Foundations of Personality

• The interplay of heredity and environment in the development of an individual’s knowledge and skills are so inherently important that both factors leave traces and markes on the individual that make him distinct from others.

Aspects of an Individual’s Personality

• Mental• Emotional• Social• Physical• Moral• Spiritual

Mental Aspect

• This refers to his intellectual capacity. How a person talks, the range of ideas he expresses, and the things he talks about, as well as his values and mental alertness give evidence of his mental capacity.

• The mental aspects depend upon the intelligence. Also, the better the education, the better the personality.

Emotional Aspect

• A person’s emotional makeup is shown in his likes and dislikes, whether he is aggressive or docile, how he responds when things become difficult, how quickly he is given to anger, or whether he can take a job or not.

Social Aspect

• This is seen in how well a person conducts himself with other people and how well he observes the rules of etiquette that govern society.

• Social attitudes and behavior are affected by physiological conditions and changes, mental alertness, and the extent of emotional maturity.

Physical Aspect

• Heredity and environment determine the entire physiological system of an individual. Posture, body build and size, complexion and facial expressions, as well as the appropriateness and condition of clothes, comprise the physical appearance of a person.

Moral Aspect

• This aspect of personality has to do wtih a person’s awareness of the difference between what is wrong or right.

Spiritual Aspect• People are generally religious but they

differ in what they worship and how they worship. From the moral lectures they hear from their respective leaders, priests, or pastors, they acquire knowledge of the teachings of their Creator that guide the lives of men. The spiritual aspect is the consciousness of the higher values in life. Religion expresses spiritual value.

• Personality has characteristics or attributes. These are the external attributes and the inner ones.

External Attributes

• These include physical health and hygiene, grooming, accessories, make-up, posture, and the use of color combinations.

Physical Health and Hygiene

• Care of skin, hair, eyes, and the brain

• Exercise• Nutrition

Grooming

• Dressing• Accessories• Jewelry• Bags and Shoes• Make-up

External Attributes also include…

• Posture• Use of Color Combinations• Communication Skills

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• Physical well-being is the best form of security one can have. Our physical health is one barometer of physical strength and endurance under stress. The maintenance of good physical health is attained through physical hygiene.

Physcial hygiene is the maintenance of personal cleanliness and sanitation of the body.

• Daily body cleanliness consists of daily bath, daily elimination habits, 2 liters of drinking water, rest, and sleep.

• Air free from pollution and sunshine are also important.

• A daily well-balanced diet will enhance the skin, brain, hair, and eyes.

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n• The brain belongs to the central

nervous system. The automobile will not perform without the engine, just as the brain will not function without the CNS. Take note that quality output from the machine can only be achieved through care and maintenance of the machine. When we invest in our brain, we invest in our life as well.

Brai

n• Provide the brain with good

food, enough sleep, fresh air, exercise, relaxation and positive outlook.

Food for the brain include:1.Iron2.Vitamin C3.Vitamin B124.Thiamine (Vitamin B2)5.B-Complex Vitamin6.Protein

Food for the brain include:1.Iron2.Vitamin C3.Vitamin B124.Thiamine (Vitamin B2)5.B-Complex Vitamin6.Protein

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nExercises for the mind include:1.Planning and organizing ideas2.Memorizing lines of poetry3.Learning a new language4.Writing about certain subjects a few minutes a day5.Reading to sharpen mental skills6.Developing skills in problem-solving through puzzles, scrabble, and computer games

Exercises for the mind include:1.Planning and organizing ideas2.Memorizing lines of poetry3.Learning a new language4.Writing about certain subjects a few minutes a day5.Reading to sharpen mental skills6.Developing skills in problem-solving through puzzles, scrabble, and computer games

Exer

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• Modern living demands awareness of the value of exercise.

• Physical body circulation are hampered, making hypertension and heart disease among the common causes of high mortality rate.

• Learn at least 1 sport for strengthening your body.

Nut

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• A balanced diet

Skin

• Some rules to follow:1. Get enough sleep2. Drink plenty of water3. Get enough fresh air4. Exercise5. Avoid frowning and squinting6. Keep dirty fingers away from your face7. Avoid using heavy make-up and never sleep with

your make-up on.8. Avoid fatty foods, chocolates, and candies

(otherwise, eat in moderation)9. Prevent pimples by observing daily elimination

habits.10. For oily skin, wash your face with soap and water

more often.11. For dry skin, use moisturizer

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r• This is your crowning glory. A

clean, well brushed hair, styled fashionably, but not too eye-catching is important.

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Feet

• If your hands are not the ‘hands you love to hold’, then you must spend a little extra time on them each day. Your nails should not be too long and not ruggedly bitten.

• Legs should be free from superfluous hair. There is nothing more unsightly than a grown lady wearing stockings with long hair poking out.

• The daily care for the feet should include bathing for cleanliness. Avoid corns, and callous by wearing correct and comfortable shoes.

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g• Good grooming means

appropriate clothes on the appropriate occasions, besides being neat and clean in every detail is necessary when it comes to clothing and the self.

Things to consider in choosing clothes

• Good Fit• Good Workmanship• Good Materials

Accessories

• Accessories are a must for women. They are regarded as indispensable in the life of a woman to complement her appearance. These include jewelry, shoes and bags.

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e• This is a state that

enables the body to function to the best advantage. There is no best posture for everyone. Everyone is built differently from one another, hence people have different postures.

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• Colors have profound effects upon our lives. They set the mood or ambience they are outward expressions how to feel – whether lonely, happy, brave, strong, dull, sexy, decisive, or bored.