Acting Out of Character

When was the last time you did or said something that shocked others and yourself.I am no expect but I believe every behavior that we engage in is a part of who we are. These actions many times can be embarrassing which is why they seem to be abnormal or or of character. Some behaviors we suppress and others we highlight in certain environments. Psychologists DeSteno and Valdesolo argue,"Your character isn’t a stable set of traits, but rather a shifting state that is subject to the constant push and pull of hidden mechanisms in our mind.  And it's the battle between these dueling psychological forces that determine how we act at any given point in time."psychologists DeSteno and Valdesol. It is great to know know of all of our tendencies both consistent and inconsistent in order to monitor those behaviors that enhance us and those that minimize or quality of life. So even when your "out of character" you are really in character. Know yourself.