While some are keenly observant by nature. Others develop their skills over a period of time to be better observant.
Do you pick up micro level nuances, or implied communication between the lines? Or, Do you tend to pick up minor changes in your environment, or have an exceptional level of detail orientation?
If the answer to above question is ‘Yes’, you may be one among the observant personality types.
How to identify if you are a strong observant?
Below are suggested signs to show that your are more observant than others around:
1. Observant notices small details
Highly observant individuals are good at picking up and noticing small details that most other people overlook.
- Changes in someone’s attire
- They are quick to notice variation of voice tone or modulation.
- Frequently pick up even slight hints in non-verbal communication.
- Changes in body language, facial expressions etc.
If you have this ability, its a strong indication that you are attentive and perceptive type. In other words, observant type.
2. An observant quickly spots patterns in the environment
In addition to noticing small details, if you are good at observing patterns and connections around you.
- Linking concepts from different fields.
- Noticing and identifying patterns in data.
- Cross referencing and connecting your current information or knowledge, while working on acquiring new one.
3. An observant will remember specific dates or events etc.
In your day to day life, if you notice yourself as remembering with accuracy:
- Dates of events in past
- Conversation you had in past
- Remember contexts, participants etc of past interactions
- Sounds, smells, tastes etc.
You experienced, noticed, recorded in your mind and now you can recall with precision. You are in observant category.
4. An observant will anticipate better
This capability is developed over a period of time and has roots in your empathy levels coupled with perspective taking.
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and understanding their thoughts, feelings and motivation. Further, keeping a thorough record of your observations in your mind.
This can help you predict the likely course of action of others, boosting your ability to respond, act, or react effectively.
5. An observant is mindful of own emotions and thoughts
How well do you know yourself? Are you attentive to your own thoughts and emotions?
- You regularly study your own values
- You identify reasons behind your own thoughts and feelings
- You consciously study your self talk
This self study and self analysis helps you cultivate self awareness.
6. An observant understands the Bigger Picture
Apart from noticing small details, observant people simply understand the bigger picture. Its an ability to see beyond immediate details and grasp the broader context, implications or significance of a situation or topic.
The holistic perspective allows highly observant people to understand the bigger picture.
To Conclude
Even if you realize that only a few represent you, it still means that you are a better observant.
Most people just sail through their lives without noticing, understanding or appreciating the finer details of self and the environment. They just spend their time neither appreciating nor being appreciated for what they themselves and others are.
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