Who Am I Meant to Be Self Assessment Quiz - The Seven "Striving Styles"

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Striving to Help: 9
Striving to Be Recognized: 8
Striving to Be Creative: 14
Striving to Be Spontaneous: 11
Striving to Be Knowledgeable: 13
Striving to Be Secure: 5
Striving to Be In Control: 11
 
Striving to Be Creative

You are an artist: You came out of the womb with a paintbrush in your hand. Or maybe it was a flute or a castanet or a fountain pen to go with your poet’s imagination. The point is, you’re an original, and you know it. Even if you don’t have a singular gift, you’re drawn to the arts—anything creative, for that matter— and you have a unique way of looking at the world. Your need for depth and authenticity in relationships can lead to both great joy and profound sorrow, depending on whether others reciprocate. You don’t care so much about adapting to group or societal expectations; your independence and sharp intuition propel you on your own path.

What to watch out for: When fear of conformity overrides your creativity, you can assume the role of “outsider” or “orphan” and end up feeling alienated. You may even go so far as refusing to vote or pay taxes. This lone-wolf stance might be a defense against feeling vulnerable. Try to be aware that blaming others for your banishment, or pushing away those who want to get close, only makes things worse. Also, dramatizing your emotions can interfere with your creativity.

Looking ahead: As long as you genuinely express yourself, you feel like the person you were meant to be. How you do it is irrelevant. A chef or architect can be as much of an artist as a painter or sculptor. Many advertising and public relations executives are also highly imaginative. Beyond work, there are opportunities everywhere you look to coax out your inner artist: Design your own jewelry line, create an innovative blog, dream up a comic strip. Relationships are another avenue for self-expression.

Striving to Help: 10
Striving to Be Recognized: 10
Striving to Be Creative: 15
Striving to Be Spontaneous: 7
Striving to Be Knowledgeable: 12
Striving to Be Secure: 10
Striving to Be In Control: 4
 

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