What is personality and are we stuck with what we’ve got? This week the docs get personal about personality. We talk about what this concept is, the “Big 5” traits, how we ourselves measure up on these traits, what we might want to change, and how that might be possible. We’re pretty honest about ourselves in this one, so buckle up, but we’re hoping to inspire that same kind of unflinching introspection in others. Plus, Paige has some thoughts about how engaging in more play can enhance our lives, but Whitney isn’t naturally drawn to play - what’s to be done?
Lots of good stuff mentioned in this episode:
Big Picture Psych substack on The Power of Play
The original Atlantic article that inspired the book
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan
Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times by Katherine May
The website to take your own free personality assessment
