Understanding personality: Type A & Type B
It is said that the first impression is the last impression. So what exactly is this impression that we have of others? It is nothing but how we perceive their respective personalities.
Personality can be defined as traits that an individual possesses which makes him/her different from others. We often make remarks like he/she is so arrogant, aggressive, sweet, kind, loud, etc, which are nothing but varied traits depicted by an individual.
The traits exhibited by an individual can be broadly categorized into Type A and Type B. Are you the rigid, aggressive or the easy-going and calm one? Let’s understand the personality of a person in a better manner, in context of personality hypothesis.
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TYPE A |
TYPE B |
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The individuals are competitive, highly organized, ambitious, status-conscious, impatient, and/or aggressive. They push themselves with deadlines, thus avoiding delays and uncertainties. They are high-achieving workaholics because of which they are often stressed with low levels of satisfaction in life. They are often unhappy and distressed |
The individuals are seen to be more relaxed, less obsessed, frantic and are easy to work with. They reflect a more optimistic approach towards life and are easy going. They work steadily and have a greater tendency to disregard physical or mental stress. They focus less on winning or losing and more on enjoying the task at hand which ultimately accounts for their calm and composed nature. |
Having proper understanding of one's own personality helps one in excelling in the career opted for. Once you know whether you are highly competitive or the one who enjoys working with a calm mind rather than being obsessed with the need to be the best in it, you will be able to reduce the level of stress and achieve greater level of satisfaction.
People of the same personality type, if put together in a group, can help in achieving better results, leaving no scope for conflicts and quarrels. The overall work environment in the organisation will be calm and targets will be achieved in time.
Once an individual understands his personality Type, it provides numerous advantages to him. He is able to gain in-depth understanding about himself which will make him choose the best career path. He will be able to perform the work in the most effective and efficient manner.
It is said, When you know yourself, you are empowered. When you accept yourself, you are invincible. Thus, a conscious effort must be made to identify your personality traits so as to succeed well in life and lead a happy and peaceful life.