Ally wrote a post over at The Spectacled Bean called Which Three Personality Traits Are Helping You Deal With Today? that caught my eye. I mean, we’re all kind of cobbling it together these days. Some days I’m a train wreck, others I roll with the punches, but I’d say “dealing with” is an overall good description of our household. I’m not exactly thriving in this pressure cooker environment so I consider it a win when we reach the end of the day with more calm than chaotic moments.
I was curious, though. What personality traits are helping me navigate this kind of next level crazy because I for sure wouldn’t have made it through this sort of crisis in my twenties. And wouldn’t you know Ally posted a link to (drumroll please) The Ultimate List of Personality Traits. There are six hundred of these, man. SIX HUNDRED. Let’s take a look see.
Both neat and organized are listed as positive traits and I totally get how these are two separate things. I’m an organized person but I’d venture to say nobody who lives with me would call me neat. You walk into our bathroom and BrightSide’s vanity is empty; mine has the shirt I thought I’d wear yesterday until I changed my mind, cotton balls and Q-tips, a travel makeup case, the magnifying mirror, my retainer, peroxide (hello, kitchen prep wounds), the Alexa, and my charger. That doesn’t even count pajama pants tossed over the side of the tub and Merrells tucked under the stool. Bless.
Uncomplaining is on there, too. Really? I mean, okay, pre-corona there were folks who could claim this trait but is anyone uncomplaining now? Like, never complaining?? That would be seriously impressive.
Predictable? I don’t think so but maybe that’s vanity talking. Competitive? Guilty as charged. Moody? Duh.
So what three character traits are helping me get through corona days? I’d say it’s because I’m practical, compassionate, and creative. How about you?
When I commented on Ally’s post, I listed “lazy” twice. So, here, I’ll chime in with “creative” and add introverted. And, of course, lazy.
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All three highly useful quarantine traits!
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I think the ability to hold copious amounts of margarita is a trait worthy of mention. Well done, Laura.
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Oh yes, margarita time is a definite yes. 🙂
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Here’s a 28 oz big gulp.
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😆😆😆
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I would say it might be somewhat easier for me because I’ve always needed time by myself. Although I do also like to choose that time, so there’s that. I’m creative, so I have things to do unrelated to household or yard chores. I’m mostly organized and pragmatic. But. . . there’s that squeaky little whiney part of me too.
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I think we’ve all got that squeaky whine these days. The rest of it pulls you over the rough patch, though, so I’m glad you’ve got these coping characteristics to help.
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Lets see 1) going out in the garden. 2) ignoring the news. 3) knitting. Why knitting ? Because I need all the help I can get to get through this covid-19 yarn.
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Knitting: the 2020 equivalent of treading water while the titanic sank. Any sanity saver in a crisis, John.
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Thanks for linking to my post. Like you said, “dealing with it” might be the best description of how I’m getting along now. Some days I think I have it together, while other days it is anybody’s guess if I know which way is up.
Also, I’m organized but not tidy, too. Big difference between those two concepts, but many people don’t get that.
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Oh yes indeed. I’ve often said a bathroom with 2 sinks – 2 separate vanities is even better – can save a marriage! My hubby def falls in the neat/tidy camp. 😉
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I think you’ve hit the nail on the head. Good assets to see you through a crisis.
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They have been for me.
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Wonderful.
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I can see those in your as well as a sense of humour. I find the zombie state helps a lot. In addition for me it’s probably dreamer, creative and forgetful.
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Hmm, interesting that forgetful is helping you right now. I kinda see it though — sometimes I realize I’ve entirely forgotten how things used to be.
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For me I would probably say practical, creative, and stubborn! 😀
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Stubborn’s a good one. I’m not gonna let some stinking virus bum me out! 😆
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Yup, that’s about it! 🙂
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