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Your Big Five Traits

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.

INTROVERTED

Low Key • Reserved

How you Interact with the world

Introverted-5

Being on the Introverted side means you interact with a few people and take a laidback approach, rather than over-engaging with others.

You tend to spend time alone, or with people you know. You keep people you don't know at a comfortable distance. You can keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself.

You take things at your own speed. You really appreciate peaceful places and activities.

It’s easy for you to spend time alone.

Privacy is important to you, so you give others their privacy as well.

You leave space in conversations, allowing other people to talk.

You don't rush things — giving them all the time they deserve.

You enjoy time in tranquil environments without becoming bored.

It may be difficult to reach out, or be in larger groups.

Forming new relationships might not be easy.

You don’t always speak up when you have something to say.

Acting quickly may be a challenge.

You can get drained by stimulating places or activities.

MODERATE

Strong Minded + Agreeable

How you Collaborate with others

Agreeable

Being in the middle of Strong Minded and Agreeable means you collaborate with others by balancing your needs with their needs. You generally believe people have good intentions, but know when to be wary.

You feel for those in need, but see they need to be responsible for themselves. You know how to compromise in mutually beneficial situations.

You’re honest when sharing information, unless you have a reason to be otherwise. You are typically humble, but get proud sometimes.

You’re able to build trusting relationships without being taken advantage of.

You understand the needs of others while being able to make tough decisions that affect them.

You enjoy winning, but don't let it disrupt harmony with others.

You build mutually beneficial relationships while keeping certain information to yourself.

People relate to you when you are modest. 

You can trust some people, but don't always know how much.

You're unsure whether to help others at times.

Easily cooperating with people isn't always an option.

Not sharing enough information in certain situations.

Feeling too proud sometimes.

MELLOW

Relaxed • Easygoing

How you recognize Threats

Mellow

Being on the Mellow side means you generally feel calm and keep your cool, rather than worrying about potential threats.

You don’t expect much to go wrong. You tend to think things have been going well. You’re not sensitive to demanding situations.

You’re patient with life’s irritations. You naturally resist impulses, or don’t feel them strongly.

You feel secure in situations that might not be safe.

You tend to feel fine and bounce back quickly when change happens.

You’re able to keep a clear head under stress.

You rarely feel frustrated.

You seldom do things you regret.

Not recognizing dangers means they can go unnoticed.

You might not realize disturbances and when things need to change.

Stress levels can become too high when things go unchecked for too long. 

You may not notice when you're mistreated. 

You sometimes won't let yourself enjoy life’s pleasures.

John E Nelson Author

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