The Fun-Loving Optimist
The Fun-Loving Optimist

People with the Fun-Loving Optimist personality type tend to be friendly, outgoing, and practical. They enjoy being around other people and often take on a leadership role in their social groups. They are typically more interested in the here-and-now than in long-term planning, and they prefer to live impulsively.  

Fun-Loving Optimists are often described as charming and fun-loving. They enjoy being the center of attention and are often drawn to careers in the arts or entertainment. They usually have a strong sense of aesthetics and may be interested in fashion or design.

Breaking down your traits

Once you better understand your traits, you will be able to foresee and avoid frustrating situations, find stimulating journeys and learn how to become your truest self.

Extrovert

Extraverted individuals focus their attention out into the world. They are stimulated and brought to life through their interactions with others and their environments. They are often more excitable than their introverted counterparts.

Observant

Observant individuals interpret the world through their five senses. As such they are extremely practical and down to earth. They also are highly experiential and learn from their previous mistakes and successes.

Feeling

Feeling individuals value the emotional aspects of humanity and nature. They are highly empathetic and aware of those around them and will often sacrifice their goals to ensure harmony in the community.

Prospecting

Prospecting individuals are highly adaptable don’t like to be closed into a box. They prefer to have flexibility and the opportunity for spontaneous creation. 

Strengths

People with the Fun-Loving Optimist personality type are outgoing and enjoy being around others. They are often described as social butterflies because they love meeting new people and trying new things. They like to be the center of attention and are often very charming. Additionally, Fun-Loving Optimists are creative and spontaneous. They often come up with new ideas on the fly and enjoy being impulsive. They can be good at reading other people's emotions and helping them feel comfortable in social situations. They may enjoy art, music, or fashion. People may see them as fun-loving and carefree because they live in the moment.

Characteristics
  • Spontaneous
  • Fun-loving
  • Expressive
  • Affectionate
  • Loyal
  • Persuasive
  • Impulsive
  • Charming

Weaknesses

The Fun-Loving Optimist personality types are known for being fun-loving and outgoing, but this same trait can also be interpreted as attention-seeking or superficial. They may enjoy being the center of attention and feel the need to be surrounded by people at all times. This can make it difficult for them to stay focused on one task or goal. Their need for constant stimulation may also lead to impulsive decisions that are not well thought out. They may find it difficult to stick to a plan or budget due to their spontaneous nature. The Fun-Loving Optimist personality type is also known for being insensitive to the needs of others. They may say what is on their mind without thinking about how it will affect the other person. This can lead to hurt feelings and strained relationships.

Characteristics
  • Impulsive
  • Reckless
  • Careless
  • Irresponsible
  • Undisciplined
  • Short-sighted

Careers

Fun-Loving Optimists need freedom and because of this they tend to do better in work/ learning environments that have less routine and are more flexible. When learning new things, Fun-Loving Optimists do best when the material is interesting and relevant to their lives. They enjoy exploring new possibilities and are often good at coming up with creative solutions. Fun-Loving Optimists may put tremendous energy into projects they believe are valuable, but they will also avoid things that they view as useless or impractical to minimize wasting their time and energy.  

Fun-Loving Optimists may do well in roles that involve:  

  • Flexibility
  • Relevance and variety
  • Active, hands-on approach

Work with others

Fun-Loving Optimists are typically effective during the brainstorming and planning phases of a project. They enjoy debating others and coming to a consensus. As such, they often serve as good mediators during conflicts. They also enjoy developing close personal relationships in the workplace. Work is seen as an opportunity to socialize and have fun. This often leads to more productivity and creativity as people feel comfortable taking risks around those they trust.

Avoid these professions

While there are plenty of great professions for Fun-Loving Optimists, there are a few that we would recommend that they avoid. Fun-Loving Optimists may not enjoy high-stress or impersonal environments, and may not be well-suited for careers with a lot of rules or structure.

Some of the careers below might be a poor fit for Fun-Loving Optimists:  

  • Law
  • Politics  
  • Financing  
  • Medicine

Relationships

Fun-Loving Optimists are known for being gregarious, creative and spontaneous. They enjoy the company of others and often live in the moment. They want a partner that is fun-loving and enjoys trying new things. Fun-Loving Optimists may feel stifled by a partner that is too serious or dwells too much in the past. They appreciate someone that is generous with their time, emotions and resources. Fun-Loving Optimists tend to be attracted to people that share their zest for life and make them feel alive.

Parenting style

Fun-Loving Optimists are typically warm, fun-loving parents who want their children to enjoy life. They often have a flexible parenting style, adapting to their children's needs as they change. Fun-Loving Optimists tend to be very hands-on, doing things with their kids and for their kids. They enjoy being around their children and want them to feel safe and secure within their family unit. Fun-Loving Optimist parents may be seen as too lenient at times and struggle with discipline, but ultimately they just want their children to be happy.

Spirit Animal

Otter

They are incredibly playful, generous, and optimistic. They love being social and having new experiences. Classroom learning is not their strong suit even though they are intelligent and creative -- they would prefer to simply "go with the flow" and have a great time, much like the Fun-Loving Optimist.