What Personality Are YOU??

per·son·al·i·ty

ˌpərsəˈnalitē/

noun

1. 1.

   the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

   "she had a sunny personality that was very engaging"

   
   

 While Kyle and Tiffany were staying with us we had a long discussion on personalities and I was trying to figure out what I am.  I feel like I have traits from both of my parents that are completely opposite ....like I'm at battle with myself all the time.  I love being organized (color coded closet), list writing, demanding perfection of myself, and knowing my plans ahead of time,  just like my dad, but I also have a very creative side that I get from my mom.  I love photography, art, and creating. I demand a lot of myself but I don't demand or expect much from others.  Some consider me easy going because I'm willing to go along with what others decide but I wouldn't consider myself an easy going person.  I'm willing to do what others want because being with them is more important to me than choosing what we do. I can put others wants ahead of my own.  My mind is going constantly.  Usually thinking about what I still need to do to accomplish everything on my list for that day.  I care deeply for others and their feelings.  I would never hurt anyone intentionally.  I am blue/white or a peace making do-gooder.  Craig is a Red/Yellow power wielding, fun lover. Me = work first and fun later.  Craig = fun now!!  Lets pack up and go ... just leave the dirty dishes in the sink!  We are opposites.    We sometimes don't get each other but, at the same time, we complement each other.  It works.  Sometimes when I've gotten all worked up trying to perfect something, Craig is there to reign me in and help me cope with the fact that everything isn't perfect.  lol!  Like when I convinced my equally competitive & self disciplined sister to join me for a team weight loss challenge and after working my butt off one week I gained weight instead of losing any pounds.  I was devastated and cried to Craig but he lovingly convinced me that everything would be okay and that my sister wouldn't hate me for letting her down and that it was just muscle weight.  I love that guy!  I love the fact that Craig is very spontaneous as well because I am not, but I enjoy going along with his plans and having him make me be. :)  Craig needs me too.  I'm pretty organized and the home would probably fall apart without me there to run it. Because we only have one car, we are still late to church every week.  It is NOT my fault and it drives me crazy.  I can get all the kids and myself ready on time while Craig is preparing his lesson and jumping into the shower 20min. before the start of the meeting every week.  ARRGH!!  We NEED 2 cars!!  Craig works better and is more productive under pressure.  I crack under pressure. For example, on a day to day basis I keep things running smoothly in our household.  The dishes get done, laundry folded and put away, the floor is picked up, and dinner is delicious.  The second my in - laws come to stay I fall apart.  (I'm so sorry Paula & Robert - I wish I was a better hostess!!)  I get off my schedule, the house becomes a complete disaster and I mess up everything I try to cook for them.  It's unfair.  Things I normally cook perfectly turn out a complete disaster.  Like the time I added way too much cajun seasoning to the sausage, red pepper, potato skillet and practically caused a fire in everyone's mouth or the time I made a chicken pot pie for Robert but forgot to add water to the pie crust so it turned out a buttery soggy mess.  It's embarrassing.  I'm so glad they still come to see us even though I'm a mess and a horrendous hostess.  Craig thrives under pressure.  Day to day things he does fine with but when the pressure is on for anything he always knocks it out of the park.   He's always one of the top performers in his fast paced, high pressure job.  Proud wife moment:  Craig got the first ever Exceeds review for his annual review.  His manager said he had never given one out to someone that had been with the company for less than a year but he totally deserved it.  He's very respected and has made so many contacts for moving up and being promoted.  Hopefully that will happen when he hits his 18month mark.  Okay ... I'm rambling....

 We decided that Jace is Red through and through.  He loves to be in charge.  Brooke is a fun loving yellow and we think Ty is Blue. It's too early to tell with Jenni.  So what are YOU??

Reds: The Power Wielders

Reds are the power wielders of the world. Reds use logic, vision and determination. From a Red perspective, emotion has nothing to do with completing tasks.

Red Strengths Reds are: Action oriented, Assertive, Confident, Decisive, Determined, Disciplined, Independent, Leaders, Logical, Pragmatic, Proactive, Productive, Responsible, and Task-Dominant.

Red Limitations Reds often have to be right. They may come across as harsh and critical, even when they don't mean to. Reds can be cheap. They may tend to give priority to work over personal relationships. Reds may be poor listeners. They can also exhibit controlling and domineering traits.

Blues: The Do-gooders

Life is a sequence of commitments for blues. They thrive on relationships and willingly sacrifice personal gain. Blues are highly demanding perfectionists. They can be distrusting and worry prone. They are complex and intuitive and can be very opinionated. Blues can also be emotional and moody. Blues can be self-righteous and insecure and can also be very self-disciplined and sincere.

Blue Strengths Blues are steady, ordered and enduring. Blues love with passion. They bring culture and dependency to society and home. They are highly committed and loyal. They are comfortable in creative environments. They strive to be the best they can be.

Blue Limitations Blues are the most controlling of the four colors. They can be insecure and judgmental. Lacking trust, they find themselves resentful or unforgiving. They oftenfail at seeing the positive side of life. They want to be loved and accepted, constantly seeking understanding from others while often refusing to understand and accept themselves.

Whites: The Peacekeepers

Motivated by Peace, Whites will do anything to avoid confrontation. Their only demands from life are the things that make them feel comfortable. That feeling fosters their need to feel good inside.

White Strengths Whites are kind, considerate, patient and accepting. They are devoid of ego. They are good at constructing thoughts that did not exist before, just from careful listening and taking time to think things through.

White Limitations Whites don’t commonly share what they are feeling, understanding or seeing. They won't express conflict. Whites may be unwilling to set goals. They dislike working at someone else’s pace. They can be somewhat self-deprecating.

Yellows: The Fun Lovers

Yellows are motivated by Fun. They are here to have a great time.

Yellow Strengths Yellows are enthusiastic. They are very persuasive. They are spontaneous in nature. They are always looking for something new to do.

Yellow Limitations They develop friendships with ease but can be very self-centered, keeping them from forming meaningful relationships. Often they have lots of friends, but only on a superficial level. Yellows may have difficulty getting down to business.