Personality

Personality
idea
There’s a reason some of us find it easier to change than others
by Amanda J Wright

Personality
idea
Dietrich showed how adopting a persona can reveal one’s true self
by Sam Mills

Personality
guide
How to come out of your shell
You don’t have to be outgoing. But if being introverted is holding you back from the life you want, dive in for a way out
by Christian Jarrett

Love
film
In the frenzied cacophony of speed dating, silence offers a path to love
4 mins

Compassion and empathy
idea
Helping others might feel good, but is it really good for you?
by T Ryan Byerly

Work and vocation
idea
The idea of a ‘surgeon’s personality’ won’t fix the profession
by Agnes Arnold-Forster

Stories and literature
guide
How to create compelling characters
It’s not only writer’s intuition. Use personality psychology to create just the right blend of surprise and believability
by Kira-Anne Pelican