I did this little temperament test today and found out what I probably already knew, that I am 75% Melancholic and 25% Choleric. What are the temperaments you ask? Basically the four temperaments, choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic, and melancholic are used to describe an individual's tendency to react and live in a certain way. For example, the choleric tends to react quickly and intensely, and to take action immediately and decisively. The sanguine is your classic "people person," known for their warmth, enthusiasm, and cheerful optimism. The melancholic is deeply thoughtful and analytic, slow to respond, skeptical, sensitive, and idealistic. The phlegmatic is usually a "peace-maker"—slow to react, calm, cooperative, and reserved.
Knowing your temperament is nothing to do with some new age trend. One's temperament is a gift from God, an important aspect of our human nature that brings with it certain strengths as well as weaknesses. It is important to know oneself so that one does not go through life reacting instinctively, but rather acting with wisdom and fortitude. When we begin to understand our temperament, we can identify our natural tendencies and use this as a springboard for growth.
If you have a few minutes why not take the Temperament Test and learn a bit more about yourself. Let us know what you came out as. (If you want to know how to do that look at the post below).
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