What is conscientiousness?

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CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
Conscientiousness refers to a trait exhibited by a person of being very careful, self-disciplined, dependable, and organized and aimed for achievement. It is all about how one controls, regulate and direct their impulses and the inner sense of what is right. It means the desire to do one’s task or duty well and thoroughly. It consists of a conglomeration of more specific qualities and attributes that define its meaning.
Some other key qualities of conscientiousness include being reliable, responsible, hardworking, neat, systematic, planful, thoughtfulness, deliberate and efficient among others. Conscientious people have good character and work ethic, are vigilant and act dutifully. They are better in following set rules, very punctual, avoid unnecessary risks and can stop themselves from indulging too much.
Facets of Conscientiousness:
Competence – refers to the act of completing tasks successfully; one’s confidence in their ability to achieve and accomplish things.
Self-discipline – this means to get things done the right way. It also implies the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed.
Orderliness – like to do things in a neat, tidy and well-organized way.
Cautiousness – being deliberate on everything; avoid mistakes; do not rush into things; think carefully through possible outcomes before acting on something.
Achievement-striving – work hard to achieve set goals; industrious and aim for success and excellence.

Responsibility – tendency to be reliable and dependable; it is the strength of one’s sense of duty and obligation; follow the rules.
Other sub-traits of conscientiousness, though not considered major, include:
Punctuality – keep and observe time
Decisiveness – ability to make firm decisions
Formality – do things in an official manner
Traditionalism – follow socially proscribed norms and traditions
Self-control – tendency to inhibit or override gut-based responses
Virtue – the ability to be honest and to tell the truth.
Conscientious people can also be conformists, and when taken to an extreme, they can become workaholics, compulsive, and perfectionists in their behavior.