Where you were born can have more of an impact on who you are than you realize. From the first years of lifethe environment in which we grow up plays a crucial role in shaping our personality.
This scenario is often intertwined with each person’s roots, influencing attitudes, perspectives and even the way we express ourselves.
The influence of where we come from is enormous in shaping our personality – Image: Freepik/Reproduction
Geography and personality: an intrinsic connection
A clear example of this connection lies in the life of the acclaimed Adoniran Barbosa, a famous Brazilian singer and composer who immortalized in his songs the spirit and stories of the Bixiga neighborhood, in São Pauloduring the 50s.
The lyrics of his songs, permeated by humor and irony, told the lives of Italian immigrants in the region, providing a faithful and moving portrait of that specific place.
The idea that a place can become an intrinsic part of a work and, by extension, a person’s personality, is one of the aspects addressed by experts and researchers.
The book ‘Toddlers, Parents and Culture’, by Samuel P. Putnam and Masha A. Gartstein, brings together studies on child development and highlights the impact of culture on individuals.
The influence of the environment on personal training
According to the authors, food preferences, sports choices and even everyday decisions reflect interactions and external stimuli provided by the environment.
Welcoming environments conducive to learning tend to value emotional intelligencethus shaping part of people’s personalities from an early age.
One way to record these influences and experiences is through a memory journal. Writing about everyday fears, joys and reflections not only immortalizes moments, but also creates a special bond with the past.
These records become a treasure trove of nostalgia, bringing smiles and tears when remembering unique moments in life.
Experts suggest this practice as a way of valuing one’s personal development and maintaining a link with one’s own history, perpetuating memories for future generations.
