Source: Take Care of Your Type

Peacemakers, contrary to popular belief, don’t in fact have a hard time being firm or assertive. They have an extremely strong belief system about the world, and, with good mental health, they are unafraid to speak about their beliefs with others. This is because, though it is their personal belief, they are relatively detached from the situation. But the second their character, their relationship, or their passion comes into question, they have a tendency to sit and be silent so they can keep their thoughts and feelings safe. Developing their own agenda to fight for what they believe in, especially when faced with potential questioning from those they care about, is difficult for them.

The truth is, though, once Peacemakers can get themselves going, they are unstoppable in their pursuits. One of my Peacemaker friends single-handedly organized a public fundraising event in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation of our community—not because it was her job or someone asked her to do it. She had her own idea, and once she got started on it, she didn’t stop working on it until it was finished. And guess what? The event was awesome! She brought together more than ten vendors, five different live musicians, and raised more than $4,000 for victims of the hurricane. I saw her work harder than I ever had during that time, and it was amazing to witness because it wasn’t for anyone else’s agenda but her own. Once she put her mind to it, she couldn’t be stopped, and she ended up helping so many people. I hope her story will help you realize you can and should do the same.