The Joys of Self Discovery

Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

Self-discovery is “the act or process of achieving understanding or knowledge of oneself.”  To get to the point of being inspired about who we have become, we must first know ourselves.  Who are You?  What do you like to do?  Who do you see when you look in the mirror? What are the things that bring you joy? Do things, circumstances, or people rub you the wrong way? Most important, do you know why that even occurred?  Why did you choose the career you have today or aspire to obtain? Who are the people that you allow in your space? Our connections are also fundamental in self-discovery.  

Years ago I was introduced to a concept called D.I.S.C.  It was a quick personality test that I took that gave me an inward look.  What I loved about the test was that it gave me a true picture of why I interact with people the way I do. Are you the person who mentions your accomplishments or profession before telling people about yourself? Have you ever discovered that you are the person who prepares the snacks for a road trip with your friends? Are you the person who reads a paragraph and instantly finds all typos and grammatical errors? Are you the life of the party or love to be around people? I don’t own this test, but it could help start your journey of self-discovery.  

First, you can take the DISC Personality Test:

Click this file: DISC_Test Then use the 2nd page as an example of how to add up your scores.

For an easier version, Click this file:  DISC Personality Test

Second, to evaluate the results and learn more about what your results mean.

Click this file:  DISC Breakdown and for another analysis Click this file:  DISCChart

After you have had the opportunity to discover a little more about yourself, share your thoughts.  I took this test 16 years ago and I learned a lot about myself.  

MY RESULTS

My D-personality is first:  I scored 14. 

The D-personality trait, or Dominance, is one of the four DISC personality styles. People with a D-personality are often: assertive, results-oriented, risk-takers, self-starters, task-oriented, motivating, quick decision makers, and good in a crisis. 

My I-personality is second.  I scored 12. The I-personality trait, or Influencing, is one of the four DISC personality styles. People with a I-personality are often: extroverted, people-oriented, inspiring, creative, optimistic, positive, great communicators, strong verbal communicators, persuasive, and influential. 

My secondary personality traits are S/C.  Even though at the time of the assessment I scored 0 in the S column and only 2 in C column, both of these traits surface during circumstances. In the DISC model, the S personality type is characterized by steadiness. People with an S personality type are often described as: supportive, stable, calm, good listeners, empathetic, loyal, cautious, and slow to forget.

The C-personality type is characterized by a number of traits, including: analytical, detail-oriented, systematic, problem solving, perfectionistic, and task-oriented.

DISC Theory was developed by Dr. Marston. Do you think tests like these are necessary?  Share your thoughts. After you have taken the test, do you see yourself in the results?  Were there any ah-ha moments for you?