lessons. The personalities they have developed during their pre-school age now change and they set on a journey to discover a new self probably just after hitting puberty. The most part of ones’ s personality is shaped during the period of puberty. As they experience hormonal changes they also figure out their status socially and
personally. By this age kids not just kids but becomes decision-makers as well. It is very important for parents and for society to accept a new child who has an opinion and a voice of his/her own. Acceptance matters a lot at this age.

• Adulthood–

This is the period that starts from 18 years. During this age, an individual has come a long way into life and by now very aware of personal traits. However, this is the time when major new changes appear. This period comes across as one of the most crucial periods in life of everyone. As this is the time of actual exposure into the real world. However, as stated earlier learning never stops. By this time most adults can take their
decisions on their own and are able to figure out which path is right or wrong for them.

If you still feel you are stuck, and you lack self-assurance and need a guiding hand to enhance your personality, conquer the universe without fear of falling. All you need is to reach out for our next blog. Where we will be talking all about how we can further nourish the personality we have grown up with.

If you are reading this article, then you are defiantly on the right track. Stay tuned with us. We are coming up with the next blog and that is what will be a life-changer for you all.

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