Christian Jarrett on The Science of Personality

<p>Christian Jarrett is the author, editor or contributor to ten books, spanning psychology, neuroscience, self-help and productivity.  He is recognized as a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. and is the Deputy Editor of <a href="https://psyche.co/">Psyche</a>, a global digital magazine that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophical understanding and the arts.</p> <p>Eric and Christian discuss his latest is <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781501174698"><em>Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change</em>.</a></p> <p>But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. </a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!</p> <p><strong>Christian Jarrett and I Discuss The Science of Personality and …</strong></p> <ul> <li>His book,  <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781501174698"><em>Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change</em></a></li> <li>How some traits are genetic but don’t entirely influence our personality</li> <li>Deliberate actions can short circuit our innate tendencies</li> <li>How cognitive and physical exercise builds confidence and encourages open mindedness</li> <li>The link between mood and personality</li> <li>Defining mood as the temporary state of how you feel</li> <li>How extroversion and introversion personalities are affected by habit</li> <li>The 5 main traits of personality:  openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism</li> <li>The maturity principle and how personality traits change as we age</li> <li>How those who are more open and resilient are less prone to dementia</li> <li>Social investment theory refers to how the roles we take on in life shape our personality</li> <li>Will power and