Personality traits aren’t the only things that define us, says Brian R Little: the projects we choose are also keyDid you know that it is virtually impossible to lick the outside of your own elbow? The study of personal projects, the “doings” of daily lives, provides us with a different perspective. Our research shows that where you stand on the Big Five affects your appraisal of your personal projects – the “How’s it going?” part. Recent research has shown an important link between traits, personal projects and wellbeing. The direct influence is through the kinds of personal projects individuals pursue.

Source: The Guardian August 20, 2017 04:52 UTC