When we talk about our personality, many of us treat it as a fixed, unchanging part of us. But the truth is our personality can evolve and often does, even without us deliberately trying. For example, ...
Many of us have some aspect of our personalities we wish we could change. Maybe you’d love to be a bit more outgoing, daring, resilient, or hard-working. But it can feel as if shifting something as ...
Who among us hasn’t wanted to change our personality, just a teeny bit? Let’s say you walk into a new book club with a bunch of moms from your kid’s grade. Your first instinct is to swarm the cheese ...
In the spring of 2022, I was 36 years old and jumping up and down in my bathroom, trying to figure out my future. I had ordered a fertility test online that said it would provide fast results with ...
Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were ...
You may have heard this question before: “What advice would you give your 16-year-old self?” I know this is a popular way to package the “wisdom” of someone with experience or success, and as Google’s ...
Climbing into fresh bedsheets after a long day is one of life’s great pleasures. Not only does it feel great and aid better sleep, but there are some worrying downsides for your physical and mental ...
Have you ever wanted to change your personality? Research reveals that personality traits continue to evolve into adulthood. In general, people have been shown to increase in traits like ...
Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet ...