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Change in the different personality traits were associated with different monetary values, with change in [[neuroticism]] being worth $314k, [[extraversion]] $225k, [[agreeableness]] $149k, [[conscientiousness]] was worth $91k and [[openness]] to experience $62k. If we bear in mind that the average annual household income was around $88,000/year it seems to pay really well to Flex!<ref>[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/do-something-different/201211/the-dollar-value-your-personality The Dollar Value of Your Personality]: Changing your personality may reap financial rewards, by Ben C. Fletcher D.Phil., Oxon</ref>}}

Change in the different personality traits were associated with different monetary values, with change in [[neuroticism]] being worth $314k, [[extraversion]] $225k, [[agreeableness]] $149k, [[conscientiousness]] was worth $91k and [[openness]] to experience $62k. If we bear in mind that the average annual household income was around $88,000/year it seems to pay really well to Flex!<ref>[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/do-something-different/201211/the-dollar-value-your-personality The Dollar Value of Your Personality]: Changing your personality may reap financial rewards, by Ben C. Fletcher D.Phil., Oxon</ref>}}

== Big Five personality traits and how to improve them to raise your income ==

=== Big Five personality traits and how to improve them to raise your income ===

The [[Big Five personality traits]] (the basis for the five factor model) are the five traits psychologists use to describe an individual's [[personality]].  While other traits exist, these are thought to define a large part of individuality. Hans Eysenck initiated this concept, but only included two personality traits, extraversion and neuroticism.

The [[Big Five personality traits]] (the basis for the five factor model) are the five traits psychologists use to describe an individual's [[personality]].  While other traits exist, these are thought to define a large part of individuality. Hans Eysenck initiated this concept, but only included two personality traits, extraversion and neuroticism.

=== Traits ===

==== Traits ====

* [[Conscientiousness]] - [[Self-control]]/Self-[[Discipline|discipline]]/[[Will (psychology)|willpower]], efficiency/[[productivity]], orderliness/[[organizational skills]] and dependable. Conscientiousness is positively correlated to a desire to perform a task well. See: [[Self-efficacy]] and [[Skill]] and [[Work ethic]]

* [[Conscientiousness]] - [[Self-control]]/Self-[[Discipline|discipline]]/[[Will (psychology)|willpower]], efficiency/[[productivity]], orderliness/[[organizational skills]] and dependable. Conscientiousness is positively correlated to a desire to perform a task well. See: [[Self-efficacy]] and [[Skill]] and [[Work ethic]]

* [[Openness]] - [[Creativity]], [[imagination]], imitativeness, [[intellectual curiosity]] and [[innovation]] <ref>https://www.verywell.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422</ref><ref>https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/big-five-personality-traits</ref>

* [[Openness]] - [[Creativity]], [[imagination]], imitativeness, [[intellectual curiosity]] and [[innovation]] <ref>https://www.verywell.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422</ref><ref>https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/big-five-personality-traits</ref>

=== Big Five personality traits and how to improve them in a way to increase income ===

==== Big Five personality traits and how to improve them in a way to increase income ====

*[[Neuroticism]] - How to reduce neuroticism: [[Neuroticism#Neuroticism, mental health and reducing neuroticism|Neuroticism, mental health and reducing neuroticism]]

*[[Neuroticism]] - How to reduce neuroticism: [[Neuroticism#Neuroticism, mental health and reducing neuroticism|Neuroticism, mental health and reducing neuroticism]]