The Big Five Personality Traits refer to five broad dimensions of personality:
Openness — curious, imaginative, open-minded, embracing new experiences.
Conscientiousness — organized, responsible, self-disciplined, careful planners
Extraversion — outgoing, energetic, seek social engagement
Agreeableness — cooperative, empathetic, compassionate, plays well with others
Neuroticism — emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, tendency to worry
Wait…what? Emotionally unstable?
Who, me?
I've always had big feelings, but I feel more stable than I used to.
What about you?
Do you have big feelings?
In a relationship with someone who does?
How's it going?
Listen in as Dr. Ash King and I catch up and unpack the subtraits comprising the “neurotic” dimension of our personalities.
We also explore:
The reality show that is US politics and how we feel about it
Art and creativity as a safe space for the emotional experience
The benefits of being more objective in response to our subjective experiences
And the pros and cons of sharing our feelings and struggles with the wider world
The show notes links to related resources and audio streaming options.
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