How would you describe yourself?
Many of us feel very ordinary. None of us is ordinary, though, because each of us is unique. This is amazing when you think about it. Of all the people in the world, there is no one exactly like you or me.
There are many different character traits. No one is perfect, and a combination of them make up our personalities; as the saying goes, “it takes all kinds".
Examples:
- observant
- self-centered
- detail-oriented
- opinionated
- curious/inquisitive
- natural leader
- charismatic
- artistic/creative
- humorous
- calm
- athletic
- shy
- impatient
- hard working
- people person
- sarcastic
- good listener
- intuitive
- insecure
- confident
- impulsive
- easygoing
- confrontational
- kind
- optimistic
- judgemental
Embrace your uniqueness and focus on the positive qualities you have. There has to be leaders and followers to maintain a semblance of order in society. If everyone was focused on fighting for the top spot, how would anything ever get accomplished?
We often use the word different to describe someone who doesn’t look, act, or speak the same as us. To me the word different can have a negative connotation, as it implies there is something wrong. I find myself using the description at times, though, for lack of a better word. We also use the word different when we don’t want to say what we really think.
Whose permission do we need to be our authentic selves? First and foremost, we need to accept ourselves. It sounds simple, but it is easier said than done.
Is it realistic to tell people they can be anything they want to be? It is important to have dreams, but we need the skills to cope and plan our lives accordingly.
Introvert or Extrovert?
Introverts:
- creative
- calm
- observant
- quiet
- reserved
- find the world around them draining
- enjoy solo pursuits like reading, writing, crafting
Extroverts:
- expressive personalities
- craves social interaction
- need continual affirmation
- people person
- are energized by the world around them
Introverts, like myself, can at times seem emotionally distant. We are usually merely surveying the situation before jumping in headfirst. The Hubs is an extrovert; he can talk to anyone about anything. He doesn’t believe me when I compliment him on what an awesome skill that is. He is very good at putting people at ease. People feel comfortable sharing whatever is on their minds with him. People he has worked with years ago still call him to chat about what is going on in their lives.
The old argument still exists as to whether opposites attract and it’s all good or do they attract and then attack? Can two extroverts survive together? I know couples with all kinds of personality combinations who have been married for many decades, so who’s to say.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, we have to find our way. At every stage of life we have something to offer society though. Play to your natural strength! It takes courage, but it is worth it.
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