Personality Plus
PersonalityStrengthWeaknessSANGUINE
The Extrovert The Talker The OptimistTHE SANGUINE EMOTIONS
Appealing personality
Talkative, storyteller
Life of the party
Good sense of humor
Memory of color
Physically holds on to listener
Emotional and demonstrative
Enthusiastic and expressive
Cheerful and bubbling over
Curious
Good on stage
Wide-eyed and innocent
Lives in the present
Changeable disposition
Sincere at heart
Always a child
THE SANGUINE AT WORK
Volunteers for jobs
Thinks up new activities
Looks great on the surface
Creative and colorful
Has energy and enthusiasm
Start in a flashy way
Inspires other to join
Charms other to work
THE SANGUINE AS A PARENT
Makes home fun
Is liked by children’s friends
Turns disaster into humor
Is the circus master
THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND
Makes friends easily
Loves people
Thrives on compliments
Seems exciting
Envied by others
Doesn’t hold grudges
Apologizes quickly
Prevents dull moments
Likes spontaneous activitiesTHE SANGUINE EMOTIONS
Compulsive talker
Exaggerates and elaborates
Dwells on trivia
Can’t remember names
Scares other off
Too happy for some
Has restless energy
Egotistical
Blusters and complains
Naïve, gets taken in
Has loud voice and laugh
Controlled by circumstances
Gets angry easily
Seems phony to some
Never grows up
THE SANGUINE AT WORK
Would rather talk
Forgets obligations
Doesn’t follow through
Confidence fades fast
Undisciplined
Priorities out of order
Decides by feelings
Easily distracted
Wastes time talking
THE SANGUINE AS A PARENT
Keeps home in a frenzy
Forgets children’s appointments
Disorganized
Doesn’t listen to
the whole story
THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND
Hates to be alone
Needs to be center stage
Wants to be popular
Looks for credit
Dominates conversations
Interrupts and doesn’t listen
Answers for others
Fickle and forgetful
Makes excuses
Repeats storiesCHOLERIC
The Extrovert The Doer The OptimistTHE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS
Born leader
Dynamic and active
Compulsive need for change
Must correct wrongs
Strong-willed and decisive
Unemotional
Not easily discouraged
Independent and self-sufficient
Exudes confidence
Can run anything
THE CHOLERIC AT WORK
Goal oriented
Sees the whole picture
Organizes well
Seeks practical solutions
Moves quickly to action
Delegates work
Insists on production
Makes the goal
Stimulates activity
Thrives on opposition
THE CHOLERIC AS A PARENT
Exerts sound leadership
Establishes goals
Motivates family to action
Knows the right answer
Organizes household
THE CHOLERIC AS A FRIEND
Has little need for friends
Will work for group activity
Will lead and organize
Is usually right
Excels in emergenciesTHE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS
Bossy
Impatient
Quick-tempered
Can’t relax
Too impetuous
Enjoys controversy and arguments
Won’t give up when losing
Comes on too strong
Inflexible
Is not complimentary
Dislikes tears and emotions
Is unsympathetic
THE CHOLERIC AT WORK
Little tolerance for mistakes
Doesn’t analyze details
Bored by trivia
May make rash decisions
May be rude or tactless
Manipulates people
Demanding of others
End justifies the means
Work may become his god
Demands loyalty in the ranks
THE CHOLERIC AS A PARENT
Tend to overdominate
Too busy for family
Gives answers too quickly
Impatient with poor performance
Won’t let children relax
May send them into depression
THE CHOLRIC AS A FRIEND
Tend to use people
Dominates others
Decides for others
Knows everything
Can do everything better
Is too independent
Possessive of friends and mate
Can’t say, "I’m sorry"
May be right, but unpopular
MELANCHOLY
The Introvert The Thinker The PessimistTHE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS
Deep and thoughtful
Analytical
Serious and purposeful
Genius prone
Talented and creative
Artistic or musical
Philosophical and poetic
Appreciative of beauty
Sensitive to others
Self-sacrificing
Conscientious
Idealistic
THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK
Schedule oriented
Perfectionist, high standards
Detail conscious
Persistent and though
Orderly and organized
Neat and tidy
Economical
Sees the problems
Finds creative solutions
Needs to finish what he starts
Likes charts, graphs, figures, lists
THE MELANCHOLY AS A PARENT
Sets high standards
Wants everything done right
Keeps home in good order
Picks up after children
Sacrifices own will for others
Encourages scholarship and talent
THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND
Makes friends cautiously
Content to stay in background
Avoids causing attention
Faithful and devoted
Will listen to complaints
Can solve other’s problems
Deep concern for other people
Moved to tears with compassion
Seeks ideal mate
THE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS
Remembers the negatives
Moody and depressed
Enjoys being hurt
Has false humility
Off in another world
Low self-image
Has selective hearing
Self-centered
Too introspective
Guilt feelings
Persecution complex
Tends to hypochondria
THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK
Not people oriented
Depressed over imperfections
Chooses difficult work
Hesitant to start programs
Spends too much time planning
Prefers analysis to work
Self-deprecating
Hard to please
Standards often too high
Deep need for approval
THE MELANCHOLY AS A PARENT
Puts goals beyond reach
May discourage children
May be too meticulous
Becomes martyr
Sulks over disagreements
Puts guilt upon children
THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND
Lives through others
Insecure socially
Withdrawn and remote
Critical of others
Holds back affection
Dislikes those in opposition
Suspicious of people
Antagonistic and vengeful
Unforgiving
Full of contradictions
Skeptical of compliments
PHLEGMATIC
The Introvert The Watcher The Pessimist
THE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS
Low-key personality
Easygoing and relaxed
Calm, cool, and collected
Patient, well balanced
Consistent life
Quiet but witty
Sympathetic and kind
Keeps emotions hidden
Happily reconciled to life
All-purpose person
THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK
Competent and steady
Peaceful and agreeable
Has administrative ability
Mediates problems
Avoids conflicts
Good under pressure
Finds the easy way
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A PARENT
Makes a good parent
Takes time for the children
Is not in a hurry
Can take the good with the bad
Doesn’t get upset easily
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND
Easy to get along with
Pleasant and enjoyable
Inoffensive
Good listener
Dry sense of humor
Enjoys watching people
Has many friends
Has compassion and concernsTHE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS
Unenthusiastic
Fearful and worried
Indecisive
Avoids responsibility
Quiet will of iron
Selfish
Too shy and reticent
Too compromising
Self-righteous
THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK
Not goal oriented
Lacks self-motivation
Hard to get moving
Resents being pushed
Lazy and careless
Discourages other
Would rather watch
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A PARENT
Lax on discipline
Doesn’t organize home
Takes life too easy
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND
Dampens enthusiasm
Stays uninvolved
Is not exciting
Indifferent to plans
Judges other
Sarcastic and teasing
Resists change
Stolen shamelessly from Melvin's blog. XP
From what I deduce of myself, (I'm not sure whether I am that reliable..lol =p) - I would be the Melancholy...but I do have some Phlegmatic traits. Hmm...
From a personality test I took,
Life as an ISTJ
(Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger)
People of this type tend to be: cautious, conservative, and quiet; literal, realistic, and practical; careful and precise; logical, honest, and matter of fact; resistant to change and comfortable with routine; hard working and responsible.
The most important thing to ISTJs is being of service, working hard, and being responsible
...it seems to support Melancholy but then there are these personality overviews:
The Melancholy Perfect Person is usually very neatly put together and intellectual looking. These people are usually quiet, reserved, and a little ill-at-ease in social situations where they don't know everyone. They would rather talk quietly with one person in depth than banter with a group. They consider compliments on clothes and external niceties to be trivial and want to hear about the inner virtues of integrity, wisdom, and spiritual values. They often marry Sanguines who can't find their way inside these deep virtues and who keep telling them how cute they look. When we don't understand these differences, we are giving out silver boxes that nobody wants. The Melancholy is very sensitive and easily hurt and tends to take what others say in humor as personal and hurtful. Since Sanguines and Cholerics say whatever comes to their minds without weighing their words, they often deflate the Melancholy who is waiting for someone to hand him a silver box that says, "I understand you."
The Phlegmatic Peaceful Person is amiable, easy to get along with, and relaxed. These people fit into any situation, blend in with the wallpaper, and modify their personality to get along without conflict. They laugh with those who laugh and cry with those who cry. Everyone loves the low-key nature of the inoffensive Phlegmatic, and though they aren't loud like the Sanguine, they do have a witty sense of humor. They often lean while standing and sit in comfortable recliner chairs if at all possible. They don't need a lot of praise like the Sanguine, nor do they want to be in charge like the Choleric, or get to deeply involved like the Melancholy. They do appreciate being noticed once and a while, being included in conversations that they won't push into on their own, and being told they are of value and their opinion is respected. Since they often marry Cholerics, whose idea of value is wrapped up in how much is accomplished in a given day, they don't get appreciated for their quiet and gentle spirit. They, in turn, find it difficult to praise the constant projects of the Choleric because it wears them out just thinking of them.
...which can say that I'm Phlegmatic. Pretty confusing ne? o___O lol. But I can be pretty certain that I wouldn't be a Sanguine or a Choleric. =p
The Extrovert The Talker The OptimistTHE SANGUINE EMOTIONS
Appealing personality
Talkative, storyteller
Life of the party
Good sense of humor
Memory of color
Physically holds on to listener
Emotional and demonstrative
Enthusiastic and expressive
Cheerful and bubbling over
Curious
Good on stage
Wide-eyed and innocent
Lives in the present
Changeable disposition
Sincere at heart
Always a child
THE SANGUINE AT WORK
Volunteers for jobs
Thinks up new activities
Looks great on the surface
Creative and colorful
Has energy and enthusiasm
Start in a flashy way
Inspires other to join
Charms other to work
THE SANGUINE AS A PARENT
Makes home fun
Is liked by children’s friends
Turns disaster into humor
Is the circus master
THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND
Makes friends easily
Loves people
Thrives on compliments
Seems exciting
Envied by others
Doesn’t hold grudges
Apologizes quickly
Prevents dull moments
Likes spontaneous activitiesTHE SANGUINE EMOTIONS
Compulsive talker
Exaggerates and elaborates
Dwells on trivia
Can’t remember names
Scares other off
Too happy for some
Has restless energy
Egotistical
Blusters and complains
Naïve, gets taken in
Has loud voice and laugh
Controlled by circumstances
Gets angry easily
Seems phony to some
Never grows up
THE SANGUINE AT WORK
Would rather talk
Forgets obligations
Doesn’t follow through
Confidence fades fast
Undisciplined
Priorities out of order
Decides by feelings
Easily distracted
Wastes time talking
THE SANGUINE AS A PARENT
Keeps home in a frenzy
Forgets children’s appointments
Disorganized
Doesn’t listen to
the whole story
THE SANGUINE AS A FRIEND
Hates to be alone
Needs to be center stage
Wants to be popular
Looks for credit
Dominates conversations
Interrupts and doesn’t listen
Answers for others
Fickle and forgetful
Makes excuses
Repeats storiesCHOLERIC
The Extrovert The Doer The OptimistTHE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS
Born leader
Dynamic and active
Compulsive need for change
Must correct wrongs
Strong-willed and decisive
Unemotional
Not easily discouraged
Independent and self-sufficient
Exudes confidence
Can run anything
THE CHOLERIC AT WORK
Goal oriented
Sees the whole picture
Organizes well
Seeks practical solutions
Moves quickly to action
Delegates work
Insists on production
Makes the goal
Stimulates activity
Thrives on opposition
THE CHOLERIC AS A PARENT
Exerts sound leadership
Establishes goals
Motivates family to action
Knows the right answer
Organizes household
THE CHOLERIC AS A FRIEND
Has little need for friends
Will work for group activity
Will lead and organize
Is usually right
Excels in emergenciesTHE CHOLERIC’S EMOTIONS
Bossy
Impatient
Quick-tempered
Can’t relax
Too impetuous
Enjoys controversy and arguments
Won’t give up when losing
Comes on too strong
Inflexible
Is not complimentary
Dislikes tears and emotions
Is unsympathetic
THE CHOLERIC AT WORK
Little tolerance for mistakes
Doesn’t analyze details
Bored by trivia
May make rash decisions
May be rude or tactless
Manipulates people
Demanding of others
End justifies the means
Work may become his god
Demands loyalty in the ranks
THE CHOLERIC AS A PARENT
Tend to overdominate
Too busy for family
Gives answers too quickly
Impatient with poor performance
Won’t let children relax
May send them into depression
THE CHOLRIC AS A FRIEND
Tend to use people
Dominates others
Decides for others
Knows everything
Can do everything better
Is too independent
Possessive of friends and mate
Can’t say, "I’m sorry"
May be right, but unpopular
MELANCHOLY
The Introvert The Thinker The PessimistTHE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS
Deep and thoughtful
Analytical
Serious and purposeful
Genius prone
Talented and creative
Artistic or musical
Philosophical and poetic
Appreciative of beauty
Sensitive to others
Self-sacrificing
Conscientious
Idealistic
THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK
Schedule oriented
Perfectionist, high standards
Detail conscious
Persistent and though
Orderly and organized
Neat and tidy
Economical
Sees the problems
Finds creative solutions
Needs to finish what he starts
Likes charts, graphs, figures, lists
THE MELANCHOLY AS A PARENT
Sets high standards
Wants everything done right
Keeps home in good order
Picks up after children
Sacrifices own will for others
Encourages scholarship and talent
THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND
Makes friends cautiously
Content to stay in background
Avoids causing attention
Faithful and devoted
Will listen to complaints
Can solve other’s problems
Deep concern for other people
Moved to tears with compassion
Seeks ideal mate
THE MELANCHOLY’S EMOTIONS
Remembers the negatives
Moody and depressed
Enjoys being hurt
Has false humility
Off in another world
Low self-image
Has selective hearing
Self-centered
Too introspective
Guilt feelings
Persecution complex
Tends to hypochondria
THE MELANCHOLY AT WORK
Not people oriented
Depressed over imperfections
Chooses difficult work
Hesitant to start programs
Spends too much time planning
Prefers analysis to work
Self-deprecating
Hard to please
Standards often too high
Deep need for approval
THE MELANCHOLY AS A PARENT
Puts goals beyond reach
May discourage children
May be too meticulous
Becomes martyr
Sulks over disagreements
Puts guilt upon children
THE MELANCHOLY AS A FRIEND
Lives through others
Insecure socially
Withdrawn and remote
Critical of others
Holds back affection
Dislikes those in opposition
Suspicious of people
Antagonistic and vengeful
Unforgiving
Full of contradictions
Skeptical of compliments
PHLEGMATIC
The Introvert The Watcher The Pessimist
THE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS
Low-key personality
Easygoing and relaxed
Calm, cool, and collected
Patient, well balanced
Consistent life
Quiet but witty
Sympathetic and kind
Keeps emotions hidden
Happily reconciled to life
All-purpose person
THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK
Competent and steady
Peaceful and agreeable
Has administrative ability
Mediates problems
Avoids conflicts
Good under pressure
Finds the easy way
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A PARENT
Makes a good parent
Takes time for the children
Is not in a hurry
Can take the good with the bad
Doesn’t get upset easily
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND
Easy to get along with
Pleasant and enjoyable
Inoffensive
Good listener
Dry sense of humor
Enjoys watching people
Has many friends
Has compassion and concernsTHE PHLEGMATIC’S EMOTIONS
Unenthusiastic
Fearful and worried
Indecisive
Avoids responsibility
Quiet will of iron
Selfish
Too shy and reticent
Too compromising
Self-righteous
THE PHLEGMATIC AT WORK
Not goal oriented
Lacks self-motivation
Hard to get moving
Resents being pushed
Lazy and careless
Discourages other
Would rather watch
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A PARENT
Lax on discipline
Doesn’t organize home
Takes life too easy
THE PHLEGMATIC AS A FRIEND
Dampens enthusiasm
Stays uninvolved
Is not exciting
Indifferent to plans
Judges other
Sarcastic and teasing
Resists change
Stolen shamelessly from Melvin's blog. XP
From what I deduce of myself, (I'm not sure whether I am that reliable..lol =p) - I would be the Melancholy...but I do have some Phlegmatic traits. Hmm...
From a personality test I took,
Life as an ISTJ
(Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger)
People of this type tend to be: cautious, conservative, and quiet; literal, realistic, and practical; careful and precise; logical, honest, and matter of fact; resistant to change and comfortable with routine; hard working and responsible.
The most important thing to ISTJs is being of service, working hard, and being responsible
...it seems to support Melancholy but then there are these personality overviews:
The Melancholy Perfect Person is usually very neatly put together and intellectual looking. These people are usually quiet, reserved, and a little ill-at-ease in social situations where they don't know everyone. They would rather talk quietly with one person in depth than banter with a group. They consider compliments on clothes and external niceties to be trivial and want to hear about the inner virtues of integrity, wisdom, and spiritual values. They often marry Sanguines who can't find their way inside these deep virtues and who keep telling them how cute they look. When we don't understand these differences, we are giving out silver boxes that nobody wants. The Melancholy is very sensitive and easily hurt and tends to take what others say in humor as personal and hurtful. Since Sanguines and Cholerics say whatever comes to their minds without weighing their words, they often deflate the Melancholy who is waiting for someone to hand him a silver box that says, "I understand you."
The Phlegmatic Peaceful Person is amiable, easy to get along with, and relaxed. These people fit into any situation, blend in with the wallpaper, and modify their personality to get along without conflict. They laugh with those who laugh and cry with those who cry. Everyone loves the low-key nature of the inoffensive Phlegmatic, and though they aren't loud like the Sanguine, they do have a witty sense of humor. They often lean while standing and sit in comfortable recliner chairs if at all possible. They don't need a lot of praise like the Sanguine, nor do they want to be in charge like the Choleric, or get to deeply involved like the Melancholy. They do appreciate being noticed once and a while, being included in conversations that they won't push into on their own, and being told they are of value and their opinion is respected. Since they often marry Cholerics, whose idea of value is wrapped up in how much is accomplished in a given day, they don't get appreciated for their quiet and gentle spirit. They, in turn, find it difficult to praise the constant projects of the Choleric because it wears them out just thinking of them.
...which can say that I'm Phlegmatic. Pretty confusing ne? o___O lol. But I can be pretty certain that I wouldn't be a Sanguine or a Choleric. =p