Personality traits are not fixed, and small, intentional changes can lead to growth. High conscientiousness, while productive, can lead to rigidity, particularly in a parenting setting. Over the years, parenting prompted the need to adjust traits, particularly reducing neuroticism by learning to tolerate disorder and unpredictability. The journey of parenthood challenged pre-existing traits, inspiring a necessary flexibility to adapt and thrive in the chaotic but rewarding environment of raising a child.
Becoming a parent sparked intentional personality changes, moving from a high level of conscientiousness—which can lead to rigidity—to a more flexible mindset.
Lowering neuroticism involved learning to accept the chaos of parenting, including tolerating noise and mess without succumbing to stress.
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