Human beings are too complex to be described as being this or that. One might fit into one or two of these classification. Don't you think it's necessary to know why one should have the knowledge of temperament traits? Of course, it is necessary. Knowing your temperament trait distinguishes you. It brings about uniqueness. You'll know why you are different from other people. You'll know why you do some of the things you do. You won't dare do what you're not capable of doing, that is, you'll recognize your limits. You'll stop blaming friends and acquaintances for their actions but learn how to help them with their weaknesses. Having a knowledge of your trait will build your confidence. Above all, it helps you in choosing the right partner and knowing your partner's strengths and weaknesses so that you can pick them up when they are falling and bring out the good potentials in them, vice versa.
Temperaments are ways of classifying a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting and emotional attitudes. Temperaments are just one of the classifications of human personality. Succinctly, temperament traits has four basic classifications which are: Melancholic, Sanguine, Choleric and Phlegmatic. These are going to be dealt with sequentially.
1. Melancholic
Fundamentally, Melancholics are introverts, thinkers and pessimists(sadists). Those are the very first thing you'd notice about them.
STRENGTHS- They are thoughtful, analytical, poetic in nature, talented, purposeful, artistic and musical, appreciative, conscientious, self sacrificing, genius, intelligent, sensitive to others, always concerned, organized, economical, sees the problem, finds creative solution to problems, makes friends cautiously, faithful and devoted, good listener.
WEAKNESSES- Remembers the negative, sadist, moody, depressed, less humorous, off in another world, that is, they don't see things the way others do, poor self image, self centred, possessive, feels guilty, too meticulous, put blames of kids, procrastinates, difficult to please, needs to be approved, suspicious of people, gets angry easily, unforgiving easily.
In summary, a melancholic will want everything done right, doesn't want to be a public figure, careful when choosing friends and partner and are always depressed. To avoid having clash with melancholics, don't argue with them, avoid too many jokes, make them feel important, go extra mile asking them what the problem is because they are pretty emotional but would hide it, be compassionate with them.
2. Sanguine
Basically, people with sanguine personality are loquacious, humorous and demonstrative.
STRENGTHS- Appealing personality, garrulous, emotional, storyteller, life of the party, centre of attraction, enthusiastic, expressive, cheerful, jovial, friendly, curious, good on stage, innocent, sincere at heart, makes home fun, turns disaster into humor, volunteers for job, thinks up new activities, have good memory of colors, inspires others, thrives on compliments, makes friends easily, envied by others, doesn't hold grudges, apologies quickly, prevents dull moments.
WEAKNESSES- Extrovert, optimist, compulsive talker, exaggerates and elaborates, tend to lie due to that, egoistical, complains a lot, gets upset easily, never grows up, disorganized, forgets children's appointment, bad listener, lacks confidence, decides by feelings, easily distracted, undisciplined, forgets obligations, hates to be alone, needs to be popular, repeats stories, forgetful.
In summary, having known that sanguine is disorganized, you can remind your sanguine partner or friend to pick up his or her things when scattered. You can help him or her to stop being talkative by changing the topic of discussion when it's getting prolonged. Don't be surprised when your sanguine partner makes too much friends from the opposite sex and note that it doesn't mean they are cheating, they just don't want to be alone and such partner requires you to spend more time with him or her. Help sanguine friends build their confidence too.
3. CHOLERIC
Essentially, Cholerics are born leader.
STRENGTHS- Bossy, active, must correct wrongs, decisive, independent, unemotional, organizes parties and meetings well, stimulates activity, has little need for friends, will work for group activities, excels in emergency, dynamic, not easily discouraged.
WEAKNESS- Compulsive need for change, rude, inflexible, quick tempered, impatient.
In summary, expect change of behavior in individuals like this, encourage them when they need you to, be patient with them when angry and help them to improve their anger issue, don't get upset when they are rude to your family. They don't like listening to advice most times, all you need do is to be patient with them.
4. PHLEGMATIC
Individuals with phlegmatic personality are easy going, gentle to the core and don't get upset easily.
STRENGTHS- Introvert, watcher, pessimist, low key personality, easy going, relaxed, collected, patient, kind, keeps emotions and feelings hidden, have time for family, can accept good with bad, steady, peaceful, agreeable, avoids conflict, gets along well.
WEAKNESSES- Dry sense of humor, enjoys watching people, has manu friends, worrisome, fearful, indecisive, avoids responsibility, selfish, shy, too compromising, self righteous, not goal oriented, lacks self motivation, hard to get moving, lazy, careless, stays unconcerned, judges others, teasing, resist change.
In summary, help them to stop being lazy, careless and to stop taking things with frivolity. If you belong to one or two of the above elaborated temperament traits, help yourself to be a better so that you can have a meaningful life and avoid conflicts with partners, family, friends and co workers.
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