27/10/2025
WORD OF THE DAY
✧ ONTOGENY ✧
A term used in biology and psychology that refers to the growth and development of an individual organism from embryo to maturity.
🌿 Ontogeny reflects how personality evolves through different life stages.
Personality develops through distinct life stages, each characterized by specific developmental challenges and changes. Theories such as Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages describe how social relationships and crises at each life stage—from infancy to late adulthood—shape personality traits and psychological skills. For example, young adults often develop greater emotional stability, conscientiousness, and agreeableness, which reflect increased maturity and emotional maturity. Personality traits generally stabilize between the ages of 25 and 50, but they can still adapt throughout life due to genetic, environmental, and life experiences.
To maintain mental well-being across life stages, several helpful strategies can be employed:
- Processing childhood trauma with professional help
- Prioritizing personal growth through self-reflection and inner work
- Understanding behavioral patterns through self-discovery
- Seeking support from coaches, family, or friends during life changes
- Building social connections and managing stress
- Engaging in activities that promote emotional resilience and self-awareness
These approaches can help individuals navigate life transitions, increase maturity, and support overall mental health.
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