Big Five Personality Test

The big five personality test is an intriguing test to take and I feel it helped me understand what my personality can be, especially when it comes to social situations. Growing up I felt like the odd one out because I was not the talkative, outgoing, person everyone wanted me to. Working, and attending college has helped me understand who I am, along with growing up. The first trait I got results on, and I was a bit shocked at, was open-mindedness. I scored in the 58th percentile, which according to the test means I do not seek out new experiences. This statement, I would have to disagree with because in my opinion, I do feel I tend to seek new experiences and can be open to whatever comes my way. A saying I tell myself and my children is …show more content…
First, I want to begin with the cons of some these scores and how they could affect me. There are two traits that I scored on, that made sense as to why I did, but I do know I could improve so it could boost my chances at a positive, successful relationships, careers, and choices. Those two traits would be extraversion, and negative emotionality. Since I started going to school, working, and building relationships I have found it hard because I am quite and find it hard to talk to people right off the bat. It can be quite discouraging seeing an extroverted person moves up in a company to better positions, or how they can be able to speak in front of a whole classroom because they have what I call the “the gift of the gab,” but I also feel they are teaching me how to stand out without them knowing. Slowly, as I get older, I find myself trying to reach out to people more and start conversations first, and that alone is helping me obtain a more positive way to communicate effectively. As long I keep doing that, I will get where I want to be in life. Negative emotionality is still a tough trait for me to grasp. For as long as I can remember I have coped with my problems the same way. Tuck them away until a later time and hope to not have an explosion of emotions all at once. With the information I have provided, I am a calm …show more content…
They have helped me when being in a successful career, relationship, and making choices that would benefit my future. Reason being is because everyone looks for an organized, reliable, open-minded, courteous person to have a relationship with and to have a positive working setting. It helps make the business at work go along smoothly while setting a good example for those who surround you. In relationships, regardless if it is romantic or a friendship, people want someone that can be reliable, supportive, open-minded, and if necessary forgiving. If making life changing choices, these traits help because you are open to try any option available for making this choice and knowing that this is the choice you want to make. Knowing these things and working on it will help me maintain a healthy balance in my life that is essential to creating a successful