Conscientiousness

Characteristics of Conscientious person:

• Hard working
• Loyalty
• Dedication
• Goal directed
• Integrity
• Self-disciplined
• Efficient
• Dependable
• Neat
• Systematic
• Carefulness

Watch the below video to know what the integrity is

Does Conscientious persons born ?

Studies in behavioural genetics have shown that this trait is about half attributable to genetics, and half to the environment in which someone is raised, or to developmental factors that are not presently understood.

Watch the below clip from a movie to know how to behave infront of your children to inherit the Conscientiousness

Is there any relationship between Conscientiousness and success?

Conscientious individuals tend to be high achievers in academics and in professional life. On the job, along with high productivity, they garner higher earnings, good relationships, work satisfaction, and achievement. In addition, the conscientious individuals tend to land more leadership positions.

How to be a conscientious person?

Prepare personal code of conduct

Follow the below 5 rules while framing your personal code of conduct :

• Moral/ Ethical
• Non-Trivial (stretch it as long as possible)
• Widely applicable
• Enduring
• Practicable

Try to make your code of conduct by following as many rules as possible with a minimum of 3 rules.

Example:

1. Being accountable for your words and actions.
2. Don't ever hurt anybody knowingly.

Other things you can do to be Conscientious:

• Completing the task before deadline
• Being truthful to you
• Don’t ask excuses
• Being organized
• Maintaining hygiene
• Planning the day
• Being punctual
• Be polite

Remember, "if you can't be 100% Conscientious right away, start by being as Conscientious as you can!"

Few famous quotes on Conscientiousness:

1. “Sincerity is the indispensable ground of all conscientiousness, and by consequence of all heartfelt religion.” - Immanual Kant
2. “People high in conscientiousness get better grades in high school and college; they commit fewer crimes; and they stay married longer.” - Paul Tough