How to reinvent your personality
Your inner mettle may not be easily altered, but with the right tool kit, some aspects of personality may be works in progress. Become a believer . Trust that you can change and you are far more likely to do so. Find your signature strengths —and that means discover them. Don't assume that you know your strengths in advance. See authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu for a questionnaire that measures character strengths. Identify—and reject—overly pessimistic beliefs . Rigidity might be the result of a belief as well as inner temperament. Tap someone to help you meet a goal . A systematic approach with a good friend or therapist can help you buckle down. Take risks . Confidence increases with persistent experiment. Sign up for a stand-up comedy class. Because people do change with time, you may find that attending parties alone—an act that petrified you two years ago—is now a manageable challenge. Find the rig