Phlegmatic - The Peacekeeper

The Phlegmatic Temperament is Slow-Paced, Optimistic, and Realistic. This makes them focused on enjoying the small comforts of life peacefully. They are also often seen as very peaceful as a whole, thus their nickname "The Peacekeeper".

Associated with Calmness, Green, Water, and Winter.

Slow-Paced over Fast-Paced

This placement makes Phlegmatic live life slowly and internally.

Optimistic over Pessimistic

This placement makes Phlegmatic laid-back but disorganized.

Realistic over Idealistic

This placement makes Phlegmatic pragmatic but stubborn.

Comparisons

Compared to Choleric

While Phlegmatic and Choleric are both realistic, they have different placements on the other axes, making Phlegmatic passive and laid-back while Choleric is assertive and determined.

Compared to Sanguine

While Phlegmatic and Sanguine are both optimistic, they have different placements on the other axes, making Phlegmatic passive and pragmatic while Sanguine is assertive and imaginary.

Compared to Melancholic

While Phlegmatic and Melancholic are both slow-paced, they have different placements on the other axes, making Phlegmatic laid-back and pragmatic while Melancholic is determined and imaginary.