During my observations, and the studying of people, there did seem to be some correlation between a ...

1. Stress Management Plan – A Simple Test To Know Your
Personality Type And What You Should Be Aware Of
During my observations, and the studying of people, there did seem to be some correlation between
a person's personality types and their behaviour under stressful conditions.
This article attempts to briefly outline the different personality types and the predicted behaviour
each is likely to show under stressful situations.
Before we go any further I want you to choose, from the statements below, which ones more reliably
describe you. There is no right or wrong answer so simply identify which statement you relate too
most. So it is either A) or B) from the two statements below.
Statement one, are you:
A) An outgoing person that is fast paced, always on the move, likes to go to parties, likes being the
centre of attention and is optimistic and energetic with many friends?
Or
B) A reserved person that operates at a slower pace tending to be a little more cautious, and
possibly realistic, with lots of patience, the stamina to get a job done, wanting to know what is
underneath the surface and has a few close friends?
Statement two, are you:
A) A person that enjoys getting things done, takes great pleasure in doing a job well, likes getting
stuck into the detail and efficiently carrying out all tasks?
Or
B) A person that likes to interact with other people, are concerned with the way people feel, like to
be in groups where there is a lot of empathy, openness and talking where you desire to be liked by
other people?
Ok. I assume that you have chosen. Make a note of the two statements that you agree with mostly.
So you will have noted one of the following AA, AB, BA or BB. Now check out the paragraphs that
pertain to you below. Also, become aware of the other three personality types with their strengths
and weaknesses. You will be dealing with them on a day to day basis. Spotting the personality types
of the people you associate with can help you understand them better and be able to relate to them
more meaningfully, which in turn can lower your stress level.
The AA type strengths and weaknesses
As an AA type you are generally an outgoing person and at the same time task orientated. These
people tend to be the Boss as they are more interested in getting the job done rather than the
feelings of others. The old term used for these people is that they are Choleric. They are the
dominant types who let you know what they think. They are very good at decision making and
getting projects started.

2. However, particularly under stress, you easily get angered, have a short fuse, a hot temper, you can
be cruel, sarcastic and inconsiderate. These are the traits to look out for and learn to control. Failure
to do so will bring more stress upon yourself as you begin to make enemies of the other personality
types.
The AB type strengths and weaknesses
As an AB type you are generally an outgoing person and get along with people. These people are
inspirational, influential, inducing, impressive, interesting and impressionable. Many sales people
fall into this category as they are able to make everything sound great and love to talk. Calmness is
not a part of their makeup and they feel good when things are happening. The old term used for
these people is that they are Sanguine.
However, particularly under stress, you can be illogical, do things that you really should not do, are
undisciplined, impulsive, too carefree, restless, loose direction, talk too much and too inconsistent.
These are the traits to look out for and learn to control. Failure to do so will make your life more
confused and hectic and lead to more stress.
The BA type strengths and weaknesses
As a BA type you are generally a reserved person that is interested in getting the task done. These
people are competent, cautious, careful, calculating, critical thinkers, compliant, conscientious,
correct and conformist and like to have control. Many accountants and similar type occupations are
this type as they need to pay great attention to the detail. The old term used for these people is that
they are Melancholic.
However, particularly under stress, you can be self centred, moody, react too much to the
environment rather than respond, react negatively too quickly, critical, focus on the things that are
wrong rather than what is right, too rigid, fear being wrong, vengeful and can be unsociable. These
are the traits to look out for and learn to control. Failure to do so will make others want to avoid you
in times when you need their help. This will only lead to increased stress levels.
The BB type strengths and weaknesses
As a BB type you are generally a reserved person that is interested in getting along with other
people. These people are steady, stable, reliable, desire security, supportive, submissive, shy and
sentimental. These people like to be in roles where they can be supportive, often doctors and nurses.
In general people like being around these types as they are not pushy or bossy. The old term used
for these people is that they are Phlegmatic.
However, particularly under stress, you can be fearful, indecisive, freeze up, fade into the
background, be shy, fear humiliation, can't say no, lack motivation, frustrated and can be selfish.
These are the traits to look out for and learn to control. Failure to do so will make you look as if you
are lazy and not wanting to do anything adding to any stress levels you may be experiencing.
This article has just been a short introduction to personality types and the different traits they will
portray under stressful conditions. You must remember that we are all a unique blend of all of the
personality types. The more that you sway towards a personality type will determine the strength of
the negative effects when you are under pressure. I for instance, have a great deal of the BB
personality type, the Phlegmatic personality. However, I have notice over the years that when I am
hungry my personality type shifts to the AA type, the Choleric type, which means I become highly

3. focused on obtaining food and do not care what anyone else wants to do. This is the complete
reverse to my general personality type. I do not know many people who actually have this switch and
I am very careful to ensure that I never become very hungry. If I do, I try to combat the negative
traits us by controlling my thought patterns.
This now brings me to a very important point. Stressful situations can show up the weaknesses in all
of us. However, it is possible to catch the times when you are starting to display your negative traits.
When you realise that you are behaving inappropriately it is possible to take charge of your thoughts
and eliminate the negative thought patterns. This will allow your strengths
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levels.
By: Neville Park
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