May. 1, 2008 - The Four Personalities...
Well, I typed up the three last personalities and then decided that I may as well just copy and paste the Sanguine that I already typed up onto here. I'll be deleting the entry that I made for the Sanguine since it won't be necessary. When you finish reading these I'd love to know which personality you think you are! Usually people are a mix of two or sometimes more. My main personality is Melancholy and I have a secondary of Phlegmatic. I have a little Sanguine and even less Choleric. Most people will be a mix, but sometimes there will be someone who is only one, or an even mix of all! The person that taught us about the personalities at co-op has a husband that is an even mix of all! My best friend's sister is almost completely Sanguine and my grandma is almost all Phlegmatic! So without further ado, the four personalities:
Personality Plus For Parents
by Florence Littauer
Excerpt of Chapter One -- The Powerful Personality -- Choleric
Powerful Cholerics are those who are naturally goal-oriented, who live to achieve, and who organize quickly. Their motto would echo the Nike advertising slogan "Just do it."
Cholerics seek loyalty and appreciation from others. They strive for control and expect credit for their achievements. They love being challenged and easily accept difficult assignments. Their self-discipline and ability to focus make them strong leaders. But their drive and determination can cause them to become workaholics, make them opinionated and stubborn, and leave them insensitive to others' feelings.
Of the Choleric you may say, "He really gets in your face" or "If you want to get something done, ask her." You would call this person the "doer."
The Perfect Personality -- Melancholy
The Perfect Melancholy is quieter, deeper, and more thoughtful than others. Melancholies strive for perfection in everything that is important to them. Their motto would be "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right!" With perfection as their goal, these people are often disappointed and even depressed by less-than-perfect results.
Melancholies need sensitivity and support from others. And they require space and silence in which to think before they speak, write, or act. They are task-oriented folks who are careful and organized. These perfectionists thrive on order, and you can depend on them to complete a job on time. But their perfectionism may make them critical or pessimistic, and they drive themselves crazy with their efforts to measure up to their own high standards.
When speaking about the Melancholy you'll likely say, "She is so together" or "He is such a perfectionist." You might call this person a "thinker."
The Peaceful Personality -- Phlegmatic
Peaceful Phlegmatics are balanced, contented people. They don't feel compelled to change the word or to upset the status quo. The original conversationists, they view all of life through the filter of conserving their energy. Their motto might be "Why stand when you can sit? Why sit when you can lie down?" To the more driven personalities, Phlegmatics appear to be slower than the rest. This isn't because they aren't as smart as the others; it's because they are smarter. While we fret and worry, they watch and determine not to "sweat the small stuff."
Phlegmatics dislike risk, challenge, and surprise and will require time to adapt to changes. Although they avoid situations that are too stressful, they can work well under pressure. However, their lack of discipline and motivation often allows them to procrastinate in the absence of a strong leader.
Phlegmatics are reserved, but they enjoy being around people. Although they don't have the need to talk as much as the Sanguine, they have an innate wit and seem to say the right thing at just the right time. They are steady and stable; and because they are security-oriented, they like to create safety for their spouses and children. They seek peace and quiet and tend to act as negotiators instead of fighters. These loyal individuals find worth and respect in providing for their families and assisting people who need help.
When referring to the Phlegmatic, you would say things like "She is so sweet" or "He is such a nice guy." You would view this person as a "watcher."
The Popular Personality -- Sanguine
Popular Sanguines are high-energy, fun-loving, outgoing people. They are the ones with the bumper stickers on their cars asking, "Are we having fun yet?"
Sanguines seek the attention, affection, approval, and acceptance of those around them. These boisterous individuals bring fun and drama into almost any situation, love the spotlight, and enjoy motivating others. They initiate conversations and can instantly become best friends with everyone in a group. Sanguines are usually optimistic and almost always charming. However, they can be disorganized, emotional, and hypersensitive about what others think of them.
Of a Sanguine person you might make comments such as, "She talks all the time" or "He never met a stranger." You may call this person the "talker."
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Nov. 21, 2007 - Personalities
Have you ever heard of the personalities? Melancholy, Phlegmatic, Choleric, and Sanguine. Sanguines are really talkative and are the most extroverted personality. Cholerics are a little less extroverted and are organizers, they like to tell people what to do. Phlegmatics are the most introverted personality, they are quiet, not liking to be the center of attention but can be very funny. Melancholys are not as introverted as the Phlegmatics but are nevertheless introverts. The tend to be on the more sensitive side, though they usually won't say that they are feeling hurt, preferring to keep it to themselves. But even though they are introverts they like to act (I got this from a book by the way, I'm not just making it up), because they become the person that they are acting, no matter how extroverted the character may be. Cholerics like to be in charge, so they usually like leadership positions the best. Sanguines also like to act, which isn't really very surprising since they are so extroverted. Phlegmatics do really well with children, and so make good babysitters.
I am a Melancholy Phlegmatic mix, which means I have more Melancholy than any other temperament, but I also have a lot of Phlegmatic. It is so cool to see how the things match up, because I like to be around kids a lot, like a Phlegmatic, but I am a little oversensitive at times, though that is something that I am working on, and that is a Melancholy trait. I have a lot of other Melancholy traits, including loving to act but being an introvert, and I also have a few other Phlegmatic traits. I have virtually none of the other traits.
If you want to learn more about personalities or temperaments, they're called both, there are two really good books that I would like to recommend. "Why You Act the Way You Do" by Tim LaHaye and "Understanding Your Child's Temperament" by his wife (can't remember her name =P )
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