7 Signs You Have A "Type B Personality" & How To Thrive

You've probably heard someone described as "type A" before. And if your first reaction was, "That's definitely not me," you might just be type B.

Here's everything to know about the less-discussed type B personality.

Unlike type A people who tend to be a bit high strung, type B people are more peaceful, low-stress people, and don't sweat the small stuff or big stuff, according to Neo. "So in other words, they're people who are incredibly zen," she previously told mindbodygreen. "For type B's, they genuinely are your 'zen-out' types, and they are not quick to anger. They give a sense of being warm and fuzzy, so people like being around them."

With their ability to stay cool as a cucumber, type B people have a certain flexibility that doesn't come as naturally to type A personalities. As Blaylock-Solar tells mindbodygreen, they're "easygoing, highly flexible, and very go-with-the-flow, whereas type As are a bit more regimented and need specific boundaries."

Type B people tend to place high priority on their relationships with others, with Blaylock-Solar noting that they're very social and outgoing. Relative to type A traits, which are a bit more focused on accomplishments, competition, and getting ahead, type B traits tend to lean more toward relating to others (i.e., friendliness, tending to others' needs, being adaptable, etc.), Blaylock-Solar explains.

Speaking of relating to others, a good word to describe type B people is "accommodating." As Blaylock-Solar explains, these folks are "definitely not as beholden to a schedule" compared to type A people, and they understand the benefit of making shifts to meet everyone's needs.

This can make them great team players, collaborators, and co-workers because they thrive on interactions with others. However, Blaylock-Solar adds, they do need to watch out for being so accommodating that they neglect their own wants and needs.

When it comes to their overall mood, type B people can be described as "even-tempered." As aforementioned, they're not quick to anger—and further, they're not quick to fluctuate emotionally in general. As Blaylock-Solar notes, they have no problem adapting to changes around them or with other people and just want everyone to be happy, so their outward demeanor will reflect that.

According to Blaylock-Solar, type B people can be very creative. She describes them as visionary thinkers who can see the big picture and who are "very good at turning ideas into workable solutions, both in the workplace and in relationships." And that creativity comes in handy when they need to be flexible with others, she notes.

Lastly, type B people can have some issues with procrastination. Blaylock-Solar notes these people might need a bit more guidance to get a job done, relative to type A people, adding that "it's easier to procrastinate when not everything is an emergency." And for type B's, things are rarely an emergency, so you get the idea.

Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, and according to Blaylock-Solar, type B's thrive when they can be engaged with other people, collaborating, and helping to keep the peace. Their strength is in their calmness, their patience, and their ability to adapt to different situations.

"I would say a big strength is that they're great relationship builders," she says, adding that they're also creative and can come up with great ideas.

However, depending on who you ask, some might say certain type B traits can be weaknesses. While they are laid-back and low-stress, they can procrastinate, place others' needs before their own, and may even come off as lazy.

"The challenges and areas for growth could be the procrastination—and also making sure that they're prioritizing their own needs, as opposed to only working for fulfilling the needs of others," Blaylock-Solar notes. "If they are constantly putting the needs of others in front of their own, then their needs may not be met, so they definitely have to find a balance with that," she adds.

Type B's are most well known for being laid-back and flexible people, but that's just one part of the equation. These people love to connect with others and have great ideas, and when they can be mindful not to procrastinate or ignore their own needs, they have the capacity to apply themselves in a way that is effective while also keeping the peace.