The Lifeworks Group, Inc.

By: Christine Hammond, LMHC Is it normal or abnormal if your spouse… 1.        Does the exact same routine every morning and is resistant to any variation or change.      2.        Losses their temper over minor traffic infractions and threatens harm.   3.        Craves being the center of attention and is constantly seeking recognition. 4.        Shuts down and refuses to speak for days with no explanation as to why. Answer:   it could be either.   Frustrated?   Me too, but hang in there.   It might help to define normal personality traits from abnormal personality traits and then apply each of the four incidents to the definitions.   This will clarify the difference between the two and help you to know where the line between normal and abnormal personality traits lies. Normal Personality Traits ...

By Chris Hammond You have completed the tests and have a better understanding of yourself through the DISC personality profile having gained new insights as to your strengths and weaknesses. But how does your profile fit with others?   How does it relate to your spouse’s profile, your co-worker’s profile or your child’s?   How can the pieces fit together to form a functioning group dynamic? Each personality profile in DISC: dominating, influential, steadfast, and conscientious, are different pieces of a whole package.   The goal is not to become all things rather it is to recognize the value in each part, utilize your strengths to achieve results, and supplement your weaknesses by working with people who are strong where you are weak.   When you do this you will discover how much more enjoyable life can be, how much less anxiety you will have, and a huge reduction in everyday stress as you will no longer be trying to be something that you are not.  ...