Running head: RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PERSONALITY 1 Retrospective Analysis of Personality Name Instructor Course DateRETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF PERSONALITY 2 Retrospective Analysis of Personality My personality has significantly changed over time from the time I was a teenager till now that Im an adult. Age has significantly contributed to how I view things, how I react to issues, and how I interact with other people. Some of the factors that have contributed to changes in my personality include entering into committed relationships and advancement in my careers. I have developed increase in positive traits like conscientiousness and a decrease in traits that are considered negative, such as neuroticism. Compared to the time I was a teenager, I have significantly become more responsible, more agreeable, and more emotionally stable. I remember I used to fight a lot when I was a teenager but as I grow into adulthood, I have learnt how to handle issues and control myself as well. In essence, my personality has significantly improved. When I was a teenager, I used to be irresponsible, unsociable, and shy. However, I have since become friendly, responsible, and outgoing. This has made me live a happier life compared to the life I