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A Personality Expert Says This Is Exactly Why You Keep Getting Stressed Out—and Explains How to Manage It
Justin Bariso · Inc. · May 2025

The article argues that understanding your personality through the Big Five model (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) can help reduce stress. When core personality needs go unmet, people exhibit stress behaviors. By identifying where you fall on each trait's spectrum, you can better recognize your personal needs and adjust your habits and environment accordingly; ultimately becoming a calmer, more effective version of yourself.