It is a common belief that positive people live longer, which is not completely false but as per personality psychologist David Watson 'CONSCIENTIOUSNESS' is the quality which help as live longer as per CNBC
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What is conscientiousness?
As per David Watson, conscientiousness is how disciplined or organized a person is
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How it helps in longevity
The psychologist says highly conscientious people do not indulge in stupid behavior and display better health behaviors
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Increases with age
David Watson gave a good news that one can increase his or her conscientiousness with age which can help them live a longer life
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Role of Agreeableness
As per the psychologist, agreeableness also play a role in longer life as weathers out stressful situations
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Other personality traits
David Watson also mentioned other traits like openness, extroversion and neuroticism which impact our life in their own ways