It’s safe to say that the sanguine is the most outgoing of all the temperament types. They don’t know a stranger! They love social interaction and gatherings of any kind. Their shoes are “always at the door” ready to go! When they walk into a room, people take notice. Usually talking the loudest, telling the best stories and jokes, and dressed in the latest trend, a sanguine is the center of attention.(unless there are is another sanguine) Hippocrates described the sanguine temperament by the color red. Feeling a sense of restlessness when inactive, the sanguine really doesn’t like the prospect of being alone. For a sanguine “Life is Exciting!” They are optimistic and can lift up those who are depressed or lonely. It’s believed St. Peter was probably a sanguine.
While all of this sounds fantastic, the sanguine temperament has a few character flaws. Because they like to “go, go, go”, they can run into problems with spending. They are the most impulsive of the temperament types, so it’s not unusual for them to go overboard in everything they do. Because they are people oriented, they become impatient completing tasks and are easily distracted. Projects can remain indefinitely on hold. In the same way, they can lose interest in people and always find themselves looking for greener pastures or the next best offer.
A life coach can be of assistance to the sanguine by helping them to recognize when they are living beyond their means or burning the candle at both ends. Through the life coaching relationship, a sanguine can also recognize when they are taking relationships for granted. They can also learn new ways to approach time management, and given tools for self-correcting undisciplined behaviors. A life coach specializing in spiritual direction can also encourage an individual with this temperament to enjoy quite time in prayer, meditation, and scripture.
If you found yourself distracted while reading this article, or really didn’t want to click on the link, you might be a sanguine! Contact us today to take the A.P.S. Temperament Analysis.
Jan M Drury, M.S., C.L.C. jan@lifecoachingpartners.com
Life Coaching Partners, LLC 