How to Discover Your Temperament as a Phlegmatic

The Phlegm is one of the temperaments. The general behaviour of the individual has much to do with the temperament including the love life, eating habits, driving pattern, yard keeping etc.

Character Traits of the Phlegmatic

One great attributes of the phlegmatic is that he never seems to get ruffled no matter what they circumstance.
Although he has a very high boiling point but seldom explodes in anger or laughter but keeps his emotion under control.

The Phlegm is kind-hearted, gentle, sympathetic, well-organized, consistent in mood, feels much emotion that appears on the surface.
He has the capacity to appreciate the natural and finer things of life.
Although he has a dry sense of humour, he enjoys friends and companionship but not comfortable with the gloomy mood of the Mel.
He possesses a strong retentive mind with exceptional record keeping skills.

The major weakness of the Phlegm is his procrastination over all things. He is naturally, a slow person and this shows in all areas of his life-eating habits, driving, love life, etc.
He needs to be aroused constantly before he proves his capabilities and competence in any activity, venture or obligation.
He is a reluctant leader who needs leadership to be entrusted upon him than through personal volunteer.
The Phlegm wait their lives away as they reluctantly miss great opportunities when they present themselves.
He is diplomatic and an almost timid personality.

Career Opportunities for the Phlegmatic

The Phlegm love education and learning and do well in the education sector as school administrators, librarians, counselors, college department heads. They do well in subjects as mathematics, physics, grammar, literature, and languages.
The Phlegm is drawn to planning and calculation, thus do well in the Engineering vocation as structural, civil, chemical, and mechanical engineering.
They also do well as statisticians, craftsmen, sanitation experts, electrician, glassblowers, watch and camera repairers, excellent foremen, supervisors and managers.

How to Discover Your Temperament as a Melancholy

When you understand ones temperament, it helps you avoid crisis in relationships and unnecessary struggles and bickering because you’ve understudied their nature and know the strengths and weak spots.
Another type of temperament is the Melancholy.

Character Traits of the Melancholy (the Mel)

The Mel is assumed to be the richest of all the temperaments for some super qualities he possesses.
He is analytical, self-sacrificing, gifted and loving. The Mel is highly emotional, an introvert with variety of moods and very reserved living in his secluded world.
He doesn’t push himself forward as a friend unlike the San. He gives profound love and expects same in return.
He is a faithful friend, spouse with a natural patience.
The Mel has a natural aptitude for growing things, thus keeps his yard in a very neat and tidy state, and maintains his lawns and hedges.
He is a very careful driver keeping a complete log of his driving history and could go with a car for many years without a scratch.
The Mel is a selective eater and takes time to make up his mind on what to order in a restaurant, but once the food arrives, he savours every bite happily.
The Mel is natural blessed with a high intellectual Quotient (I.Q), creativity and imaginative power. He is highly organized.

The weaknesses of the Mel include inability to forgive easily one who has offended him. He keeps journal of all wrongs done him and could nurse malice and retaliatory spirit against the offender. He could make references to evil done him years ago.
Although the Mel is endowed with the ability to plan projects and activities, he is prone to paralysis analysis in which he loses time while trying to be perfect in every step of the way.

Career Opportunities of the Mel

Most of the world’s great composers, musicians, inventors, philosophers, scientists, researchers, artists, educators, theoreticians, perform artist, choral conductor, soloist, craftsmen such as carpenters, brick layers, plumbers, plasterers, horticulturists, mechanics, engineers, health workers, volunteer workers and every profession that provides meaningful service to humanity.

Thinking About Your Life Purpose

“The person without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” Thomas Carlyle

Some people exist while others live. They are just like the fig tree that gets nutrients from the soil but refused to bear any fruit.
Every individual has been endowed with talents, abilities, potentials that would transform his life if identified and utilized.
Sadly, many people live the life of mediocrity and frustration because they do not know how to discover this inherent genius.

A purpose is an intention, a resolution or a decision to discover, pursue and achieve that plan of action for your life. So, a ‘life purpose’ is nothing more than a resolution or commitment to live in certain way to achieve specific objectives for your good and that of humanity.

Your life purpose is very much like a journey.
• The things you love to do are the vehicle you travel in.
• Your natural talents are the map that shows you how to get to your destination.
• The things that are important to you are the destination.
• Your passion is the fuel that powers the whole operation.

With every purpose, you need:

1) An enthusiasm for it. (Your passions)
2) A commitment to it. (Important to you)
3) A tangible way to share it with the world. (Activities you love to do)
4) The ability to do it well. (Your natural talents)
When these things come together, you have got a virtual explosion of passion, meaning, fulfillment, empowerment – and purpose.

Many of us have lived many years on earth without actually asking and answering the question “why am I created and what am I supposed to achieve in life.” These people are yet to find the right numbers in their order to unlock their potentials and get the best out of life.
Who are you? How do you want to live your life? Do you want success and how do you want to play the game to achieve it? Do you want to play in the big leagues or in little league, in the majors or the minors? It is your choice. But hear this. It is not about you. It is about living your mission. It is about living true to your purpose. It is about adding your piece of the puzzle to the world. It is about serving others.
See you at the best of your life.

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Baruch Okpulor, Author of Stop Existing! Start Living! Discover Who And What You Are to Step Into Greatness And Abundance
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