Monday, January 16, 2012

I'll have a Lindsay Cocktail Please...Drink Responsibly!

A year or so ago, I took a training class at work about surviving in my job environment. More than it being about surviving the fighting, the drunkenness, the straight-up stupidity or sadness of the calls we take, it was about surviving the different personalities that you work with. I am locked up in a room for 10 hours a day a few feet away from anywhere to 5-10 other people. My job consists of very A-type personalities and needless to say being A-type and working in the stressful environment that we do, we don't always get along. Point being, this was a 2 day class stating that interacting with other people is not always easy and the problem is that we do not always understand each other. It's easy to get frustrated with someone you don't understand so I am going to share with you what I have learned and what I know about me. If you have ever been frustrated with me or liked something about me or just plain wondered why I am the way I am, I can tell you that these are some of the traits I have that make me that way. This will be a mixture of the Meyers-Briggs personality test and typical personality of my sign, Taurus. I don't believe in astrology so to speak, but I do believe the personality traits associated to the sign are pretty close. And anyone who has taken the Meyers-Briggs test in high school, college or elsewhere will know that it breaks down your values and basically shows why people are interested in certain things and why people act in different ways. My thoughts about these traits are in RED.

Meyers-Briggs
 I am an ESFJ which is Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling, Judging. which basically means:

-Highly attuned to others, using empathy to quickly understand emotional needs, motivations and concerns. Their focus is on supporting others and encouraging their growth. I am very conscious of how others feel and especially how the things I say or do can make them feel. I put myself in other people's shoes and have concern for the well-being and happiness of others. I know what it feels like to be made to feel sad, mad, happy & loved and I strive to either avoid making people feel this way or I make them feel loved beyond belief. I am a teacher at heart and I live to help others grow and understand, love and live to their potential!
-Base their decisions on personal values. They use their feeling extrenally , radiating warmth and energy. They look for and find the best in others and prize harmony and cooperation. They are warmed by approval-responding with energy and devotion- and are especially sensitive to criticism or tensions. They are likely to be warm, compassionate, supportive, loyal and trustworthy. Everything I do is based on whether I personally believe it is right or wrong or justified or not. I hate unnecessary confrontations (95% of confrontations are unnecessary in my opinion) and tensions. I like to have good relationships with people that are genuine and drama free. I don't like to be the one to start anything, but am not afraid to finish it if someone gets in my face and then all hell breaks loose. I very much need approval and recognition from those important to me especially when I feel I have gone above and beyond for something or someone. I am very much sensitive to lack of attention to these things and not being appreciated for the good and effort I do.
-See meanings and connections where others do not. Are curious about new ideas and & possibilities for contributing to the good of humanity. Imaginative and like variety and new challenges. See the potentional for growth in others and devote energy to help others to achieve it. They take responsibility for organizing interactions of colleagues, friends or family so that all are involved, harmony prevails and that people have fun. I am always trying to make some difference no matter how small or large to someone's life, making things smoother at work, donating time or money to something...I am always looking to enhance things for other people. Everyone knows that I love to plan and organize parties!! I love spending time with people and I love coming up with creative decorations, food, games, music and anything else that will make everyone have a great time and be remembered!!
-Listen and support others but also have very definite values and opinions of their own which they will express clearly. They also have a strong need for authentic intimate relationships. They bring great enthusiasm and intensity to creating and maintaining these. I am always there to lend an ear, but if you ask for help, you'll get an honest opinion. I am not afraid to say how I feel about things and will say it out loud, not to be judgmental or to discriminate against anyone else's beliefs, but I will let you know where I stand. I seek a genuine connection with every relationship I enter. If I don't think it will be genuine or will go anywhere I will keep it very on the surface. By this I mean that we will get along great, but I won't call or text or attempt to hang out all the time. I prefer quality over quantity. I have many friends, but only see a few true ones. I am always open to new friendships and I will put 100% effort, this you can count on. However, as previously mentioned, I will be hurt if I am the only one giving the effort and my "enthusiasm and intensity" in a friendship is not returned. 
-Like their lives to be well organized and will work to bring closure to ambiguous relationships or situations. I am very organized. I need planning ahead, lists and to have everything laid out in front of me beforehand. I don't do things on the fly. I don't like walking into situations I am not familiar with. I like my relationships to be drama free. I will give only so many chances for drama to stop before I slowly start shutting you out. Remember, I don't like confrontation and I don't like to be around people who aren't as enthusiastic about a great relationship as I am and I will shut you out and make it known if you cause me trouble.

My Sign: Taurus

Taurus and Independence:

Taurus is not the one who ventures out into the unknown and leads the way, Taurus is the one that will follow the leader and strengthen and build upon the discovered, in other words they are the one that will "dot the I's and cross the T's". This perseverance is given to them by their stubborn streak. Taurus stubborn streak is what gives their independence. They like to do things their way. They are perfectly fine on being alone, this way things get done the way they want them to be done. Taurus is not a follower, but they are not the brave one either. Taurus is perfectly independent. With their perseverance, they get things done and can do quite well for themselves. It is true that I may not be the one to go out and start my own company or something like that, but you can bet if you have me on your team I will notice every detail. I will go out of my way to find ways to make things work smoother and I am 100%  all for good communication. My work is very important to me and I can be on top of the world if I love it or miserable if I hate and feel like I am not making the kind of difference that I want to make. Although, I love harmony and working together, I am very stubborn. If it comes to something I am serious about I will take the reins and run the show. If I have an image in mind I will make it happen to the fullest. I am not afraid to do things alone if no one agrees and I will not follow something or someone I do not believe in. 


Taurus and Friendship:

A Taurus is an excellent friend. Taurus has few close friends as opposed to many acquaintances. The few people they hold dear to them are guarded and protected. Their friends are treated like family and they are fiercely loyal and dependable. Taurus loves to be the host or hostess. Although not a total social butterfly, they can be shy around strangers, the people who Taurus let into their lives are lavishly catered to when Taurus decides to throw a party, they decorate and present everything lavishly. Taurus will always pamper themselves and their close group of friends. As previously mentioned, I prefer quality over quantity. You will get 100% effort from me if you are in my close circle of friends or family, but I will not spread myself thin on relationships that are not reciprocated or going to be in-depth. I will totally have your back and will thrive on being turned to and wanted to be around. I do spoil those around me, finding ways to spend time together, finding the most thoughtful gifts and throwing extravagant parties where everyone can have fun! I am awesome to have as a friend and should be considered a terrible enemy as you do not want to see the mean side of me. All this can be your's if you're willing to do the same for me. I do not do one-sided friendships!!!


Taurus Temperament:

Taurus are deeply sensitive, the slightest comment or negative remark will be taken personally and they can easily get offended or hurt. Their stubborn streak results in laziness. They can be very lazy when someone gives them orders or wants them to do something they do not want to do. They are not lazy when it comes to themselves. This is very true, like it or not. It's not like you can't say anything around me, but I live for the positive. I think negative comments or flat out shitty comments or "jokes" that really aren't jokes are uncalled for. I don't believe in beating people down and I think if you don't have something nice to say, you shouldn't say it at all. Again, I take it very personally when I put a lot of effort into you and you don't feel that it's important enough to do the same for me and then you will notice my efforts and attention taper off. I hate obligations. Anything I am forced to do or expected to do and I don't want to will irritate me. Like work for instance. If I am not doing what I love, I will dread every minute of it and it won't be a secret. I do all things for the betterment of myself and others. 


Taurus Deep Inside:

Taurus are not fond of change. In fact, if change is imminent, they get very nervous and worried. They do not like anything new because anything new is unknown and Taurus fears the unknown. Taurus needs order in their lives and when they do not have order, they get very anxious. Taurus will cut themselves off from the unfamiliar in order to avoid the feelings of insecurity that arise when new experiences and situations are present. Taurus do not express their feelings openly and their inner self is contained and secretive. Many people do not know how sensitive Taurus really is, they hide it well. As a result, they are often emotionally hurt when the wrong things are said, they take things too personally sometimes. Taurus avoids talking about their emotions and many people never really know how they feel. As previously mentioned, I am very organized. I like to know what's ahead. I want a map and I want to know the steps from beginning to end. I know that doesn't sound very fun, but I am not spontaneous in this aspect. I don't like to be thrown into things because I don't react well on the fly. Give me a topic to give a speech about and I will give you a wonderful presentation with planning. Pick on me sitting in class, and I am a deer in headlights. I am very high strung and anxious and it takes a lot for me to bring myself down. I am very good at hiding all of these things so people are usually surprised when I am freaking out. And again yes, I do take things very personally. 


Taurus in a Nutshell:

Taurus is the one who has immense perseverance, even when others have given up, the Taurus rages on. Solid and persistent, just like the bull, which is Taurus' well suited symbol. Taurus's have a well known reputation for being stubborn, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The stubborn streak can cause Taurus to butt heads and conflict with other strong character types. Taurus are not fond of change. They like the familiar and routine comfort of life. Taurus is easy going and not one to pick a fight but should some poor souls attempt to provoke Taurus, the wrath will be known, for they have a temper underneath the calm surface. Taurus are very responsive to their surroundings. They like decorations, color, anything that appeals to all the senses. Taurus like possessions and the Taurus home is nicely decorated with lots of things. Taurus are down to earth, they do not like gaudy, flashy or over the top things. They prefer comfortable and creative settings and objects. Taurus likes security, in every aspect of their lives from home, to love, to career. Taurus can be secretive, opinionated and stingy. Taurus tend to be self-indulgent and lazy, Taurus are master procrastinators of the astrology zodiac! They do however have a strong, persistent drive that comes to life when they chose, and no one would ever know that they are lazy. The secret to this is that their laziness is pushed aside when it comes to themselves. Pretty much!!!


This is where I got the astrology sign stuff. http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/taurus.htm

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