Know Yourself

There can be a thousand traits that make a personality. However, as per studies, these are the five traits that make a huge impact in creating a personality, also known as the Big 5.

Openness- It includes imaginations, insight and creativity. The eagerness to experience and learn new things, being adventurous in making decisions. People high on openness can have interest which you never even think of. Anyone low in this trait tends to be traditional in approach and may struggle working outside his/her comfort zone.

Conscientiousness- It includes high levels of thoughtfulness, good impulse control and goal directed behaviors. These people are organized and structured. A highly conscientious person will plan ahead and analyze impact of his behavior on others regularly. He will stay in contact and check your well-being. They are good at organizing events and are focused on you when you meet. People low on this trait tend to dislike structure and planning. They procrastinate on important tasks and fail to complete tasks on their own. They tend to say or do things, "just like that".

Extroversion- These people are talkative, assertive and emotionally expressive. These people get energized in the company of others. They thrive on being the center of attraction and enjoy meeting new people. The opposite is an introvert, who prefers solitude and have less energy in social situations.

Agreeableness- It includes sharing, comforting and cooperating with others. These people show empathy, trust, altruism, kindness and affection towards others. High agreeableness people show trust, altruism, kindness and affection. Low on this trait, people manifest manipulation and nastiness towards others. Lack of -care, sympathy and interest in others are common among them.

Neuroticism- It includes sadness, moodiness and emotional instability. It is a physical and emotional response to stress and perceived threats in someone's daily life. People high on neuroticism will experience mood swings, anxiety and irritability. They will overthink a lot. People low on neuroticism will exhibit a more stable and emotionally resilient attitude to stress and situations.

It may look on the outside as one trait emerging out of a person. However, we all lie somewhere on the spectrum between extremely high and extremely low of each personality trait. Being aware of one's personality by knowing own patterns, one can get rid of the unwanted and keep the desired. Reaching out when one is confused helps one remove the barriers one is facing to achieve success in career, relationship or health.