"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."
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.
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