Course 1, Discussion 2: The Big 5

@Hope

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

My results were similar to what I identified in the previous discussion. Although my Negative Emotionality (N) showed I'm not particulary nervous, nor calm. I'm unsure what this could mean though, maybe I'm just me.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

Open Mindedness: Somewhat conventional

Conscientiousness: You are very well-organised and can be relied upon.

Extraversion: Tend to shy away from social situations

Agreeableness: Tend to consider the feelings of others

Negative Emotionality: Aren't particuarly nervous nor calm

Understanding my personality will allow me to address my strengths and my weaknesses to ensure I'm more successful in the future. Working on my weaknesses will allow me to progress to an all-round personality.

@LlamaLizz Its nice to know abt ur results :)

@NanditaB

Thank you, good luck on the LDP!

@LunaHere

It's nice to know ourselves, but ma I ask how well yu trust the result or you think retaking test will help ?

@LunaHere I feel like a lot of people I know shy away from social situations. I do too :P

@Hope

"Understanding my personality will allow me to address my strengths and my weaknesses to ensure I'm more successful in the future. Working on my weaknesses will allow me to progress to an all-round personality."

I believe that when we begin to understand our personality, with its strength and weaknesses, we can identify points on where to grow and where to stop and think, of a new strategy, I agree that allowing yourself to look upon your weaknesses is beneficial in fostering growth in all different parts of our personality. - Thank you for your insights

I was happy to have this test because it made me more aware of my personality as organized, social, considerate, calm, and inclined to stability.

@Hope

1. I am way more disorganized than I thought I would be. I'm in the middle of extrovert and introvert. I'm a little bit less agreeable than I thought I would be. I usually get along with others pretty well, but I definitely understand how my anger can affect that score. I thought I'd be placed higher for the nervousness.

2. My strengths are that I'm curious and pretty open to new ideas. I seem to have many interests and am somewhat independent. I do enter poetry contests and I do a lot of paint-by-numbers, so I definitely can see how that applies. Using these tests, I can learn how my beliefs impact my behavior and see trends in my behavior over time.

@TheFantasticPengua

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned that I wasn't as open-minded as I thought I was, and that I am not as introverted as I thought. I also am very agreeable.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

My strengths are agreeability and conscientiousness. These are good skills to have in your personal life as it is good to be one to get along with easily, and being organized and having careful planning in life seems to lead to better success rates.

@TheFantasticPengua

I'm sorry you found out things you didn't realise, although its very important to identify your weaknesses so you know what areas you will succeed in best and ways to improve! 💛

@TheFantasticPengua

This is so wholesome! Wishing you all the very best <3

@TheFantasticPengua I guess what you aay xan be similar to myself in some aspects. ..I also know myself to be agreeable but this can depend how others treat me and if I become defensive sometimes.  I am very open as well   thank you for sharing

@المستمع الهادئ2023

That's good and great 

@HopeWhat were the main things you learned about yourself?

I remain calm, even in tense situations. Im more disorganized then I thought

What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

im good in tense situations, and reliable

@sunnySea4551

Your results sound cool ❤️

😄@sunnySea4551

I learned I was way more disorganized than I thought as well. Let us unite!!! 😜

@kindJewel5362 LOL, disorgaized people, unite!

I have enjoyed reading your responses on the forums.

@sunnySea4551

that's a good review of your personality. The strength you got is definitely a good quality to have. 💚

@Hope

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

It was almost similar to the previous disscussion. I was surprised to know i am neither introvert nor extrovert.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

Open Mindedness: You enjoy having novel experiences and seeing things in new ways.

Conscientiousness: You probably have a messy desk!

Extraversion: You are neither particularly social or reserved.

Agreeableness: You tend to consider the feelings of others.

Negative Emotionality: You are generally relaxed.

Understanding my personality helped me understand my strengths and my weaknesses.

@NanditaBT hanks for sharing your insights with us. It looks like you and I got very similar results. I think it is a great thing that you are aware of your weaknesses.

My results spelled the acronym OCEAN.

Open-Mindedness - you are relatively open to new ideas and experiences. (64%)

Conscientiousness - You probably have a messy desk (this is true, I am slightly disorganized!)

Extraversion - this one appeared to be right in the middle. (56%) It said "You are neither particularly social or reserved." I guess it depends on the situation?

Agreeableness - You are good-natured, courteous, and supportive. (82%)

Negative Emotionality - You tend to become anxious or nervous. (60%) I think this is also very situational. In big emergencies, I do tend to be calm and assertive, but in everyday life I am a little more nervous or stressed.

Understanding my personality is helpful for me to be aware of weak or problem areas, and helpful when thinking about how others see me or how they might react to my personality strengths/weaknesses.

@purplelady568

I agree, and what you said below your results was very wise.

I wish you the best with your journey both on LDP and just in life in general ❤

@Jefferythebunny319 thank you, that is so sweet! I wish you all the best, too!

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned that I'm open minded, well organized and reliable, I don't tend to like social gatherings, I'm courteous and supportive, and I'm usually anxious or nervous.

What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

All of the strengths listed above could help me when I'm interacting with new people, working in groups, or attending social gatherings where I may not know everyone there.

@JasmineFlower222 I love your answer 😊

@JasmineFlower222 Once again, you received such great results. Being open-minded and reliable are both beautiful qualities you possess. You seem like a really great person! A great one to be around at that. You show that people can count on you and it does not surprise me you scored high on that category. Stay amazing and sweet.

@Hope What were the main things you learned about yourself?

@Hope

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

not sure

What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I was quite surprised to see myself rated as more disagreeable than agreeable since I view myself as a peacemaker. But I do voice my opinion when I feel things are going south so maybe that's that coming into play.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

Very open to new experiences. This quality was stated to the max. I find this a great trait to have because I have no qualms going beyond the accepted/ conventional way of doing things to solve the problem at hand.

What's the main thing you learned about yourself?

I learned that I'm more organized than people think. The test said I'm both organized and unorganized.

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

O- I'm super open minded. This is super beneficial to my life and my skills with adapting.

C- I'm both organized and unorganized at the same time. Kinda like the perfect blend. While I wish I was more organized, I can learn to use this as a strength.

E- I'm very introverted and tend to stay away from social situations..... yea I knew this and it's still a shock but it does make sense.

A- apparently I'm in the middle of arguing or forgiving, which can be a strength when it comes to standing up for myself, kinda. Seems like it could be a strength or maybe not.

N- I'm very anxious and tend to worry. Yup knew this, this is a big issue in my life <3

@Jefferythebunny319 these are great insights. Thanks for sharing them with us.

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I learned that by taking the big 5 test that I do not like taking these kinds of tests. They are not beneficial to me nor do they adequately define who I am as a person. I answered questions honestly and am not pleased with my results. My results said that I scored high on open-mindedness and negative emotionality... and scored low on conscientiousness, agreeableness, and extraversion. According to that it just makes me seem cold blooded, irresponsible, and negligent and that is soooo far from the truth. I am introverted, yes, but I care for others. I have moments of sadness, yes, but I love my life. I have potential for good and bad in me and that is just because I am human. At the end of the day, I am what I say I am and what my actions show me to be... not what a test says.

What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

I scored in the 96th percentile for open-mindedness, so that is a good thing.

@YourCaringConfidant

I agree these type of test can be hit or miss with the accuracy of the scores you can receive. I don't think you can truly tell a person's personality and nature off a couple questions that they answered.

@Hope

I learnt -

Open-minded -

somewhat conventional.

Conscientiousness

I have a messy desk! (Your percentile: 6)

Extraversi

Shy away from social situations.

Agreeableness

I find it easy to criticize others.

Negative Emotionality.

My strengths acc to the test ;

Open minded

@BenittaJ Hello! Haha, we are kinda different in many ways! Diversity is actually great to see. :))

Have a great day!

✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself?

As similar as Discussion one, nothing different. maybe I am a bit lazy and disorgonized, but I don't know how that affect me being dependable or not. And personally, I don't think it's a good test, tend to choose most cases :)

✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

That I am not someone with negetive emotionality. But as I said I don't yhink the test is accurate, I don't trust it to be honest.

@iPHOENIX

I can understand why you must feel that way. The test isn't as inclusive and we tend to act differently in different situations regardless of our labeled traits. 🍀

@Hope

1. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I've come to understand that I possess a combination of both extroverted and introverted characteristics. I believe this to be advantageous in the long term, as it allows me to cultivate a social network in my professional life while also enabling me to make more thoughtful choices when it comes to my personal relationships.

2. What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life?

My strengths as per the BIG 5 test:-
<3 Open-Mindedness: I have a strong sense of curiosity and creativity, and am willing to consider new ideas and perspectives.

<3 Extraversion: I have a balanced approach to social interactions, and am comfortable building relationships and collaborating with others.
<3 Agreeableness: I am able to approach conflicts with a level head and find compromises that work for everyone, while also being an independent thinker.

How the strengths I identified can help me in my personal life:-
I believe that the MBTI and BIG 5 tests offered me great insights into my strengths and the areas I need to work on. I am doing quite well in my personal life, rather than applying any strengths I'd like to reflect on how my perfectionist trait has caused a hassle in my relationships So I'd like to set realistic expectations for myself and the people around me 🍀

@Mitanshi003. Wow We got similar results!

@Mitanshi003

Hey, we scored similarly on Open-mindedness and Extraversion !