PERSONALITY TEST
Generally, I have had strong conviction and a sense of how things should be.
Typically, I have not had much self-discipline.
My approach has been to jump in and rescue people.
I have frequently been stopped in my tracks by my self-doubt.
Often, I have been so involved in my own projects that I have become isolated from others.
One of my main assets has been my ability to take charge of situation.
I have been attracted to subjects that others would probably find disturbing, even frightening.
I have tended to withhold my affection, and have wanted others to come into my world.
I have preferred to inhabit my own little world.
I have perceived that I have come across to others as presentable, even admirable.
Given the choice between something familiar and something new, I have usually chosen something new.
When meeting someone new, I have usually been poised and self-contained.
I have tended to take a long time to get into action.
I usually have followed my conscience and reason.
I have needed to show affection to people.
I have tended to focus too much on myself.
I have been more relationship-oriented than goal-oriented.
Basically, I have been easygoing and agreeable.
I have generally tended to dwell on my feelings and to hold onto them for a long time.
I have a tendency to think of worst-case scenarios.
I have a tendency to come on a little too strong with people.
My style has leaned towards spareness and austerity.
Generally speaking, I have been too open and naive.
I have gotten into trouble with people by being too intrusive and interfering.
I have generally been an outgoing, sociable person.
When I've had conflict with others, I've tended to withdraw.
I have worked hard to be accepted and well-liked.
I have often been possessive of loved ones – I have had trouble letting them be.
I have provided many people with attention and nurturance.
Typically, I have been even-tempered.
I have been overly concerned with doing better than others.
I have sometimes put people off by being too aggressive.
When I have felt insecure, I have reacted by becoming arrogant and dismissive.
I usually have made sure that I have had some sort of “safety net” to fall back in to.
It's been difficult for me to stop considering alternatives and do something definite.
I've been appreciated for my unsinkable spirit and ability to overcome difficulties quickly.
In reaction to pressure from others, I have become more withdrawn.
I have gotten angry when others have not shown enough appreciation for what I have done for them.
I have been a bit serious and strict with myself.
I have often been troubled by nervousness, insecurity, and doubt.
When I have been unsure of what to do, I have often sought the advice of others.
Being of service and attending to the needs of others has been a priority for me.
I have given a lot of physical contact to reassure others about how I feel about them.
I have presented myself to others as tougher than I really am.
I have had to be strong for others, so I haven’t had time to deal with my own feelings and fears.
I have tended to be hesitant and careful.
I have tended to get anxious if there was too much excitement and stimulation.
People have been interested in me because I have been outgoing, engaging, and interested in them.
I have tended to be driven and very hard on myself.
I have been self-assertive and driven to excel.
I have worried that I would be left out of other's activities.
Generally, I have enjoyed “letting go” and pushing the limits.
I have been single-minded and persistent in pursuing my goals.
I have often wondered why people focus on the negative when there’s so much that’s wonderful about life.
I have been romantic and imaginative
I have typically been diplomatic, charming and ambitious
My reluctance to get too involved has gotten me into trouble with people.
I've wanted to ‘fit-in’ with others – I get uncomfortable when I stand out too much.
Duty and responsibility have been important values for me.
I have created problems with others by being pessimistic and complaining.
I have been proud of my clarity and objectivity.
I have lost out because I have not felt up to taking opportunities.
Typically, when I have gotten angry, I have told people off.
I have mostly done what I had to do.
I have frequently been drawn to situation that stir up deep, intense emotion.
I have tried hard not to be seen as a selfish person.
Usually, I have been able to put my feelings aside to get the job done.
I have tended to be detached and preoccupied.
I have tried to motivate people by making big plans and big promises.
Being the center of attention has usually felt natural to me.
Being independent and self-reliant has been important to me.
I have spent a lot of time looking inward – understanding my feelings has been important to me.
I have tended to have trouble falling asleep.
I have been proud of my ability to be flexible – what’s appropriate or important often changes.
I have cared less about practical results than about pursuing my interests.
Overcoming inertia has been one of my main problems.
I have avoided intimacy when I feared I would be overwhelmed by people’s needs and demands.
Generally, I have been methodical and cautious.
I have depended upon my friends and they have known that they can depend on me.
I have seldom been emotionally demonstrative.
Generally, I have thought of myself as a sunny, casual person.
People have trusted me because I am confident and can look out for them.
Generally speaking, I have tended to be pessimistic.
I have often tried to figure out how I could get closer to others.
I have had a deep need to belong.
Generally, I have been a highly intuitive, individualistic person.
I have been a hospitable person and have enjoyed welcoming new friends into my life.
I have tended to be a supportive, giving person who enjoys the company of others.
I have depended on my perseverance and common sense.
Dealing with details has not been one of my strong suits.
I have often emphasized how different I am from most people, especially my family.
I have tended to act on my feelings and let the “chips fall where they may”.
I have had an agile mind and boundless energy.
I have usually been measured, straight-talking, and deliberate.
My thoughts have generally been speculative – involving my imagination and curiosity.
I have often taken pride in how important I am in other's lives.
In the past, I have probably insisted in too much closeness in my friendships.
I have generally been open-minded and willing to try new approaches.
When presented with a new experience, I've usually asked myself if it would be useful to me.
I've often felt the need to be a "pillar of strength."
When situations have gotten heated, I have tended to stay on the sidelines.
Even though I have had successes, I have tended to doubt my abilities.
I have pursued activities that had a substantial potential for reward and personal recognition.
Often, I have not spoken up when I have seen others making a mistake.
I have had a tendency to keep thinking about things from my past.
When I have needed to confront someone, I have often been too harsh and direct.
I have worried that I don’t have the resources to fulfill the responsibilities I have taken on.
I have tended to take on confrontations
I've typically been interested in asking tough questions and maintaining my independence.
I have given in too easily and let others push me around.
I have stood by my friends, even when they have been wrong.
Organizing resources and making things happen has been one of my major strengths.
Fulfilling social obligations has seldom been high on my agenda.
I usually have had difficulty making decisions.
During most of my life, I have been stormy person who has had many volatile feelings.
I have tended to see people as intrusive and demanding.
I have pushed to get things done correctly, even if it made people uncomfortable.
Have wanted to make a favourable impression on others.
I have tried to keep my life fast-paced, intense and exciting.
My own health and well-being have suffered because of my strong desire to help others.
I've been more of a "street-smart" survivor.
I've been abit cynical and sceptical.
In most situations, I have preferred to take the lead.
I realize that I have often been too personal and intimate.
When I have disliked people, I have usually tried hard to stay cordial – despite my feelings.
Generally, I have not had much confidence in myself.
I've often worried that I'm missing out on something better.
I have liked to challenge people and "shake them up."
Pursuing my personal interests has been more important to me than having comfort and security.
I have been careful, and tried to prepare for unforeseen problems.
When I have debated with friends, I have tended to press my arguments forcefully.
Over the years, my values and lifestyle have changed several times.
Much of my difficulty with people has come from my touchiness and taking everything too personally.
I have usually enjoyed high-pressure, even difficult, situation.
I have probably been too passive and uninvolved.
My habit of being distant and aloof has annoyed people.
I have tended to be focused and intense.
I have been a well-meaning supporter.
When troubled, I have tended to brood about my problems.
Serious adversity has made me feel hardened and resolute.