Melancholic at work

Hippocrates describes melancholic as lightly wounded, sluggishly reacting to the environment, withdrawn, restrained in speech people. Despite such "unenviable" characteristics, melancholic people have the main important quality - high sensitivity of the nervous system allowing them to become great musicians, artists, philosophers. Melancholic people have a certain margin of safety, so they are not at all as fragile as one might think, however, in comparison with phlegmatic, sanguine and choleric people, this type of temperament is considered the weakest.

The main characteristics of the melancholic

Melancholic thoughtfulness, increased anxiety, negative or at least indifferent attitude towards changes in life. Representatives of a melancholic temperament value their life and try not to change their habits, wrapping themselves in a kind of cocoon. Of all temperament types, the melancholic is the hardest to leave the comfort zone.

Among the features of this type of temperament - high sensitivity, which often leads to the fact that even insignificant reasons cause melancholic tears, sadness, resentment... They have a rich imagination, as a result of which they are able not only to create, but also to see problems long before they arise and, as a rule, immediately put forward hypotheses about potential tragic consequences. The event has not happened yet and, perhaps, will never happen, but melancholic people already grieve and fall into despondency. Such a state is caused not by a tendency to pessimism, but by excessive sensitivity and impressionability, leading to blues and baseless despair.

What character traits and behavior will allow you to recognize a melancholic

Finding out a representative of this type of temperament is not too difficult. The nature of melancholic people is such that they love to argue and are particularly stubborn, although fairly objective and are based on sound reasoning. Analytical bias leads to the fact that such people always plan actions in advance and to the smallest detail. In turn, unpredictability and the need to make quick decisions makes them feel anxious, and sometimes leads to panic.

You can understand that there is a melancholic person in front of you. by a quiet voice, dull facial expressions and gestures... Representatives of this type rarely allow themselves to show vivid emotions in public (and sometimes in a circle of loved ones), it is difficult to converge with others. You can also calculate melancholic people by thoughtfulness and self-absorption where they often reside. Melancholic people prefer reading books, creativity, working at a computer to parties or walks. They get tired faster from vigorous activity than people with a different temperament.

Strengths and weaknesses of melancholic people

Despite the opinion of some people, there are not so few advantages in the melancholic character. it sensitive people who sincerely care for others... An important quality of representatives of this type of personality is that they know how to listen and give good advice, in their striving for ideals, a melancholic person is looking for friends who meet his exaggerated requirements, and is wary of each new acquaintance. Usually he has few friends, however melancholic and belong to the type who needs 2-3 friends, but reliable and loyal.

Melancholic - Monogamous... Sometimes they become overly suspicious, jealous, grumpy, but at the same time they are capable of deep and stable feelings, value hospitality, honor family traditions. They treasured family photos and memorabilia related to parents, friends, or important events. An important character trait of melancholic people is that they vindictive enough, but rarely actively act to get revenge offender, since the character does not allow them to enter into active conflicts.

Melancholic - perfectionists striving for excellence in everything that can be considered both their plus and minus. Representatives of this type of personality set high standards and demand the same from others, a lot of upset if someone does not meet these standards. Unclean shoes, a speck, or a mistake in work are perceived by them as a tragedy. They self-critical, feel guilty about any reason and subject themselves to self-flagellation, but at the same time are just as demanding and strict with others.

Melancholic at work

Melancholic overly susceptible to criticism, any comment makes them feel guilty and deeply worried. Representatives of this type of temperament begin to analyze their mistakes, mentally communicate with a manager or colleagues, try to defend themselves and justify themselves - both mentally and in reality.
The performance of the melancholic depends on the mood(especially when it comes to those who are engaged in creativity), these people need emotional support and often regular rest (mainly from society - colleagues, manager). In a team, people with a melancholic temperament usually take the position of followers (or gray cardinals), stay away from colleagues, try to avoid conflicts and unnecessary worries as much as possible.

Creative work suits melancholic people, which does not require initiative and communication with a significant number of people, as well as not subject to a large number of changes. In addition to increased sensitivity, representatives of this temperament are also characterized by increased observation which also allows them to be successful in a variety of areas that suit their temperament. There are practically no melancholic bosses because they are not well adapted to managerial work. However, if this still happened, then the melancholic boss is quite liberal and sensitive to subordinates, but at the same time does not forget about his exactingness and perfectionism.

Melancholic children

From birth melancholic children willingly learn about the world around them, and as they develop, they study subjects to the smallest details, but they often avoid communication with other guys. They love toys with complex designs and games that require logical thinking. During school years, toddlers with a melancholic temperament tend to be successful academically, but rarely raise their hand to answer. At the same time, their attitude to the subject may change due to criticism of teachers or some unpleasant situations that occurred during the lesson, or, on the contrary, encouragement from the teacher - all this will affect academic performance in a particular subject. Not the most successful encounters with society or its individual representatives can drive a melancholic child even deeper into its cocoon, on the other hand, it is in such situations that they begin to value more and more the already existing reliable social circle.