Emotions conflict often, and emotions cause and escalate a conflict. So where do we begin the process of sorting out this serious relationship factor? Let’s begin with how emotions play a part in decision making. Emotions Conflict Between “Thinkers” and “Feelers” We use the terms “thinkers” and “feelers” (T or
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Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is. ~ Albert Camus The quote above is a sorry comment on how we humans have lived our lives. We don’t want only an academic knowledge of ourselves. We want results in our lives if the study of temperament
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There are two different ways of gathering information from the world around us. We gather information either by sensing or intuiting the world around us. These two ways that we become informed about our world create the “great divide” in the four temperaments: two temperaments are Ss and two are Ns.
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What Is Dominant in the “J” Lifestyle? Dominant in the lifestyle of the “J” temperament types is the feeling of urgency. Let’s get it done now! There is a fear of not getting things done and having the unfinished tasks back up, producing anxiety. The need to achieve feeds this
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Let’s take a step-by-step approach with a big first step in learning: identifying the temperaments of others. I hope you will find it interesting, helpful and, perhaps, even develop it into a bit of a game with your spouse or friends. Identifying the Temperaments of Others: Introversion versus Extroversion
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Leadership training does not come in one-size-fits-all. That all leaders should follow the same rules for success is a sad myth. Sad, because all leaders are not the same and bring different temperaments to the task. The strengths of various temperaments are needed at different times and for different tasks.
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In previous articles, we have discussed the importance of understanding our individual design and the importance played by our preferences in determining that design, while acknowledging the impact our design has on our relationships. Since our preferences are indicators of our design, determining what our individual preferences are becomes an
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We are aware now that our InnerKinetics are a primary influence in our relationships. Why is that? How do our preferences – InnerKinetics – affect us so that our relationships are influenced? Do you get frustrated with a workmate for not responding to deadlines in a timely fashion? How are you
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Self-understanding requires a few basic steps. The first and most crucial is to consider our design Are people different from each other? Of course. Your partner or child is different from you. Ever noticed that? Self-understanding begins when you realize that each of us is different from others. Have you
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Controlling our emotions isn’t easy or everyone would be doing it! This is a question that very much needs an answer — and it is not just for those with an NF temperament. NFs visit their emotions all the time. This develops both the sensitivity and responsiveness of their emotions.
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