I recently took a test about myself and here’s what it had to say….
you are an advocating realist.
about you
you are a realist
- Your attention to detail, appreciation of how things function, and awareness of the world around you make you a REALIST.
- Routines are reassuring to you—you feel safer and more at ease when sticking with familiar things.
- You like to stay close with those around you, seeking comfort from familiar faces.
- You are interested in processes—how things work, what they do, and why—not just how things look.
- Sometimes you doubt that you can find solutions to problems, although you have a good sense of why things happen, and can use that knowledge to find the best way to do something.
- You are down to earth, concerned more with practical, detail-oriented things than with dreamy or ambiguous ideas.
- You have a good sense of your abilities and weaknesses, and don’t let your ego get in your way.
If you want to be different:
- Appreciate that your skill set can be useful in many ways; your attention to detail and your familiarity with the inner-workings of things are valuable assets.
- Try looking beyond the earthly qualities of things in order to expand your perspective, without losing your grounding in reality.
how you relate to others
you are advocating
- Being social, empathic, and understanding makes you ADVOCATING.
- Some people find being around others exhausting—but not you! You are energized by spending time with friends, and you are good at meeting new people.
- One of the reasons you enjoy conversation as much as you do is that you often learn about yourself while talking things out with a friend; you realize things about your own beliefs while discussing them with others.
- You have insight into what others are thinking and feeling. This ability allows you to be happy for others, and to commiserate when something has gone wrong for them.
- You are highly compassionate, and being conscious of how things affect those close to you leaves you cautious about trusting others too hastily.
- Despite these reservations, you are open-minded when it comes to your worldview; you don’t look to impose your ways on others.
- Your sensitivity towards others’ plights contributes to an understanding—both intellectual and emotional—of many different perspectives.
- As someone who understands the complexities of the world around you, you are reluctant to pass judgments.
If you want to be different:
- While it’s important to think about others, don’t forget to take some time for yourself, and occassionally to put yourself first.
- Take some time to spend with a few close friends; although it’s difficult to find people to trust, it’s worth the effort.
- When you have great ideas, it can be hard to relinquish control, but it can also feel good to take the pressure off and enjoy someone else leading the way.
