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3 Things Your Turbulent Personality Trait Is Trying to Tell You

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Among personality traits, a Turbulent Identity can be associated with certain unhelpful things like fear, insecurity, or emotional volatility. But many Turbulent personality types also find this trait to be a source of positive energy, giving them a keen, attentive approach to life.

Moving from problematic Turbulent modes into beneficial ones is sometimes just a matter of shifting your perspective, so let’s look at some potentials of the Turbulent trait anew, shall we? Keep in mind that it’s a spectrum, like any trait, so even if you test as having an Assertive Identity (at 75%, for example), you may have a touch of Turbulence (that other 25%).

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1. You’re Wise to Foresee Problems

Turbulent personalities are 22% more likely than Assertive personalities to say they’re pessimistic about the outcome of the risks they take. They act cautiously and may avoid risky actions.

Being pessimistic can waste your emotional energy or trap you into inactivity – but being careful is often a big asset, boosting your progress. Heightened awareness of negative potentials can enable you to spot problems before they occur, helping you prepare yourself, devise solutions, get successful results, and be happier. Let your Turbulence make your actions considered and nimble, but don’t let it prevent you from acting.

2. You Want to Improve Yourself

Turbulent personalities are 30% less likely to say they feel comfortable with most of their own thoughts and feelings. They often doubt themselves, their abilities, or their knowledge.

It’s not pleasant (or healthy) to be unhappy with who you are, but self-love and self-improvement are completely compatible. It’s wonderful to respect who you already are while also seeking growth. Your Turbulence can motivate you to explore your best self, practice new skills, and even try out fresh ways of thinking. You may like some of the ways you evolve – and you might find that parts of you are fine as they are.

3. You Care about Other People’s Thoughts and Feelings

Turbulent personalities are 40% more likely to say that fear of rejection often stops them from doing things they would otherwise do. They can be deeply affected by other people’s reactions to them.

Worrying what everyone thinks of you can be unproductive, but the root of wanting to be liked is valuing positive interactions – which is a good thing. Your regard for others can be healthy if you also respect your own needs equally and seek to create mutual rewards. But you can’t control other people’s reactions, so don’t drain yourself by chasing approval. You’ll bond with compatible people by being kind and authentic – and that’s enough.

Choosing a Positive Interpretation

A Turbulent Identity can make for a rough ride now and then, but behind unhelpful effects can exist some beautiful motivations. A desire to be better can bring about generosity, selflessness, and empathy. It can also give you the energy to persevere against challenges and grow as a person. But you must also take the time to acknowledge and appreciate all your wonderful existing qualities.

It’s easy to be blinded by some external illusion of perfection, but if you look closer, you can often find something admirable among what you thought were your flaws. The Turbulent personality trait may sometimes cloud your self-view, but if you open your mind to seeing yourself positively, you may be surprised to discover how great you actually are.

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