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This article details an experiment conducted by the author to attempt to modify their personality traits over six weeks, drawing on research in personality change. The author, struggling with high neuroticism and self-doubt, took an online personality test and identified areas for improvement. Utilizing a combination of activities – including meditation, social interactions, and challenging perfectionistic tendencies – they aimed to shift their scores on the Big Five personality dimensions. The experiment involved taking the test twice, and engaging in a range of activities designed to encourage desired changes. The results showed modest but statistically significant shifts, particularly in neuroticism, extraversion, and agreeableness. While the author’s scores improved, particularly in the areas they targeted, they acknowledged that personality change is a complex process and that sustained effort is required. The author also highlights the findings of other researchers, including Nathan Hudson and Mirjam Stieger, who have demonstrated that even small interventions can lead to measurable personality shifts, although these changes are often modest and require continued commitment. The article concludes with a reflection on the challenges of personality change and the importance of realistic expectations.