According to psychologists, there are 5 factors when describing personality. This theory explains personality in terms of these 5 factors and it is also referred to as the "Five Factor Model". The summary of the five factors is as follows:
Openness - appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience.
Conscientiousness - a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement; planned rather than spontaneous behavior.
Extraversion - energy, positive emotions, surgency, and the tendency to seek stimulation and the company of others.
Agreeableness - a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others.
Neuroticism - a tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, or vulnerability; sometimes called emotional instability
Theoretically we all have the five factors in varying degrees.
I will discuss the factor of conscientiousness. A high score in this factor reveals an individual who is orderly, dutiful, self-disciplined, deliberate, confident, achievement oriented, and reliable.
A low score reveals disorganization, carelessness, spontaneity, unreliability.
So, if one scores low on conscientiousness, can it be developed? According to researchers it can be by making focused, small changes. Start by following a schedule, getting chores done right away, eating well, engaging in community activities.
By scoring higher in conscientiousness, a longer, happier life can be achieved.
Yippe for longevity! I will start right away and skip tonight's cookies. Tomorrow I will get to that paper clutter on my desk.
Today we celebrated Earth Day. It's impressive to see how we are taking the necessary and vital steps in saving our Earth. Many are involved in activities to reduce our carbon footprints. Work is being done in teams (groups organizing activities and informing the public) and as individuals (the lone person recycling at home). Ultimately whether we work in a group or individually, it becomes a group effort because it requires all of us to work toward the same goal.
We now have a huge amount of information to make us aware of how our activities might be destroying our planet. We also have information to instruct us on steps that we can take to save our planet.
I too have been taking steps to reduce my carbon footprints. I have become more aware and focused on how my daily activities might impact our Earth. I am just one, but I become part of a collective here.
I'll list some of steps I have taken:
Changed my light bulbs from incandescent to fluorescent.
Turn off the lights when not in use.
Assure that I always have my reusable bags when I go shopping.
Research on recycling electronics.
Buy less of everything whether groceries, clothes, etc (this hasn't been easy since I could have formed a shopaholics club).
Switched cat litter from the clay material to pine or newspaper material (yes, it's a must that they join my efforts).
Eat less meat (not only does this reduce the carbon footprint but it's especially healthy).
Buy less items contained in plastic or purchase the larger item because ultimately I'll have more product and less plastic.
Started to make my own cleaners (yes, THEY WORK).
I love my candles but no more metal wicks.
Use natural and organic toiletries (since natural doesn't necessarily mean natural, I read every ingredient label).
I am on top of my daughter to turn off the lights and the TV when she is not really watching it (since her idea of multi-tasking is chatting, talking on the phone and watching TV, all at the same time).
And just when I think that I'm doing all that I can or that I already know about a particular activity that I heard or read about, I learn something new.
So lets all work together on this one for the same goal: maintain/create a beautiful, clean EARTH.
On my first post, I will tell you a little about my traits. I am forever organizing my clutter (oh yes, I have a lot of it) and never seem to finish the task. I tend to procrastinate, but often times I’m stressed and overwhelmed from not being able to complete my never-ending to-do lists. Yes, I'm aware that I set myself up for sabotage. I am always busy and haven’t found a way to fit in play time without thinking: "I didn’t finish reading the emails," or "I should have done the laundry," or "I should have bathed Tara (dog);" you get the picture.I am quick to smile and to empathize. I am a caring person, but patience hasn’t been one of my virtues. Although, patience increases as I get older (at this rate I’ll have to live to 175 years old). I am not extroverted, but am friendly and don’t quite embrace change. I strive to have a good frame of mind so I call myself a working progress.I’d tell you more, but I have to get to my budget spreadsheet and clear the clutter on my desk.
