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Your personality explained: 6 facts about you
Are you a blamer, placator, leveller, distractor or cool cookie?
Now that you've discovered your personality type, read on for in-depth analysis of what exactly that means for you
The placator
Who are you - and why?
Sometimes we all feel a bit scared by life. As a placator your coping strategy is to put other people first. Somewhere along the line, you've learned that to agree rather than disagree, to back down rather than win is the way to lead your life. When things get tough, you back down.
The positive:
You're absolutely great with people. Everyone likes you and many people love you. You're never a problem, never a challenge - and as a peacemaker, you're the best.
The negative:
You can end up feeling resentful because you never get enough time, space or attention for yourself. You often put yourself down in order to boost people up and that can mean you get a little exploited.
The placator at work:
You are a great team member and never one to avoid responsibilities. But you may find it difficult to cope with conflict - so if you're in a position of responsibility, you may give way too easily when employees challenge you.
The placator in love:
You love to give. Beware of being in relationships where the power balance is always against you - remember that the strongest relationships are between equals.
Your love match is:
Pair up with a blamer and you'll end up a total doormat. Paired with a leveller you'll learn to both give and take.
Next steps: You need to put yourself first and learn to stand up for yourself. Read How to Say No by Corinne Sweet (Hodder & Stoughton, £6.99). An assertive training course may help you learn to cope with conflict and be more confident.
Discover even more about your personality by reading Susan Quilliam's new book, What Makes People Tick? (Element, £9.99)
The placator
Who are you - and why?
Sometimes we all feel a bit scared by life. As a placator your coping strategy is to put other people first. Somewhere along the line, you've learned that to agree rather than disagree, to back down rather than win is the way to lead your life. When things get tough, you back down.
The positive:
You're absolutely great with people. Everyone likes you and many people love you. You're never a problem, never a challenge - and as a peacemaker, you're the best.
The negative:
You can end up feeling resentful because you never get enough time, space or attention for yourself. You often put yourself down in order to boost people up and that can mean you get a little exploited.
The placator at work:
You are a great team member and never one to avoid responsibilities. But you may find it difficult to cope with conflict - so if you're in a position of responsibility, you may give way too easily when employees challenge you.
The placator in love:
You love to give. Beware of being in relationships where the power balance is always against you - remember that the strongest relationships are between equals.
Your love match is:
Pair up with a blamer and you'll end up a total doormat. Paired with a leveller you'll learn to both give and take.
Next steps: You need to put yourself first and learn to stand up for yourself. Read How to Say No by Corinne Sweet (Hodder & Stoughton, £6.99). An assertive training course may help you learn to cope with conflict and be more confident.
Discover even more about your personality by reading Susan Quilliam's new book, What Makes People Tick? (Element, £9.99)
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