Top 10 Bad Personality Traits That Can Actually Be Good
As "The Newsroom" begins its final season and heads into its new chapter, it's great to see the veteran news anchor's return. We tend to think of personality traits as "good" and "bad." But for Will McAvoy, things aren't always so dry. Here are 10 traits that people often see as negative, but can actually be good.
10. Messiness
Being a little messy is hardly a deadly sin. In fact, many people with messy desks are more prone to creativity and risk taking. Just don't leave dirty banana peels lying around and you'll probably be okay.
9. Selfishness
Many of us could stand to be a little mores selfish and learn how to say no. Being a people pleaser will only stress you out and take valuable time out of your life for the things that really matter. So consider saying no to that next project.
8. Ego
Don't be afraid to give yourself a confidence boost. It's good to think highly of yourself, as long as you aren't an arrogant jerk.
7. Shyness
Too many people view shyness as a weakness, but shy people tend to be more reflective and observant than outgoing people-and they're often better listeners.
6. Distracted
Being distracted can make it hard to focus on your work, but it can also help you be more creative. When you aren't focused, you consider a broader range of information and think more outside the box.
5. Cynicism
Releasing your emotional attachment to things can help you be more rational, and being skeptical can help you avoid scams and other falsities.
4. Neuroticism
Neutoricism refers to tendencies to respond with negative emotions to threat, frustration, or loss. Such things can negatively affect your health, but some studies show that it is possible to respond to that anxiety in a positive way with a bit of conscientiousness to balance it out.
3. Thin Skin
Instead of learning to brush it off, learn to accept criticism without taking it personally-and use it to make yourself better. Just don't let it get to you too much.
2. Pessimism
Thinking about everything that could go wrong helps you plan for those situations, and ultimately avoid them.
1. Laziness
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For every 10 hard workers out there, there is one too lazy to do work-so he finds a way to automate the process instead. Laziness can be the mother of ingenuity, if used properly.
