Conscientiousness is a personality trait that is highly prized and correlates with success in work, school, quality relationships, and even once longevity. New research has discovered that conscientiousness may also hold the key to healthy aging. More than just longevity, people that are high and conscientiousness tend to experience more internal satisfaction with their lives as they age. A few ideas for how to become more conscientious include being responsible with your commitments, taking frequent breaks to reset your mind, and being willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Key Takeaways:
- The more conscientious you are, the less likely you are to have cognitive decline as you get older.
- Conscientious people have been found to have much more success when it comes to their overall income and wealth.
- Subjective success such as satisfaction in life and just overall positivity is very common in conscientious people.
“You might envision someone who sets and meets goals, someone who is almost always on time, someone who keeps their promises, or someone who gets the job done.”
References:
- Psychology Today (Website)
- Einzelgänger (YouTube Channel)
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