Become the Person Who Can Create the Life You Want |
Many of us have taken a personality test at some point in our lives. This may have been an online quiz, a career inventory in school, or being asked to identify your “type” or strengths at work.
Personality assessments are often framed as a way to understand yourself better so you can choose careers, relationships, and lifestyles that “fit.” Unfortunately, the way these tests are often presented sends the subtle message that your personality is set in stone.
But what if personality isn’t a set of guardrails that define what’s possible for you?
What if, instead of asking: What am I like?
You asked: Who would I need to become to build the life I want?
If you’ve ever ruled yourself out of an opportunity because you thought, I’m just not that kind of person, the idea that you can shift your traits may feel far-fetched. But, when you understand how psychological science defines personality, intentional personality change starts to feel more realistic.
Personality traits are simply labels that summarize typical patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. For example, some people tend to interpret situations pessimistically, while others naturally expect things to work out. Some react........