Personality development 101. Courtesy of 16personalities

Not many people would say, “I hate nature,” but personality type may sort those with a disinclination toward furry creatures and green pastures versus those who will not only go into nature, but may even go pet a deer in the woods.

Mediators are people who go pet the deer. The combination of the Intuitive and Feeling traits makes for a person who feels deeply connected to nature, as they look for unity in everything around them. It can even feel spiritual, in a sense. Mediators are likely to pick up strays from the side of the road or donate money to nature-preservation organizations.

Our research found that Mediators:

    Are the most likely to like spending time in nature.

    Often find themselves lost in thought while walking through nature.

    Are naturally in tune with animals. Mediators are especially good with bonding with animals – in the highest agreement among all personality types.

    Are likely to jump into action to ease an animal’s pain.

    Are most likely of all types to be affected by natural beauty: blooming flowers, trees swaying in the wind, sunlight reflecting off the water.

    Most likely own several houseplants.

Turning Passion into Action

A love of nature is a wonderful thing. However, nature-loving types might find themselves in conflict when they hear about the destruction of nature. Mediators, with their soft hearts, are very likely to feel depressed when the natural world suffers from human impact.

Here are some things they can do to direct passion to action:

    Be patient with those who aren’t as passionate about saving the environment.

    Get involved with local government to see what you can do at a grass-roots level to help the planet. (Often, the biggest aid to the planet starts in the community.)

    Be more conscientious about what nature-preservation organizations you donate to. Do your research, and don’t allow yourself to be fooled into donating to an unproductive charity!