Episode Highlights:

• What is Conscientiousness? Robyn and Barb break down the six facets of conscientiousness and discuss why highly creative people often score low in this personality factor.
• Selective Conscientiousness: How being selectively dutiful can help you excel in your passions while letting go of unnecessary perfection.
• New Year Reflections: Insights on making resolutions that align with your purpose and how to prioritize what deserves your 100% effort.
• Creativity vs. Conformity: Why conscientiousness, when taken too far, can smother innovation, and how to reclaim your creative freedom.
• Slob for a Week Protocol: Barb shares her therapeutic approach to breaking free from overly conscientious habits.

Resources Mentioned:

• Smart Girls in the 21st Century by Dr. Robyn McKay and Dr. Barbara Kerr
• The Perfect Future Day Fantasy exercise
• Story about outsourcing conscientiousness

Next Episode: A deep dive into creativity and the quirks that make it thrive.

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