Think Like a Psychologist

People who have high levels of conscientiousness tend to be extremely focused on their goals. They plan things out, focusing on the detailed tasks at hand, and they stick to their schedules. They have better control over their impulses, emotions, and behaviors, such that they are able to focus more of their energy on their professional success. While they may not live as adventurously as their peers, they do tend to live longer, thanks in part to their healthier habits

▪ conscientiousness
▪ agreeableness
▪ extraversion
▪ openness
▪ neuroticism

Conscientiousness has been linked to better success after training (Woods, Patterson, Koczwara & Sofat, 2016), more effective job performance (Barrick & Mount, 1991), higher job satisfaction, and careers with greater prestige and higher incomes (Judge, Higgins, Thoresen & Barrick, 1999). A study by Soldz and Vaillant (1999) also found that high levels of conscientiousness have helped people better adjust to the challenges of life that will inevitably sneak up on you

holistic view of a person

I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.”

Lacking an understanding of yourself means that you won’t know why you’re behaving in certain ways.

it’s helpful to start from the beginning in terms of how people thought about identity and personality. It will give you a general overview of how to think about people’s behaviors and the motivations behind them.

Knowing yourself and possessing self-awareness allows you to make more mindful decisions that are right for you. The more that you are well-acquainted with yourself, the more you’ll also see that your identity and purpose are wholly within your control.

Both versions of this man know what he prefers as a result of understanding their own personalities. Thus, he places himself in situations he knows are best for him, otherwise he might engage in self-sabotage on a daily basis.

Lacking an understanding of yourself means that you won’t know why you’re behaving in certain ways.