I Am Blue

A usual Personal Adjustment class is us being divided into groups and talking about certain subjects relating to that day's chapter. Sometimes we're divided into specific categories, and sometimes we form groups with those who sit close to each other. 

One day, we were given a True Colors personality test. Depending on the colors each individual gets, we all had to get into groups of the same color. My color was blue. As my instructor handed me a blue paper with qualities and aspirations of "blue," she said blue was a rare color to get. I didn't know what she meant until I realized there was only one other person who got blue as well. 

Some qualities of blue were compassion, empathetic, dramatic, vivacious, etc. Some aspirations were to inspire others, to believe in a perfect love, to help people, and more. The jobs that blue personalities often choose would be the arts, communications, teachers, counselors, or any profession that helps people. Blues are often poets, and I, myself, is an aspiring poet. So upon reading those items, I believed that I indeed have a blue personality. 

Usually I don't give in to personality tests because most are general statements that could apply to anyone. However, my instructor gave us lists of what stresses out blues and what relieves stress. I was so surprised to see that many items from both lists are accurate. I get stressed from a lack of creative control, when I'm being compared to others, and when rules and regulations benefit "systems" more than the people. What I do to relieve stress is to express myself through creativity and when I'm being accepted for who I am.

However, what really dug deep for me was the fact the results dipped into our childhood. Blue personalities often had a creative imagination as child. And this caused blues to have difficulty fitting in with other kids at school. Blues often sought recognition whether it'd be in their accomplishments or personality. The statement the results provided could not describe my childhood personality any more perfectly. I was always shunned for being a "weird kid" when all I was was imaginative. And I did seek attention by getting good grades, whether it was from teachers or my parents. 

I'm always skeptical of personality tests, but I encourage everyone to take the True Colors Personality Test. You'd be surprised by how accurate the results are.