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www.i-am-magazine.comThat%u2019s because personality is not a fixed point,it%u2019s a dynamic, ever-evolving part of you,influenced by experience, environment, culture,trauma, healing, and yes, your values.Why Understanding Your Personality Is SoChallengingPersonality is not only multidimensional, it%u2019s alsoinconsistent. One moment, you%u2019re confident andassertive. The next, uncertain and withdrawn.This isn%u2019t a flaw, it%u2019s human nature. Ourpersonalities are layered and complex, and manytraits overlap.For example, you might identify as an introvert,but when you're around close friends, you lightup with extroverted energy. Or maybe youconsider yourself laid-back, but in moments ofinjustice or stress, you become assertive orreactive. This adaptability is what makes humanbeings so intricate and fascinating.But this also makes it hard to place yourself intoa single %u201ctype.%u201d You%u2019re not meant to fit into a box,and you don%u2019t have to. Instead of trying to defineyourself by traits alone, look at what drivesthose traits: your core values.Enter Altruism: The Value That Grounds UsAmong the many personal values that shapeyour actions, altruism stands out as a moralpillar. It's the instinct to help, to give, toempathize. Altruism isn't just about grandgestures or life-changing sacrifices. It%u2019s found ineveryday moments, offering a kind word,listening intently, helping a stranger, orchoosing compassion over judgment.Why does this matter in terms ofpersonality?Because who you are often is revealed by howyou treat others. And the more you align yourpersonality with altruistic values, the more youdevelop integrity, clarity, and purpose. Whenyou're led by kindness, your personalitybecomes not just a reflection of you, but a giftto those around you.Determining Your Core ValuesTo truly understand your personality, you haveto identify your personal values, and theguiding principles that shape your worldviewand behaviors. These values serve as your innercompass, especially when your personality feelsconflicted or misunderstood.16