Perfectionism - A Blessing Or A Curse?
It’s a term that holds both a positive and negative connotation – perfectionism. Perfectionism is a trait that many will humbly turn to when asked what their biggest weakness is in a job interview. However, for people who truly experience perfectionism, the impact can often be torturous.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Neuroticism
Do you tend to find yourself feeling worried or nervous about seemingly small situations? Do you get self-conscious or embarrassed easily? Do you find it difficult to cope with stress? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be high on the trait of neuroticism.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Agreeableness
Is it important for you to be there for others? Are you modest and humble about your accomplishments? Do you feel a strong sense of empathy when you come across people in need? If so, you might be high in the personality trait of agreeableness.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Extraversion
Would you rather spend a Friday night out at a busy bar or curled up on the couch watching your favourite movie? Do you prefer attending parties and large gatherings or small and intimate catch ups? Are you the type of person who is loud and vocal at social events or do you tend to be quieter and speak to one or two people at a time? Depending on the way in which you answered these questions, this may give some indication as to whether you are introverted or extroverted.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Conscientiousness
Are you the sort of person who won’t stop working until the task at hand is complete? Are you generally well organised and reliable? Is it important for you to excel in your studies and career? If so, you might be high in the personality trait of conscientiousness.
The Big Five Personality Traits: Openness To Experience
Do you often get lost in elaborate daydreams and fantasies? Do you find yourself in deep appreciation of art or music? Are you constantly wanting to try new foods, places or activities? If so, you may be high on the personality trait of openness or openness to experience.
Are You Having An Identity Crisis?
Who are you? This question, although quite simple is surprisingly complex. In more individualistic cultures we are likely to answer something like a teacher, a nice person or a student. In collectivist cultures we might answer something like a daughter, a brother or a mother. Whatever the case, we tend to define ourselves by our values, which often dictate the choices we make. But what happens when our choices are not in line with what we value or with who we truly are? Who are we then?
Can Personality Predict Success?
We used to think the biggest predictor of success was intelligence. If you had a high IQ you had a pretty good chance of being successful and if not … maybe you need to accept that career success just isn’t in the cards for you. However this may not necessarily be the case. So are there personality traits that predict success? Let’s take a look at the Big 5 personality traits to find out.
What Makes A Jealous Person?
Jealousy is an emotion we have all experienced at one point or another. Maybe it was when your friend got a better grade on a test than you did, or when your colleague received the promotion you had really been hoping for. Whatever the case, we’ve all felt the flush in our cheeks, the boiling of our blood and the beat of our heart pulsate throughout our entire body. For most of us, these experiences occur every now and again and in response to particularly painful events however for others … they can occur weekly or even daily. So what makes a jealous person? Let’s find out!
What is the Difference Between Shame and Guilt?
Have you ever felt guilty? Have you ever felt ashamed? We often use the words guilt and shame interchangeably when we are describing a particular psychological discomfort. Although they may seem similar there are some big differences between these two states that can impact your self-esteem, mental health, behaviours and relationships in major ways.
Can You Change Your Personality?
Do you consider yourself more introverted or extroverted? Do you prefer to live your life in a structured and organised manner or go with the flow? Are you adventurous or do you prefer routine? These are some of the questions you may find yourself answering when taking a personality test. Of course, many aspects of your personality are already well known to you and those around you … however what is not so well known is the extent to which these can change.
