Temperament and Character Part 1

  Temperament and Character

There are “reasons” for everything we do as human beings, though it is often difficult for us to understand why we think like we think, feel like we feel, or act like we act in life. Many of the answers for human behavior can be found in people’s Temperaments.
What is Temperament?
“Temperaments” or “Personalities ” is our genetically inherited “behavioral tendencies” that are as much a part of our DNA as is the color of our hair; all of us are made up of DNA combinations passed on to us through our parents and ancestors. This fact is important because it helps us to fully understand our basic behavioral disposition . Even though much of our human personality is inherited, it should also be noted, much of it has also been influenced and shaped by our unique environments.
This article would help you figure out the type of Temperament you possess.
We have four basic "Temperament" and the analysis of each is below;

Choleric
The Choleric temperament has three combinations: Choleric-Sanguine, Choleric-Phlegmatic, and Choleric-Melancholy. The Choleric is the least occurring of the four temperaments, and a female Choleric is extremely rare.
The traits of the primary temperament, Choleric, may be altered or modified in some significant way because of the influence of the secondary temperament. Remember, there are at least three levels of intensity of a temperament: classic, moderate, and mild. Some Cholerics will be very strong, others somewhat strong, and still others more mild.
Cholerics are naturally result-oriented. They have active, positive, and forward movement, in an antagonistic environment. They influence their environment by overcoming opposition to get results.
Cholerics are extroverted, quick-thinking, active, practical, strong-willed, and easily annoyed. They are self-confident, self-sufficient, and very independent minded. They are brief, direct, to the point, and firm when communicating with others. Cholerics like pressure and are easily bored when things are not happening fast enough. They are bold and like to take risks.
Cholerics are domineering, decisive, opinionated, and they find it easy to make decisions for themselves as well as for others. They wake up wanting to control, change or overcome something…anything! They leave little room for negotiating—it’s usually their way or no way.
Cholerics are visionaries and seem to never run out of ideas, plans, and goals, which are all usually practical. They do not require as much sleep as the other temperaments, so their activity seems endless. Their activity, however, always has a purpose because of their goal-oriented nature.
Cholerics usually do not give in to the pressure of what others think unless they see that they cannot get their desired results. They can be crusaders against social injustice, and they love to fight for a cause. They are slow to build relationships, and tend to have only a few close friends, because results are more important than people. Cholerics do not easily empathize with the feelings of others or show compassion. They think big and seek positions of authority.
Cholerics tend to not be angry, although their assertive push to get results may be interpreted as anger. They are quickly aroused, but quickly calmed.

Strengths:
- This type is characterized by resoluteness, initiative, and straightforwardness.
- They are mobile and fast.
- They work with enthusiasm, overcoming obstacles.
- They are usually shifty in disputes.
- They are not resentful.
- They have an expressive mimicry.
- Their speech is lively and emotional.
- Choleric are able to make decisions quickly.
- They are open to new ideas and information.
- They fall asleep and wake up fast, sleep tight.
- Feelings appear fast and they are well expressed.

Weaknesses:
- They are hasty.
- Choleric temperament is characterized by sharp, jerky movements, restlessness, instability,
- irritability .
- They are impatient.
- They may be sharp and straightforward in everyday communication.
- They may provoke conflicts.
- They are obstinate and cranky.
- Sometimes they don’t want to understand the essence of the problem.
- They tend to be risky.
- Speech is rapid and sometimes inconsistent.
- They are irascible.
- Mood swings and breakdowns are common.
- The lack of energy leads to a bad
- They are sensitive.
Choleric people should learn to control themselves, not to be arrogant.

Sanguine
The Sanguine temperament has three combinations: Sanguine-Choleric, Sanguine-Phlegmatic, and Sanguine-Melancholy.
The traits of the primary temperament, Sanguine, may be altered or modified in some significant way due to the influence of the secondary temperament. Remember, there are at least three levels of intensity of a temperament: classic, moderate, and mild. Some Sanguines will be very strong, others somewhat strong, and still others more mild. Some are “Super Sanguines” because they are so talkative and active that they can be overwhelming.
Sanguines are naturally people-oriented. They have an active, positive movement in a favorable environment. They influence their environment by encouraging others to work together.
The Sanguine is by far the most versatile of the four temperaments. The Choleric, Phlegmatic, and Melancholy are all limited in what they can do, the Sanguine is not. The Choleric temperament is the fewest in number, and the Phlegmatic and Melancholy temperaments are not change agents, preferring to adapt to their environment.
The Sanguine has the potential for the widest range of behavior due to possessing the widest range of emotions. This allows them to participate (based on their second temperament) in any kind of human activity. They like to participate in, or change, their environment. The areas of business, politics, sports, and entertainment, to name a few, are dominated by the Sanguine temperament.
The Sanguine is extroverted, fun-loving, playful, activity-prone, impulsive, entertaining, persuasive, easily amused, and optimistic. They are enthusiastic, expressive, and tend to be very affectionate. Sanguines are personable, receptive, open to others, and build relationships quickly. They are animated, excitable, approachable, accepting, and trusting of others. They will smile, and talk easily and often. Sanguines are word smiths.
It is not unusual to feel as if you have known one who is Sanguine for years after the first meeting. They make and keep friends easily. They get so involved in conversations that they easily forget about time, and are often late arriving at their destination. Sanguines are easily bored if not involved in social activity. Sanguines dislike solitude. Their attention span is based on whether or not they are interested in the person or event. They can change their focus or interest in an instant if they become bored.
When telling a story, Sanguines often exaggerate what happened or leave out important details. They make the story exciting, and they may not let the facts get in the way!
Sanguines are very competitive. They usually like sports of any kind because of their natural desire to be active and involved with people. They tend to be disorganized and easily forget where they left something. They sometimes have difficulty controlling their thoughts and emotions. Actually, they tend not to store their thoughts and feelings—if they think it or feel it, they share it!
Their voice will show excitement and friendliness. Sanguines enjoy dressing according to current fashion. They fear rejection or not making a favorable impression. Sanguines also fear others viewing them as unsuccessful. Sanguines are very effective working with others. Sanguines are easily distracted and can change quickly.

Strengths:
- This type is cheerful, energetic, and responsive.
- The mood is changeable, but good mood prevails.
- The feelings of affection, hostility, joy and sorrow occur quickly but they are not strong.
- They are interested in new things.
- They quickly move from one activity to another.
- They easily go through their failures.
- They easily adapt to different life circumstances.
- They have endurance.
- They perform every task with enthusiasm.
- A sanguine speaks loudly, hastily but distinctively, their speech is accompanied by different gestures and facial expressions.
- They are not afraid to communicate with others.
- They control their emotions and feelings in stressful situations.
- Sanguine are able to reasonably defend themselves and, at the same time, they try to normalize the situation.
- They fall asleep and wake up quickly.
- They are persistent in achieving goals.
- They are good organizers.

Weaknesses:
- If sanguine are not interested in what they do, they will stop doing it.
- Sanguine people do not like monotonous work.
- They tend to overestimate themselves and their capabilities.
- They are unstable in interests and hobbies.
- Hasty decisions.
- Unstable mood.
- It is difficult to cultivate volitional qualities.
In order to achieve success, sanguine people should be motivated