Me, but better : the science and promise of personality change / Olga Khazan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Khazan, Olga, 1986- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personality change.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

xii, 267 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First Simon Element hardcover edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Simon Element, 2025.

Summary:

"Research shows that you can alter your personality traits by behaving in ways that align with the kind of person you'd like to be--a process that can make you happier, healthier, and more successful. In Me, But Better, Olga [Khazan] embarks on an experiment to see whether it's possible to go from dwelling in dread to "radiating joy." For one year, Olga reluctantly clicks "yes" on a bucket list of new experiences--from meditation to improv to sailing--that forced her to at least act happy. With a skeptic's eye, Olga brings you on her journey throught the science of personality, presenting evidence-backed techniques to help you change your mind for the better."--Dust jacket flap.

Contents:

The ocean within: what is personality?

Breaking the flywheel: the "how" of personality change

Dance like everyone is watching: extroversion

From overwhelm to ohm: neuroticism

Down for whatever: openness to experience

Plays well with others: agreeableness

Get 'er done: conscientiousness

Enduring vs. ending: on knowing when to quit

Find your beach: how to keep changing.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-253) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Khazan, Olga, 1986- Me, but better

ISBN:

9781668012543

1668012545

9781668012550

1668012553

OCLC:

1438665549

Publisher Number:

90101641099