Traits

Your Big Five Dimensions

The Big Five is the most researched personality model in the world, making it the industry standard for professionals.

The profile below shows your personality traits and describes your patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.

MODERATE

Practical + Open

How you gather and use Information

Practical

Being in the middle of Practical and Open means you gather and use both conventional information and new information. You like to learn about established facts and new ideas.

You think about what already exists, staying open to possibilities. How things work and how they look are both of interest to you.

You focus on the outer world, but also inner feelings when it makes sense. You keep your routine, with new experiences here and there.

You blend clear cut solutions with better ones that come along.

You can deal with the task at hand while staying open to original ideas.

You choose things based on function — adding beauty when it matters to you. 

You recognize peoples actions as well as their feelings.

You're comfortable doing familiar activities or new activities.

Deep intellectual pursuits aren’t a strong interest to you.

You aren't the person to try and generate tons of original ideas.

You can sometimes forget to consider the aesthetics of things.

People’s inner most thoughts and feelings are less interesting to you.

You’re not usually the one to suggest trying or finding brand new things.

MODERATE

Responsive + Conscientious

How you exercise Control

Conscientious

Being in the middle of Responsive and Conscientious means you exert moderate control over yourself and the world around you. You’re motivated by goals and also enjoy the current moment.

You avoid distractions and finish jobs, although sometimes get drawn into other things. You have a schedule, but also keep your options open.

You tend to follow rules, sometimes doing what you think is more important. You make plans in advance or as you go along.

You can set future goals while feeling satisfied with your accomplishments.

You're able to stick with tasks, but can change directions when needed.

You focus on the right details, letting go when something else is more important. 

You fulfill obligations, but are able to take advantage of shortcuts as they arise.

You can make most decisions without being overly cautious.

Although you set goals, you sometimes get sidetracked.

You may not always finish the projects you start.

Even with a full plate, you may not be that efficient.

You sometimes bend the rules.

When you improvise decisions, you may not be cautious enough.

EXTRAVERTED

Assertive • Enthusiastic

How you Interact with the world

Extraverted

Being on the Extraverted side means you interact with many people and take an outward approach to life, rather than staying quiet and reserved.

You enjoy interacting with others, whether you know them or not. Easily forming new connections makes you feel excited.

You speak up when you’re with people or groups. You stay busy and active. You get energized from loud or colorful environments.

It’s easy for you to reach out to people and enjoy larger groups.

You like to build strong friendships and attachments with others. 

You’re able to influence others, and be seen as a leader.

You’re quick to take action, and do more than most people.

You seek out places and activities that stimulate you.

It may be difficult to spend time alone.

You might not give people space or the privacy they need.

People may feel you don’t give others a chance to talk.

Being overly social can mean not giving things the time they deserve. 

You can become bored without enough stimulation.

STRONG-MINDED

Forceful • Skeptical

How you Collaborate with others

Strongminded

Being on the Strong Minded side means you collaborate with others by prioritizing your own best interests, rather than prioritizing harmony.

You know when to be wary of people's intentions. You believe people need to be responsible for themselves. You’re willing to fight for what you want.

You’re selective when sharing information. You may think you deserve more than others.

You can’t easily be taken advantage of.

You’re able to make difficult decisions that may negatively affect others.

You’re able to put all your energy into winning.

You don’t overly share information that would hurt you.

You believe in yourself, and that you deserve more in life.

It may get in the way of building trusting relationships.

You can become less concerned with the needs of others.

It’s not easy to maintain harmony.

Withholding information hinders mutually beneficial relationships.

Others may see you as overly proud of yourself. 

MODERATE

Mellow + Nervous

How you recognize Threats

Mellow

Being in the middle of Mellow and Nervous means you see some threats and react appropriately. You don’t expect things to go wrong, but notice how they could.

You tend to think things are going OK while being aware of real problems. You generally feel fine in demanding situations, although some take a lot out of you.

Sometimes you’re patient, but can also become annoyed. You'll sometimes feel cravings, and will give in to them.

You’re able to discern real dangers from theoretical ones.

When things aren’t going well, you’re aware of how they need to change.

If a situation becomes overly stressful, you'll notice it.

When you feel frustrated, you know why and are able to point it out.

You give in to guilty pleasures, but not too much.

You may never completely relax.

Sometimes a part of you feels things could be going better.

Stress can add up overtime if left unchecked.

Frustrations can bother you at times.

When you’re stressed, you may indulge yourself.

John E Nelson Author

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