Personality Perfectionist
You are Practical, reliable and principled
Many of us show perfectionist traits and it can be a positive quality. Perfectionists are meticulous in what they do and how they do it. They strive to realise the best possible result by emphasising control, details and avoiding errors.
Positive features
- A strong inner drive to improve and perfect everything.
- Doing things with great care and being dedicated and passionate.
- Sets the bar high for themselves and also often for others.
- Often very well organised and actions are carefully considered
Possible pitfalls
- Struggles to delegate and this can lead to high workload or stress.
- Tends to take on too much work and thinks ‘I usually know what to do or how to do it’.
- Can be sensitive to irritation, impatience and perfectionism and sometimes struggles with keeping emotions under control.
- Can be allergic to incompetence in others and this can hinder collaboration
Everything must be done well and can always be done better.
What behavior do you exhibit when you are in balance?
For a perfectionist, relaxation can lead to greater acceptance of imperfection. The spontaneous side of the person is granted more space and issues may be left to run their course.
The focus shifts from ‘having to’ to ‘wanting to’ and there will be greater contact with the person’s own emotions. A healthy perfectionist is more flexible and better able to deal with changes. Irritation and anger are expressed rather than bottled up.
The perfectionist realises that there is more than just one way.
What behavior do you exhibit under increased pressure or stress?
Under increased pressure or stress, situational behavior may emerge. Below, you will find a list of behaviors; often, you will recognize one that fits you.
Can be moody, prone to complaining, dramatic, depressed and erratic. May rush to judge those who do not live by their own ideals.
It is often most effective for a perfectionist to break ingrained patterns by working on serenity and calmness.
Core qualities
- Self-discipline
- Reliability
- Order
- Idealism
Key Values
- Integrity
- Honesty
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Personality
In this section of the report, we present your personality and your self-image. What kind of person am I, actually? Which positive traits characterize me, and what should I be cautious about? What are my core qualities?
To analyze your personality, we utilize the Enneagram, a personality theory. This model categorizes nine different personality types with unique characteristics. Although you might have aspects of all nine Enneagram types within you, usually one type predominates your personality.
The basic personality refers to the core characteristics and traits that make you unique. It's how you naturally react to situations and how you generally act. This forms the foundation of who you are, regardless of the circumstances.
Tip: Focus on the positive aspects of your personality and recognize the potential pitfalls.