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The Four Temperaments 

The Sanguine Temperament

The Enthusiastic Socializer

Core trait: Outgoing, lively, warm, and people-oriented
Strengths: Warmth, enthusiasm, and spontaneity
Challenges: Can be impulsive or overly optimistic
Emotional Processing: Responds openly to emotions

The Choleric Temperament

The Assertive Leader

Core trait: Goal-driven, decisive, and independent
Strengths: Leadership, vision, and determination
Challenges: Impatience, controlling tendencies
Emotional Processing: Suppress feelings
& focus on control

The Melancholy Temperament

The Analytical Thinker

Core trait: Thoughtful, detail-oriented, and serious
Strengths: Loyalty, organization, and creativity
Challenges: Perfectionism, tendency toward sadness or worry
Emotional Processing: Tends to internalize emotions

The Phlegmatic Temperament

The Peaceful Mediator

Core trait: Calm, consistent, and easygoing
Strengths: Patience, empathy, and diplomacy
Challenges: Indecisiveness, reluctance to express needs
Emotional Processing: Often quiet with emotions;
avoids conflict

Source: Dr. Michael Allen/ Team Jesus International
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