Blue - Relationship Oriented
It would be best if you felt unique and authentic
- Enthusiastic, Sympathetic, Personal
- Warm, Communicative, Compassionate
You need to contribute, encourage, and care
- Idealistic, Spiritual, Sincere
You value integrity and unity in relationships
- Peaceful, Flexible, Imaginative
You are a natural romantic, a poet, a nurturer
Personality Type Cross-reference
MBTI / Keirsey - Idealist (NF - Intuition / Feeling)
Enneagram
- Type 1 - The Reformer (ENFJ, INFJ)
- Type 4 - The Individualist (INFJ, INFP)
- Type 7 - The Enthusiast (ENFP)
- Type 9 - The Peacemaker (INFP)
Temperaments
Your Strength Is Authenticity
If your brightest color is blue, you seek to express the inner you.
Authenticity and honesty are valued above all other characteristics.
- They are sensitive to subtlety, and—with great flair—they create roles in life's drama.
- They enjoy close relationships with those they love and possess an intense spirituality.
- Making a difference in the world is easy because they cultivate the potential in themselves and others.
The Need to Be Authentic
People in this group are in esteem when they are authentic.
- They must find their authentic self and live their lives as an expression of their unique identity.
- For them, integrity means the unity of their inner self with outer expression.
- Life is a dream in which they must find meaning.
- They are sensitive to subtlety and create roles—with a unique flair— in life's drama.
- They enjoy close relationships with those they love and experience a spiritual pride in their nature.
- Making a difference in the world comes easily to them as they cultivate the potential in themselves and others.
- They are natural harmonizers symbolized by the vision of peace, the romance of love ballads, the drama of stage and screen, the importance of people, and the warmth of a hug or a handshake.
Continuing the Search for Self
The Blue personality involves an enigmatic and continual search for self.
Human relationships are of primary concern, not only on a one-to-one basis but among people collectively.
People in this group will often behave with almost chameleon ability to preserve relationships—even becoming what others want them to be to provide an atmosphere of harmony.
They explore and consume new directions, ideas, and concepts dealing with human relationships.
Seeking Identity Through Contribution
The identity and self-esteem received from contributing to society are more important than any personal acknowledgment.
Despite receiving fewer rewards than other color groups, the "Blues" will continue to pursue goals they feel are neglected by society.
Charaxcteristics
- Optimistic.
- Accepting.
- Supportive.
- Caretaker.
- Enthusiastic.
- Passionate.
- True romantic.
- Peacemaker.
- Cooperative.
- Spiritual.
- People-oriented.
- Authenticity as a standard.
- Devotion to relationships.
- Self-searching.
- Sensitivity to subtlety.
- They make a difference in the world.
- They seek reality.
- They cultivate the potential of others.
- They write and speak with poetic flair.
- They have a life of significance.
- They seek harmony.
On a bad day, you may...
- Fantasize / Day-Dream.
- Do Anything to Get Attention.
- Lie to Save Face.
- Withdraw, so Others will Come / Feel Sorry for You.
- Cry/Pout.
- Show Passive Resistance.
- Yell/Scream.
- Fish for Compliments.
- Become Depressed.
- Say You Aren't Liked.
- Feel Put Upon.
Stressors
- Conflict.
- Isolation.
- Rejection.
- Negativity.
- They are being "used."
- Apathy.
- Insincerity.
- Lack of acknowledgment or appreciation.
- They are not being genuine.
- Broken Promises.
- Negative Criticism.
- Lying.
Frustrations
Things that Frustrate You...
- Lying.
- Violence.
- Personal Rejection.
- Lack of Communication.
- Lack of Close Friends.
- Sarcasm.
Things You Do That Frustrate Others...
- Lack of Planning.
- Being Passive.
- Avoiding Conflict.
- Suppressing Problems.
- Being Too Generous.
- Being Overly Sentimental.
Relationships
People in the Blue group relate best to others on a personal level.
This leads them into "helping" professions and activities such as counseling, teaching, social work, and benevolent volunteer work.
Work is treated almost in a missionary sense, emphasizing the benefits derived rather than the job itself.
More time than any other color group is devoted to developing this personal aspect because they seek the same fulfillment for "self" as they attempt to give to others.
- They seek harmonious relationships.
- They are truly romantic and believe in perfect love that lasts forever.
- They bring drama, warmth, and empathy to all relationships.
- They enjoy the symbols of romance, such as flowers, candlelight, and music, and cherish the small gestures of love.
When talking with others...
- Recognize if you are reading between the lines.
- Add "No" to your vocabulary.
- Speak up.
- It's okay to be direct.
- Discern when you are rambling and know when to get to the point.
When talking to a Blue...
- Acknowledge them.
- Be personable.
- Listen for feelings (talk privately).
- Hear them out.
- Offer feedback.
- Limit sarcasm or teasing.
You see yourself as...
- Warm.
- Romantic.
- Idealist.
- Willing to Work Tirelessly for What You Believe In.
- Affirming.
- Promoting Growth, Well-Being.
- Relates Current.
- Experiences to Past Experiences.
- Likes to Please People.
- Great Communicator.
- Compassionate.
- Spiritual.
- Unselfish.
- Empathetic.
- Caretaker.
- Sympathetic.
- Trusting.
- Caring.
- They are trusting and give the benefit of the doubt.
- Supportive.
- Genuinely interested in others.
Others see sou as...
- Stuck In / Lives in the Past.
- Overly Emotional.
- Bleeding Heart.
- Mushy.
- Hopelessly Naïve.
- Too Tender-Hearted.
- Easily Duped.
- Smothering.
- Too Touchy-Feely.
- Pushover.
- Too Nice.
- Too Trusting.
- Groveling.
- Fawning.
- Soft.
- They talk too much.
- Too emotional.
- Over-committed.
- Smothering.
- Nosey.
Childhood
- They were highly imaginative and found it challenging to fit into the structure of school life.
- They reacted with great sensitivity to discordance or rejection and sought recognition.
- They responded to encouragement rather than competition.
Work Traits
Blue employees feel best in an open, interactive atmosphere:
- They think they bring a personal touch to the organization and like those in charge to care about them.
- They appreciate the feedback. You thrive in humanistic, people-oriented environments.
- They are "turned off" when conflicts arise but flourish in an atmosphere of cooperation.
- It is essential to you that others value and respect your feelings.
- They strongly desire to influence others so they may lead more meaningful lives.
- They often work in the arts, communications, education, and the helping professions.
- They are adept at motivating and interacting with others.
- They value people and seek their full potential.
- Their commitment to people attaining the best in their work and personal lives generates loyalty.
- Co-workers often feel like an extension of your family.
- As an "applicator," you work toward and react to the best in others.
- Having a gift for language, you are an enthusiastic spokesperson.
- As a catalyst, you are comfortable in an unstructured, democratic setting.
- Nurturing and supporting the growth of co-workers is fulfilling to you.
- They thrive on being a part of the development of your co-workers' social and organizational awareness.
- Their compassion for others makes it a joy to work with people.
- They lead best by creating a rapport with people.
- They feel good when co-workers learn and grow from their experiences and activities.
- They go out of their way to involve co-workers in the decision-making process.
- Their concept of success emphasizes self-actualization, harmony, personal relationships, authenticity, cooperation, and uniqueness.
Leadership Style
- Expects others to express views.
- Assumes "family spirit."
- Works to develop others' potential.
- Individuals oriented.
- Democratic, unstructured approach.
- Encourages change VIA human potential.
- Change time allows for a sense of security.
- Expects people to develop their potential.
You like to receive praise when...
- When they are unique, and their contributions are recognized.
- When their achievements are recognized.
- When their meaningful characteristics are identified.
- When they know they have importance and significance to the group's well-being.
- When they have been praised energetically and enthusiastically.