Course 1, Discussion 2: The Big 5

@Hope

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I didn't really learn any new things to be honest. All of this I already knew. But the test told me that I am energetic, organized, reliable, outgoing, supportive, and good natured just a few to list.

What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

-Relatively open to new experiences
-Very well-organized and can be relied upon
-Extremely outgoing, social and energetic
-Good natured, courteous, and supportive
-Generally relaxed

Being organized helps me to stay relaxed in my personal life. It also helps me to be able to be reliable. When I say I am going to do something, I almost always do it. I love to talk to people and make new connections and help where I can. In most situations in life, even the dark times, I find the light in the situation and hold my head up and keep going. I always have a smile on my face. I push through the pain to keep going and I love to support people. All of the things in both tests, help me to be able to do my job as a Substance Abuse Technician effectively and make differences in the lives of my clients. My empathy, compassion, leadership abilities, charisma, and reliability helps to gain the trust and respect of the clients I work with on a daily basis. I truly enjoy living life and I don't let anything steal my joy and my beautiful smile. 😊

I will post a reply to a peer after posting this discussion.

@Hope

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned overall that I'm not as balanced as I thought I would be.  I can actively listen, engage and understand others, yet I tend to not think positively on myself and could be more extroverted in real life and foster relationships/groups more (be more interactive).  I also tend to think "negatively" and I want to change those negative thoughts to "what if" thoughts and more open minded self judgement on myself and produce a more positive self image of me.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

Some strengths I have per test, is that I am very open minded new to ideas and seeing things from different points of view, I also scored high on Agreeableness and I do see myself being a team player and agreeing on topics and trying to be an active listener and being supportive.  I know I support many and that is a personality trait I am proud of.

Open-Mindedness- I enjoy having noved experiences and seeing things in new ways. 87%

Conscientiousness- I am well organised, and reliable. 76%

Extraversion- I probably enjoy spending quiet time alone.  16%

Agreeableness- I am good-natured, courteous and supportive. 86%

Negative Emotionality- I am a generally anxious person and tend to worry about a lot of things. 97%

Responded to other member- done!

@HopeTaking the ocean test was indeed a revealing experience. It provided me with valuable insights into my own personality and traits. Overall, the test matched me right on the money, validating certain aspects of my behavior and tendencies.

@Hope

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I am confident in knowing most aspects of myself, which the test validated.  However, it is always good to be reminded that one never can stop learning. I discovered that I was pulled in two different directions in answering the questions– how I behave at home, and how I behave in a professional or educational environment.  They are sometimes different.  Some things aren’t, like my creativity.  It just shows up in a little bit different ways depending on where you find me.  However, I wouldn’t be terribly proud for professional colleagues to see what a slob I can be at home.  That is completely different than how I truly prefer to behave in a more professional setting.  I suppose I actually like to be organized at home too – when I can convince myself to do so lol.   Anyway – it just reminded me about how different aspects of our personalities might be highlighted depending on our context or circumstances and that allowing ourselves room for that (in terms of compassion, as well as potential) is probably wise.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

The two main strengths they appeared to have in common are that:

I am extremely creative.  I scored just about 100% in open-mindedness on this test and I’d say that’s true.  At home this expresses itself in artistic endeavors, creative problem-solving, passionate exploration and expression of ideas.  These things help me take care of myself emotionally (inspiring fulfillment as well as coping with challenges), and they give me the confidence to address difficult challenges.  The open-mindedness part of it helps me to listen to what others have to say, be more accepting of who people are, and be curious about things that tend to be helpful (like figuring out to rewire a lamp). 

I scored squarely in the middle in terms of extraversion/introversion on both tests.  I’d say that’s mostly a strength, too, as the extraverted side might be more inclined to be comfortable making connections with others, and the introverted side might be better at self-nurturing and gaining insight through quiet observation.

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

Ive learned im low on neuroticism which is always a good thing. I found out im a really open person. Ive also learnt that im extrovert if the factors are cheerfulness (scored max there), assertiveness and friendliness. Im also high on conscientiousness which ive never thought about.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

My strengths is my high openness, my high conscientiousness, my high sympathy, my low neuroticism and high extroversion (in the way they measure it). It can help me in my personal life sine i know i would fit a management job well.

@Hope

My strengths were similar on both tests and not surprising.

Strengths: Independent, thinking out of the box, hardworking, dependable, conscientious, competent, self-disciplined, goal oriented, warm, agreeable, trustworthy, cooperative, good-natured, helpful, empathetic, secure, and practical

The one area that dramatically changed was my assertiveness. Now I am very quite. 

I used to be assertive before family issues escalated to a point beyond no return. I used to have multiple leadership roles in my community, which slowly evaporated like the morning mist. That is what brought me to 7 Cups. 

@Hope

My personal strengths help me daily to go on, and desire to be a part of something bigger than me or my situation! 

@Hope

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

--> I learned The 5 big elements of my personality. I have mixed feelings about the accuracy of it.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

--> Open Mindedness: High score(94) I strongly agree that it is one of my best strengths.

Conscientiousness: showed a neutral result. But a little bit leaning towards more organized. 

Extraversion: Tend to shy away from social situations. this is somewhat true. 

Agreeableness: Tend to consider the feelings of others

Negative Emotionality: showed a high score which is not always the case I believe. 

Altogether it is an opportunity for me to see my strengths and weaknesses and I am definitely working on my weaknesses.

@Hope @yourbuddy30

✒️What were the main things you learned about yourself? ☞ The results of the quiz stated that I dont seek out new opportunities. I didn't agree to that, as I am always searching new experiences every single day. I am a bit hesitant to venture into unknown places but if I find it safe I will seize the day. 

✒️What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life? ☞My strengths are my organization skills, as well as my my reliability.

✒️Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! @safetysource12, Your open-mindedness will help you in active listening as it will be beneficial to many people including 7 cups members. 

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@Hope

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I am apparently pretty introvert. I thought I was an extrovert lol.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

I learned I am close-minded. I also apparently tend be stressed or anxious about stuff commonly. I’m not super forgiving, nor am I super irritated. I also learned that I am very surprised about is the fact I am very unorganized person hehe.

I couldn’t find anyone to support hehe (this forum is so chaoticcc)