Honeydew Me

205. You, But Better: A How-To Guide For Changing The Parts Of Your Personality That Are Holding You Back


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Ever wish you could hit refresh on a few of your personality traits? Maybe you want to be less nervous, more outgoing, or become a little more organized. Olga Khazan, author of the new book "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change" is chatting us through the HOW TO's of all that and more, so grab a pen and buckle up. We cover:


  • The "Big 5" personality traits-- emotional stability, extraversion, openness, agreeableness & conscientiousness
  • How to figure out where you rank on each of the Big 5 traits
  • Are you still being "authentic" if you try to change your personality?
  • Olga's tips (based on years of research and personal experience) for changing your personality
  • Action steps you can take to become more extroverted, less neurotic, more open and/or more conscientious

  • Take the personality test Olga took HERE!


    Get Olga's Book HERE!

    Read Olga's other work at The Atlantic HERE!

    Connect with Olga on her Substack HERE!


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