Two personality traits lead to a longer and happier life

People who are ambitious and disciplined live up to four years longer than more impulsive folks.

NVDL: Makes sense. People who have all their ducks in a row have less to stress about.

clipped from shine.yahoo.com Quick: Describe the personality of the happiest person you know. What adjectives did you come up with? Bubbly? Spontaneous? Funny? New research reveals that two of the most boring-sounding traits can actually help you live a healthier, happier and longer life... Surprise! It turns out that people who are ambitious and disciplined live up to four years longer than more impulsive folks. A study from the University of California at Riverside found that conscientious types--the kind of people who have their nose to the grindstone and always pay their bills right on time (or early!)--are more likely to have stable relationships and are less tempted by health-dampening drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors. People who were less conscientious were 50 percent more likely to die at any given age, on average, than those who were highly conscientious.