Ever feel like you're constantly changing? New favorite aesthetic, new hobbies, maybe even a new form of you emerging? While you might think your personality is set in stone like your favorite band T-shirt, psychologists now say it's more like your go-to playlist – constantly evolving and adding new tracks. This article dives into the truth about personality: it can change with factors, and guess what? Teens like you are right in the sweet spot for this transformation!
Personality: The Ultimate Remix!
A personality is a one-of-a-kind blend of your thoughts, feelings, and how you handle the world. Science says this mix is created by a combo of nature (your genes) and nurture (your experiences). Your genes are like the starting point, but the real magic happens when your experiences start remixing the tracks!
The DJ changes the tracks!
Our experiences, from childhood upbringing to social interactions, shape who we become. Life throws a lot at us, and these experiences can influence our personality playlist.
Here are some of the biggest remix buttons:
Life Events: Think of them as featured tracks. Starting a new school, facing a challenge, or falling in love can all add new elements to your personality traits mix.
Relationships: The people you hang with are like guest vocalists. Spending time with supportive friends might boost your confidence. Spending time with the jokester in your class might add some humor, while chilling with your calm friend might make the vibe more mellow.
Age: As you get older, your mixtape might change genres. Research suggests it gets more chill, with tracks of agreeableness (being easy to get along with) and conscientiousness (being responsible) getting louder.
Motivation and Goals: Our aspirations and pursuing goals can influence how we behave and the traits we value. Someone striving to be a leader may develop more assertive or outgoing qualities.
Self-reflection and Growth: Actively reflecting on our experiences and personality can lead to personal growth and a conscious effort to change certain traits or behaviors.
Final Track: You're in control
So, there you have it! Your personality is a work in progress, and that's a good thing. It means you have the power to curate your playlist, adding new skills, positive habits, and experiences that make you the person you want to be.
Always remember. "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John C. Maxwell.
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Reference List
Psychology Today. (2021). Personality Change. [online] Available at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/personality-change#:~:text=Many%20factors%20may%20lead%20to,alter%20personality%20traits%20as%20well [Accessed 1 May 2024].
Ryder, G. (2022). Does Personality Change with Age? Science Says Yes. [online] Psych Central. Available at: https://psychcentral.com/health/personality-changes-with-age#:~:text=While%20we%20once%20thought%20our,they've%20grown%20and%20changed [Accessed 1 May 2024].
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