She Changed Her Entire Personality… Here’s How
Rich Roll
Aug 25, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Counter worry by listing positive outcomes
When you feel anxious, write down everything you're worried about, but then force yourself to also write down all the good things that could happen.
Shape your destiny beyond genetic influence
While 40-60% of your personality is influenced by genes, nothing is predestined, as your environment and choices exert a powerful influence on who you become.
Take action to cultivate desired mood
According to behavioral activation theory, you shouldn't wait to feel inspired to change; you must take action first, and the desired mood or feeling will follow.
Lean into panic to diminish fear of anxiety
To overcome panic attacks, you can lean into the physical sensations, like by breathing through a straw, to realize they aren't dangerous and become less afraid of the anxiety itself.
Embrace discomfort as a path to authenticity
Just because a new behavior feels uncomfortable or unnatural at first doesn't mean it's inauthentic; it's often the necessary price of admission for a meaningful life.
Establish kind boundaries to embody true agreeableness
True agreeableness isn't about saying yes to everything, but about setting firm boundaries in a kind way to avoid future resentment and conflict.
Experience MBSR for stress reduction comparable to Lexapro
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class has been shown in studies to be about as effective as the antidepressant Lexapro for reducing stress.
Prioritize conscientiousness over IQ for better longevity outcomes
The personality trait of conscientiousness is a better predictor of outcomes like mortality and job performance than IQ or socioeconomic status.
Embrace change to evolve your personality throughout adulthood
Contrary to the old belief that personality is fixed by age 30, recent science shows that people can and do change significantly throughout their adult lives.
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