Sanguine - who is this ideal type of temperament

1. Features of a sanguine person
2. Pros and cons of sanguine people
3. Sanguine people at work
4. Behavior of a sanguine child

Of the four types of temperament , the sanguine person is the strongest and brightest. Among its characteristics are high performance, mental activity, and energy. A sanguine person has increased sociability and mental flexibility, and is loved by many for his cheerfulness and friendliness. They often say that he is a joker and a merry fellow.

Who is a sanguine person?

A sanguine person is a positive and sociable person, very energetic, but balanced and able to maintain composure in difficult situations. He adapts well, has high performance and endurance. A sanguine person is on the move almost all the time. Being a pronounced extrovert, he always strives for communication, and being alone for a long time depresses him.

People with this type of temperament are characterized by flexible behavior and the ability to adapt well to rapidly changing circumstances. In company, they stand out for their excellent sense of humor and positive perception, thanks to which they always exude positivity and, even in unpleasant situations, are able to cheer up those around them.

General information

The main properties of temperament are:

— Extraversion and introversion are characteristics that determine the dependence of a person’s reaction on external impressions (extrovert) or internal states (introvert).

— Reaction speed – characterizes the speed of mental processes and reactions of the mind.

- Plasticity - shows how quickly a person adapts to external influences.

— Rigidity – indicates how inert a person’s behavior is in certain circumstances.

In psychology, it is believed that temperament is a personality trait with which a person was born, but character is acquired, formed by temperament and other external factors.

There are four types of temperament:

- choleric - active, passionate, with a rapidly changing emotional state,

- phlegmatic - calm, stingy with emotions, calm and balanced,

- sanguine - hot, active, stress-resistant,

- melancholic - sensual, vulnerable, prone to worries.

It is the type of temperament that determines a person’s psychological activity and his interaction with the outside world.

However, you need to understand that no type is found in a “pure form”; each has both positive and negative traits. Proper education, self-control and willpower help a person correct his innate temperament.

Origin of the term

The word “sanguine” was coined by the ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates, who believed that a person’s behavior is completely determined by the dominant fluid in his body. Based on this idea, he created a classification of temperament types, naming each of them according to the dominant fluid. In the case of a sanguine person, this is blood - sanguis (“sangua” or “sanguis”). It is interesting that this word has another meaning in Greek – “life force”.

How to recognize a sanguine person?

It is quite easy to recognize a sanguine person in your interlocutor. This is a cheerful, cheerful, never discouraged person who maintains composure even in difficult situations. Usually he is extremely positive, likes others and is the soul of any company, since he knows how to lift everyone’s spirits. If your friend has these qualities, he is almost certainly sanguine.

Sanguine people understand that they improve the mood of those around them, and strive to do this more often. They are charismatic and witty, love to joke and are not at all afraid of being considered frivolous. In any company, a sanguine person quickly attracts attention with witty statements and well-aimed jokes.

The main signs of a sanguine person:

• fast but clear speech;
• active, but not sweeping gestures;
• bright facial expressions and smiling;
• energetic gait;
• straight posture, straightened shoulders.

Sanguine people are usually not particularly modest. They are very sociable and love to be the center of attention in large groups. Thanks to their curiosity, in most cases they are well-educated, so they easily win the attention of any interlocutor.

In life, a sanguine person is quite prudent, well understands the consequences of his own actions, but is not always able to resist laziness, excitement or temptations. However, he is a responsible and disciplined person who is able to concentrate on work for a long time. He knows when to work in moderation and does not allow himself to overwork, periodically devoting time to a good rest.

Advantages and disadvantages

It may seem that these lovers of life cannot have problems - they brilliantly overcome difficulties in which a melancholic person can plunge into the blues for years, and a choleric person can lead himself to a nervous breakdown. In fact, no one manages to live life without black stripes, but sanguine people are from birth endowed with the ability to see bright prospects behind them. This valuable quality has not stopped us all, and you can learn optimism by communicating with unsinkable sanguine people who:

• Harmonious.
• With a stable psyche.
• Stress-resistant.
• Optimistic.
• It is extremely rare to suffer from mental illness.
• Depending on the circumstances, they demonstrate the traits of choleric, phlegmatic or melancholic people, while remaining themselves.
• They have leadership qualities.
• Sociable and cheerful.
• They are not afraid to take risks.

There is no point in idealizing sanguine people, and they are not without their shortcomings:

• They shift attention too quickly.
• They often lose interest in people and activities.
• They promise more than they can deliver.
• Fickle.
• Frivolous.
• They are not always guided by a sense of proportion.
• Boastful.
• Susceptible to star fever.

Pros of a sanguine person

In general terms, we figured out who a sanguine person is. Now let's focus on what advantages it has. So:

1. Optimism
   . A sanguine person copes with troubles better than others. In case of failure, he does not despair, does not become depressed, does not look for reasons and does not assign blame. He prefers to quickly navigate the situation and immediately begin to solve. He is also quite persistent, but if necessary (or having lost interest) he switches to a new task without regret.
2. Communication skills
   . Sanguine people know how to speak beautifully and convincingly, their speeches inspire and encourage action. This allows them to become good leaders and managers. They also quickly find a common language with people with any other type of temperament. A sanguine person avoids misunderstandings and quickly suppresses any quarrels, thanks to which people with conflicts feel comfortable with him.
3. Rationality
   . From the outside, sanguine people often appear emotional, but they are very practical and have excellent self-control. They tend to think about the situation and find the best way to solve it, so they are always rational and rarely give in to emotional impulses. Despite logic and rationality, sanguine people love to relax and have fun. At the same time, they differentiate between work and leisure as much as possible, so their emotions and reason do not conflict.
4. Flexibility
   . Changes do not frighten a sanguine person, but even delight him. He quickly navigates the situation, quickly adapts to changing circumstances, and instantly finds a common language with new people. This trait is especially evident when traveling - sanguine people do not hesitate to ask questions of passers-by, even if they practically do not know the language they are trying to speak.

Characteristics of character accentuation

“Constant in his inconstancy” is a very correct description of a sanguine person. Such people are often guided in their actions by emotions, they quickly switch from one type of task to another, and can perform several tasks simultaneously. They are excellent workers, but only if the work really interests them; if not, they perform it superficially.

Such a person's mood is very changeable. A minute ago he was in a great mood, and a second later all the world’s sorrows are reflected on his face. Thanks to their stable psyche, sanguine people adapt well to any situation, quickly adapting to new conditions, work, and people.

By nature, sanguine people are materialists; they love goods that they can touch and taste. They enjoy expensive, high-quality things and gourmet food with pleasure. Their homes are always very light and cozy, despite some chaos. Everyone has their pros and cons!

Sanguine is a strong type of temperament. The nervous processes of sanguine people are persistent, they are characterized by rapid excitability and rapid inhibition.

Cons of a sanguine person

In order to clearly understand who a sanguine person is, it is important to take into account his characteristic shortcomings. For all their positivity, determination and rationality, people with this type of temperament have quite pronounced disadvantages that interfere with their self-realization.

The main disadvantages of sanguine people:

1. Superficiality
   . Instantly switching to new tasks, they often leave old tasks unfinished. Often they quit a business in which they have achieved significant success, simply losing interest in it. For example, a sanguine person can, without any hesitation, leave a profession in which he was very successful and was considered a recognized specialist. He often changes hobbies, quickly and deeply immersing himself in a new topic and just as quickly abandoning it. He has a superficial knowledge of many topics and rarely dives into anything too deeply.
2. Selfishness
   . The life of a sanguine person is quite eventful, with many events constantly happening in it, so he has no time to think about other people’s feelings. Being a positive and strong person, he does not think that someone may experience failures painfully and need moral support. In addition, from childhood he gets used to being the center of attention, and this forms in him a rather selfish attitude towards others. Seeing that a loved one is sad, a sanguine person usually tries to entertain and cheer him up, without expressing sympathy and understanding.
3. Problems with concentration
   . Most sanguine people are restless. They quickly concentrate on new interesting things, but as soon as they lose interest in them, they can no longer maintain their attention on them. In their professional activities, sanguine people strive to diversify their work, delegating routine tasks to subordinates or passing them on to more diligent colleagues.

Emotional background

All sanguine people are very emotional and do not hesitate to show their experiences to other people.
They are characterized by active gestures, warm handshakes and kisses when meeting. They are simply unable to hold all experiences within themselves. It is not surprising that they cannot remain in the shadows and constantly distract the attention of others. The ability to interest other people and completely capture their attention makes them excellent speakers and politicians.

Another distinctive feature of sanguine people is their unconventional thinking and curiosity. The constant desire to learn something new forces the restless person to constantly change his hobbies and type of activity. It is not surprising that sanguine people love to travel, and routine, monotonous work leads them to prolonged depression.

What kind of sanguine person is in a relationship?

As in other areas of life, in personal relationships the sanguine person is very fickle. He can get carried away by a person, giving himself completely to the relationship. But you shouldn’t expect serious affection from him, either in love or in friendship. Usually, sanguine people tolerate breakups well, quickly find replacements and easily forget people to whom they recently felt strong affection.

To build a successful relationship with a sanguine person, you must take into account that he has the following characteristics:

• loves to experiment (in all areas of relationships);
• loves to be admired, but is critical of unfounded flattery;
• is both an excellent lover and a good friend, expects the same from his partner;
• does not accept dominance in relationships, therefore does not strive to dominate himself, but does not allow himself to be commanded;
• loves to spend time in companies, communicates kindly with everyone, often causing jealousy of his partner.

Usually, relationships with a sanguine person turn out to be quite pleasant and comfortable. He is always positive, strives to quickly resolve any conflicts, often gives gifts and arranges surprises. But you have to come to terms with the fact that he is positive with others and often provokes jealousy with overly friendly behavior. But the sanguine person himself is practically not jealous and does not create scandals on this basis.

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