Melancholy introverts: features, character descriptions and suitable professions

The problem of human temperament is devoted to many scientific works and studies. But, despite this, this issue remains popular today. Information about human temperament can be obtained not only in scientific literature, but also in glossy magazines, where the psychological column is very popular.

If we approach the definition of temperament in an unprofessional language, then temperament can be considered some specific features of the character of each individual person. Today, there are four types of temperament and the so-called mixed type.

We will pay special attention to people in whom the melancholic type of temperament predominates.

Among the famous people who possessed this type of temperament were: Newton, Chopin, Gogol, Tchaikovsky, etc.

Melancholy people are prone to feelings of sadness, deep thought, depression, often fall into despair, quite pessimistic. Most often, such people have features such as isolation, secrecy, and silence. But they are also tolerant, scrupulous, assiduous and organized.

In addition to temperament, it is also important to know the personality psychotype as a hallmark. Consider only an introverted psychotype. An introvert is a type of personality characterized by isolation, concentration, and closeness to the outside world. And if we are talking about introverted melancholy, then such people have the weakest type of nervous system, increased anxiety. They are closed in themselves, tend to live in their inner world.

If we consider the introvert melancholy from the point of view of the gender aspect, then this type of temperament in both men and women has its own advantages and disadvantages.

• Women's melancholic introvertit can be passive for hours, not conflict, not sociable, does not like noisy companies. She is not self-confident, notorious, little energetic. Inclined to hover in the clouds, dreamy, creative nature.

• Melancholic introvert man possesses punctuality, seriousness, courtesy. He draws up an action plan and seeks to implement it. Realistic, man of the word. Also possesses emotionality, empathy, at the same time anxious, pessimistic. It has low self-esteem, is susceptible to criticism. Creative person.

When choosing a profession, as well as during employment, it is necessary to know and take into account the characteristics of temperament in order to make the right choice.

In their work, introverted melancholy people are very slow, tend to underestimate their abilities, are passive, and do not show initiative. Therefore, it would be foolish for such people to take up leadership positions, work where speed is required, constant communication with people. Such people are suitable for creative professions, where they reach heights thanks to perfectionism. Such people like monotonous, meticulous work, especially one where analysis is required.

People with this type of temperament do not tolerate emancipation, emotionality in work, and also cannot stand work in large groups.

In the work, a melancholic introvert has such characteristics as:

• constancy, in which he does not need any changes, nor the desire for career growth;
• responsibility - always finishes the work that has been started, is not taken for what it cannot fulfill;
• diligence - if you do not rush the melancholy, do not “stand over the soul”, then he will perform the entire amount of work;
• desire for solitude - it is better to perform work individually, rather than collectively.

Consider professions in which the melancholy, introverted type of people will be comfortable working where they can realize themselves. These professions include the following.

• Programmer. Such work does not require cohesion and interaction with the team. It is enough just to carry out the work concentratedly while sitting at the computer. The ability to work remotely.
• Interpreter. A creative profession that requires effort in learning a language. He can choose the most interesting texts for himself. It is recommended to work as a translator, and not with simultaneous translation in person.
• Copywriter. Writer. In this area, the melancholic will be able to realize his creative potential. Possibility of remote work.
• Designer or artist. This profession makes it possible to withdraw into oneself, to work slowly, remotely. Allows you to enjoy the project.
• Accountant. Monotony, scrupulousness, attentiveness will allow the melancholic to realize himself.

Uncomfortable professions for this type of people include: teaching, medical practice, merchandising, acting. In these professions, people with the type of temperament under consideration will not only not succeed, but will also be able to get a psychological disorder.

Thus, introverted melancholy people are creative, pedantic people.They will be able to bring more benefit to the profession, which will be chosen taking into account their temperament.

For more information about choosing a profession by temperament, see the video below.