Personal Narrative: The Keirsey Report

The Keirsey Report asked good questions to really help me think about what kind of person I really am. I concentrated on the wording of the questions, as you went further along I felt I could see the flow of the questions. Then I realized the questions were not asking me the same thing just worded differently, each question was truly different. Each question really made me question the scenario, and try to place myself in such a scenario. I would ask my 16-year-old son, and my husband what they thought and several times we had same answers. If they thought opposite of a question, I would ask them why, and give me a scenario. Once in a while I would not agree and answer how I felt. With a guardian temperament, my personality is more guarded, and seem very practical. Understanding the line between rules and cooperating with others help form excellent managers and employees geared toward keeping things running smoothly. I am not quick to go outside the box, or even accept it when presented. I often look at new changes to policies or new technologies with a critical eye, which isn’t a bad thing, however it limits my …show more content…
This is my opportunity to let go of who I have to be 90% of the time. Being different, talking to a stranger, trying a new cuisine, or doing something out of the ordinary is very relaxing to me. I find myself caught up in Monday-Friday routines and thinking constantly about what responsibility lies ahead can get frustrating. So, I try not to be so “uptight” when I am out. My daily routine is fine the way it is, I am happy with my role within my family, and community, but when I get a chance to let it go, I welcome it. That doesn’t mean that every time I do something different I enjoy it. There have been many times I have been out and so grounded by my guardian temperament that I can’t break away from the