The four temperaments

Our temperament isn’t the same as our personality. 

While our temperament is typically decided at birth, our personality is developed over time and influenced by our experiences. 

Knowing your primary or secondary temperament(s) can be a powerful self-awareness tool to help you notice behavior patterns.

The four temperaments are:

Sanguine (blood): People with sanguine temperaments are typically outgoing, cheerful, and optimistic. They’re quite extroverted and love adventure. People with this type may get bored easily and not enjoy routine. They jump at the chance to learn something new but often have trouble sticking with something for very long. If you have this temperament, you may end up accumulating many degrees or diplomas over your lifetime. Your thirst for experiences might leave you susceptible to harmful behaviors.

Choleric (yellow bile): People with choleric temperaments are typically success-oriented. They often rise to the top of organizations or start their own businesses as entrepreneurs. If you have this temperament, you may be a natural leader and have trouble thriving in subordinate positions. You’re a logical, analytical thinker and you may not be invested in politeness and may have been told that you’re rude or bossy. You enjoy a challenge and can be highly competitive.

Melancholic (black bile): People with melancholic dispositions tend to be loyal, kind people who value family above all else. They’re sensitive and often feel their emotions strongly. People with this temperament love to love and often make doting parents and partners. If you have this temperament, you likely remember details about people and know how to make someone feel special. But you may be seen as pessimistic by some.

Phlegmatic (phlegm): People with a phlegmatic disposition are often intuitive, introverted, empathetic, and unassuming. They’re abstract thinkers who may not default to black-and-white thinking. You enjoy harmonious relationships and are typically even-tempered. People may have told you that you’re indecisive, so having fewer options may be more helpful for you.

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4 Temperaments Test