It Only Takes 15 Seconds To Reveal The Prominent Personality Trait Everyone Notices But You
A quick test can expose the bold trait that sounds out to everyone else, even if you've never noticed it yourself.
Joseph Greve | Unsplash If there is one test most people don’t mind taking, it’s a personality test. Learning more about yourself and your motivations is helpful in growing and expanding your personal and professional life.
Research shows that personality tests encourage individuals to reflect on their characteristics and behaviors, leading to profound self-awareness that can dramatically improve decision-making and relationships by helping people appreciate their strengths while revealing areas for growth. The key benefit is gaining insights into your tendencies, motivations, and behavioral patterns that can guide both personal development and professional success.
But personality tests don’t have to be long and tiresome, and they can reveal quite a lot about who you truly are. To play the short quiz, just watch the video below and keep scrolling for detailed instructions.
It only takes 15 seconds to reveal the personality trait everyone notices but you.
First, answer the following three questions about animals as quickly as possible.
Don’t overthink it because there are no right or wrong answers.
1. If you could be an animal, which animal would you be?
Think of the first animal that comes to mind, with no consideration for whether it’s a real animal, like a dog or cat, or a make-believe animal like a unicorn. Once you have the animal in your mind, move to the second question.
2. The first animal doesn’t exist, so pick another animal
You were just instructed to pick any animal, real or imagined. But now you've been told that this animal doesn't exist, and to pick another animal.
Without thinking too hard, choose a second animal, whether real or imagined. Be sure to pick the first one that pops into your mind — go with your gut!
3. The second animal doesn’t exist, so pick yet another animal
The second animal you've chosen also doesn't exist, so now you must choose yet another animal. This is your third and final animal, so be sure to pick the first one that comes to mind.
What do your results mean?
Your personality is based on your answer to those three questions and the specific animals you chose.
You need all three answers to find out about certain aspects of yourself.
The first animal tells you how you want to be perceived by people.
In your first answer, you thought about the very first animal that popped into your mind. This tells you how you want to be seen by people.
It doesn’t necessarily mean people see you in the way you want them to, however. It just means that if it were up to you, the world would think you have the strength of a, for example, lion, or the slyness of a domestic cat.
The second animal tells you how people actually see you.
The replacement animal you chose after your first pick is eye-opening, as it reveals how people actually see you and the impression you give off.
So, if your top choice was a grizzly bear, for example, you want to be seen as powerful and ferocious. But if your second animal was a lamb, you are actually considered soft and docile.
The third animal tells you who you actually are.
The third animal you selected is the most relevant of all, because this animal tells you who you truly are. It’s no longer about perception or who you want to be. It is who you are presently.
Learning what animal you identify with can lift the veil on your behaviors. For instance, if you picked a turtle, you like to take your time and make good decisions.
Whether you believe in the test or not, any chance to be introspective and discover new parts of yourself is a really good thing! Your personality traits and characteristics make you who you are, whether it's your hidden dark impulses, how empathetic you are, or even how weird you tend to be.
After all, personality tests are meant to give information about people’s interests, emotions, and how they deal with people and situations. And all of that information combined reveals the exact kind of person you are. Of course, there are many other ways to discover your true nature and find yourself that extend beyond a simple personality test.
Maybe you take the time to do a little visualizing of how you want your life to be. Perhaps to switch gears and shift your focus to the hobbies and things you really love to do. Or, it could be that you do introspective work and think about all the qualities that make you a valuable person. No matter what way you choose to determine your true personality, hopefully, a quick quiz can provide a little insight.
Studies on emotional self-knowledge demonstrate that those who possess both attention to their emotions and clarity about them show higher positive self-schema, more resiliency, and greater transcendence compared to those with low self-awareness. The insights you've gained can help you make better decisions, build stronger connections with others, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
NyRee Ausler is a writer from Seattle, Washington, and the author of seven books. She focuses on lifestyle and human interest stories that deliver informative and actionable guidance on interpersonal relationships, enlightenment, and self-discovery.
