Late for appointments? Unorganized desk? No self-control? These seemingly benign qualities could take a toll on your health. According to a study, people who are more conscientious - organized and disciplined, as opposed to those impulsive - live two to four years longer than others.
According to study researcher Howard S. Friedman, the boost in lifetime can be attributed partly to the fact that highly conscientious individuals are less likely to smoke or drink to excess, and live more stable and less stressful lives.
