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The Psychology Podcast

New Year, New Personality: Science-Backed Tips to Actually Change Yourself

Jan 18, 2024
16:37
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Learn about the possibility of intentionally changing personality traits, effective techniques for personality change, science-backed tips for changing your personality, and how to use implementation intentions and behavioral activation for personality change.
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Quick takeaways

  • Setting personal goals and making intentional efforts can lead to personality change over time.
  • Completing challenges aligned with specific personality dimensions predicts greater personality growth and change.

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Setting Personal Goals and the Fresh Start Effect

The podcast discusses the significance of setting personal goals and the motivation that comes with the fresh start effect, particularly at the beginning of a new year. It highlights the common desire to change aspects of one's personality and the impact of personality traits on various life outcomes. While personality does fluctuate throughout the day, there are consistent individual differences. The episode emphasizes that personality is not fixed and can be changed through habitual adjustments and intentional efforts over time.

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