Which One Are You?
Personality tests can be a great way to contextualize yourself and your behaviors. It can also help you understand and approach other people you might struggle to get along with. With that in mind, here are some personality traits to help you differentiate between Type As and Type Bs.
1. Impatient
For Type As, impatience is just a product of trying to do everything you want to do as soon as possible. You have so many plans in place, and you get frustrated when things don’t go the way they’re supposed to. You might feel restless or find yourself constantly clocking in the time. After all, your time is valuable to you.
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2. Competitive
You have this innate desire to come out on top, so of course you are competitive. This competitive nature manifests itself in everything from competing for promotions to playing casual sports with friends.
3. Work-Obsessed
Your ambition takes you to strive hard at work. It doesn’t even necessarily have to be for your career either, as you’ll even consider your hobbies and side-interests as worth working toward. You aren’t afraid to invest long hours when it comes to working toward your goals.
4. Achievement-Oriented
You set your goals and you strive toward reaching them. Of course, more often than not, you exceed expectations. You’re all about manifesting a high standard and pushing past every goalpost to get ahead in life.
5. Aggressive
Unfortunately, your ambitions tend to manifest in an aggressive light. You may consider it being assertive, but you can get outright hostile when it comes to competition or work performance. Being blunt in your communication or dominating conversations are common symptoms for this aggressiveness.
6. Stressed
Additionally, the constant weight of the expectations you and others have for yourself can lead to you feeling stressed. Feelings of anxiety and physical symptoms like headaches are quite common in Type As. Unfortunately, relaxing comes difficult for you.
7. In Charge
Your desire to dominate conversations and lead initiatives means you often find yourself in charge. You have a strong desire for control and you actually excel in delegating tasks. Unfortunately, this can turn into micromanaging others.
8. High-Energy
You’re a bit high-strung and have endless amounts of stamina to invest into your goals and desires. You’re constantly moving from one project to another; after all, there is so much to do and such little time to do it.
9. Multitasking
Luckily, you’re also good at multitasking, which is the only way to get everything done in time. You’re actually quite efficient at juggling multiple responsibilities and can easily manage projects and switch from one task to another with ease.
10. Organized
Finally, Type As are typically organized. This is due to them wanting to have structure, as well as them needing fine attention to detail to manage the intricacies and moving parts in their life. Detailed schedules and a clutter-free workspace are all parts of the puzzle.
Now that we have talked about personality traits that typically manifest for Type A personalities, here are some common traits in Type Bs.
1. Relaxed
Type Bs have a completely different approach to life. They emphasize calmness and can stay steadfast even in the face of stressful situations. This cool demeanor lets them get ahead of the chaotic moments in life.
2. Patient
Additionally, Type Bs are patient. They don’t feel the pressure to rush through everything in life and can instead wait for deadlines and don’t get worried over delays.
3. Tolerant
Type Bs are able to tolerate a lot, and can accept others for their shortcomings. In fact, Type Bs seldom try to change others and can be some of the most open-minded people out there.
4. Cooperative
Type Bs have an incredible superpower in their ability to work seamlessly with almost anybody. They value harmony above personal achievement and are eager to offer help and accept other people's working styles. They approach things from the perspective of a team rather than an individual.
5. Stable
It comes as no surprise that Type B’s calm demeanor and emotional resilience have led to their increased emotional stability. This also manifests in their physical life, as the things around them are often relaxed and balanced.
6. Flexible
Just because Type Bs have a lot of stability doesn’t mean they’re adverse to change. In fact, they very easily go with the flow and can make unexpected changes look like nothing in the grand scheme of things. They’re seldom to get frustrated when things don’t go according to plan.
7. Creative
Type Bs' interest in others and openness to the flow of life lends itself to immense creativity. They naturally embrace new ideas and look for innovative ways to solve common problems. They’re also open to considering unconventional ideas that others might shrug at.
8. Enjoys Leisure
Type Bs may not work as hard as Type A, but they certainly play hard. They’re very good at relaxing and prioritize the pleasures in life rather than the hardships. They carve out time for their hobbies and are more likely to go on vacations.
9. Generally Happy
It should come as no surprise that Type Bs' relaxed demeanor leads to them being generally happy. You can describe them as smiling easily or having a sunny disposition that others lack.
10. Non-Competitive
Type Bs don’t get involved with competition like Type A. In fact, they’re more interested in making sure the game is fun for everyone than they care for winning. They’re not competing with anybody, and take things as they come.
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