Studies have shown that people with desires to change... - Deepstash

Studies have shown that people with desires to change one or more of their traits are able to do so, especially if they make specific plans for how they will change their behavior, and persist with enough dedication that these changes become habitual. On the other hand, desiring change but failing to follow through with any practical plan of action is likely to backfire.

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Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change

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