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The Definitive List Of 85 Personality Strengths And Weaknesses

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Believable characters in novels have flaws as well as strengths, whatever their roles in the story.

You know this as a person and a reader, but it’s no good recognizing that if you don’t see your own character strengths and weaknesses.

Of course, most of us have a much easier time knowing our strengths than identifying our weaknesses.

Strengths are great and help you achieve.

But those very human weaknesses have a part to play in your life, too.

Understanding how both contribute to your identity is a valuable part of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

We rounded up the best for our list of strengths and weaknesses, along with some helpful examples.

See which qualities jump out as you read.

What Your Favorite Color Says About Your Personality

by Barrie Davenport

What do colors say about you?

Color psychology impacts our lives more than most folks realize.

Corporations use it when building brands and designing products.

Interior decorators pay close attention to hues, shades, tints, and color stories when curating spaces.

Companies even paint offices certain colors to encourage specific qualities.

But have you ever considered: What is the psychology behind color and personality?

We’re tackling the topic below.

By the end, you’ll better understand personal color theory and what it says about you.

13 Uncommon Traits of the Gamma Male and How They Compare with Alphas

by Barrie Davenport

Are gamma men assertive or subservient?

Kind or self-serving?

Lazy or hardworking?

That’s the topic we’re tackling today: the gamma male personality.

Interestingly, gammas are, arguably, the most misunderstood and disparaged of the social hierarchy rankings.

But, in reality, they’re usually fantastic folks with a lot to give.

So let’s unpack how gamma males act, some common traits they share, and how they stack up against alpha males.

The truth may be surprising!

Mastering the Maze of the INFJ Door Slam: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need

by Barrie Davenport

Imagine stepping into an elevator only to find the floor has vanished beneath you.

That sudden jolt of surprise is what an INFJ Door Slam can feel like.

INFJs possess a peculiar knack for emotional guillotining—swift, abrupt endings to relationships that leave the other person reeling.

This comprehensive guide unveils the intricate mechanics of this unsettling psychological response, dissecting its triggers and effects while providing a roadmap for navigating its complex nuances.

9 Signs Of A Self-Loathing Personality

by Barrie Davenport

woman looking in mirror self-loathing personality

It’s not wrong to acknowledge that there are things you don’t love about yourself.

But when you consistently focus only on those things and act as though they outweigh anything lovable in you, you may have a self-loathing personality.

Unlike those who can weigh the good against the bad in themselves in a healthy way, people with self-loathing personalities have deeply-rooted feelings of inadequacy.

No matter how much loved ones praise you and admire you, and no matter how successful you may be, you feel worthless and filled with self-disgust.

But those who have this extreme self-hatred must accept that they don't know themselves as well as they might think. When your self-perception is skewed, you only see a part of yourself — the part you dislike so much.

But that's not a true reflection of reality. Once you can acknowledge that you aren't the best arbiter of your worthiness, you can begin to heal and change your self-loathing personality into a self-loving personality.

It’s time you took a hard look at your thoughts and the resulting behaviors so you can begin to make improvements.

Let’s start with a clear definition of self-loathing.