Olga Khazan

Olga Khazan

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Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of the book 'Me, But Better,' where she documents her year-long journey to change her personality. Recognizing her less agreeable traits as potentially detrimental to her new role as a parent, Khazan explores the science of personality and the possibility of change through various methods, including social engagement and mindset shifts. Her work highlights that while personality traits can be deeply ingrained, they are not entirely fixed, and with conscious effort, individuals can cultivate new behaviors that enhance their social interactions and overall happiness.

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Olga Khazan writes for the American magazine 'The Atlantic' and is exploring ways to change her personality.

Von introvertiert zu extravertiert? So verändert man seine Persönlichkeit
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
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Journalist Olga Khazan spent an entire year trying to change her personality, which she documented in her new book Me, But Better.

Is it possible to measure — and change —grumpiness?
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-18
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Olga Khazan has bad news for me, stating that 'Agreeableness is the toughest one to change.'

I’m disagreeable – and it’s backed by science. Can I change my personality? | Well actually
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14
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