TrueYou Part 5

Part five in our series TrueYou.

TrueYou Part 4

Part four in our series TrueYou.

TrueYou Part 3

Part three in our series TrueYou.

What kind of friend are you?

What kind of friend are you?

Circle the following statements that best describe you.

1.       I'm a dependable friend; if I promise to do something, I follow through.

2.       I expect my friends to be loyal to me no matter what.

3.       I'm a little shy; I like my friends to make the first move.

4.       I come up with the fun and crazy things for me and friends to do.

5.       My friends say I have a good sense of humor.

6.       I wait for my friends to call me first.

7.       I like to plan things for my friends and then make sure they do them.

8.       I love helping my friends out of jams.

9.       I sometimes hang back during social activities.

10.   I like to observe others before jumping in.

11.   I'm usually the life of the party.

12.   My friends think I can be bossy.

13.   My friends say I'm easygoing.

14.   My friends think I'm a show-off.

15.   My friends think I can be moody.

16.   I don't like it when my friends don't agree with my plans.

17.   I can be friendly with the most obnoxious people.

18.   I like to be where the action is.

19.   My friends say I'm not always reliable.

20.   Sometimes I prefer being by myself.

21.   I'm a take charge kind of friend.

22.   My friends think I'm easily distracted.

23.   I like to let someone else take the lead.

24.   I like solving my friends' problems.

25.   Some friends think I'm overly sensitive.

26.   Some of my friends think I don't get involved enough.

27.   My friends love having me around.

28.   Some of my friends think I can be insensitive.

Phlegmatic – (golden retriever) - Questions: 1,5,6,8,10,13,17,23,26

Sanguine – (otter) – Questions: 4,5,11,14,18,19,22,27

Choleric – (lion) – Questions: 2,7,12,16,21,24,28    

 Melacholic – (beaver) – Questions: 1,3,6,9,10,15,20,23,25

TrueYou Part 2

Part two in our series TrueYou.

Lion, Otter, Golden retriever or Beaver?

Discover Your Personality

Here is a small test to take to find out what your personality is . . .

In each box note the words that best describe your personality then double the number of words you chose and record that number in the box.

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Lion		Beaver
Likes authority Confident Firm Enjoys challenges Problem solver Bold Goal driven Strong willed Self reliant Persistent	Takes charge Determined Enterprising Competitive Productive Purposeful Adventurous Independent Controlling Action oriented	Enjoys instructions Consistent Reserved Practical Factual Perfectionist Detailed Inquisitive Persistent Sensitive	Accurate Controlled Predictable Orderly Conscientious Discerning Analytical Precise Scheduled Deliberate
"Let's do it now!" Double the number chosen:___		"How was it done in the past?" Double the number chosen:___
Otter		Golden Retriever
Enthusiastic Visionary Energetic Promoter Mixes easily Fun-loving Spontaneous Creative-new ideas Optimistic Infectious laughter	Takes Risks Motivator Very verbal Friendly Enjoys popularity Likes variety Enjoys change Group oriented Initiator Inspirational	Sensitive feelings Calm Non-demanding Avoids confrontations Enjoys routine Warm and relational Adaptable Thoughtful Patient Good listener	Loyal Even keeled Gives in Indecisive Dislikes change Dry humor Sympathetic Nurturing Tolerant Peace maker
"Trust me! It'll work out!" Double the number chosen:___		"Let's keep things the way they are." Double the number chosen:___

 Down below are some personality insights into who you  turned out to be.
Lion- This personality likes to lead.  The lion is good at making decisions and is very goal-oriented.  They enjoy challenges, difficult assignments, and opportunity for advancement. Because lions are thinking of the goal, they can step on people to reach it. Lions can be very aggressive and competitive. Lions must learn not to be too bossy or to take charge in other's affairs.
Biblical Example: Paul
Case Study: Acts 9:3-19
Strength: Goal-oriented, strong, direct
Weakness: Argumentative, too dictatorial
Limitation: Doesn't understand that directness can hurt others, hard time expressing grace

Otter- Otters are very social creature. Otter personalities love people. They enjoys being popular and influencing and motivating others. Otters can sometimes be hurt when people do not like them.  Otter personalities usually have lots of friends, but not deep relationships. They love to goof-off.  (They are notorious for messy rooms.)  Otters like to hurry and finish jobs. (But jobs are not often done well.)  The otter personality is like Tigger in Winnie the Pooh.
Biblical Example: Peter
Case Study: John 21:1-22
Strength: People person, open, positive
Weakness: Talks too much, too permissive
Limitation: Remembering past commitments, follow through with discipline.

Golden Retriever- Good at making friends.  Very loyal.  Retriever personalities do not like big changes.  They look for security. Can be very sensitive.  Very caring. They have deep relationships, but usually only a couple of close friends.  Wants to be loved by everyone. Looks for appreciation. Works best in a limited situation with a steady work pattern.
Biblical Example: Abraham
Case Study: Genesis 12-22
Strength: Accommodating, calm, affirming
Weakness: Indecisive, indifferent, unable to express emotional, too soft on other people
Limitation: Seeing the need to be more assertive, holding others accountable

Beaver- Organized.  Beavers think that there is a right way to do everything and they want to do it exactly that way.  Beaver personalities are very creative.  They desire to solve everything.  Desire to take their time and do it right. Beavers do not like sudden changes. They need reassurance.
Biblical Example: Moses
Case Study: Exodus 3-4
Strength: High standards, order, respect
Weakness: Unrealistic expectations of self & others, too perfect.
Limitation: Seeing the optimistic side of things, expressing flexibility