Do you know what characteristics are prominently perceived as indicating a left-brain dominant person? If not, this article will be a great fit for you. You will learn the characteristics of left-brain attributes and how you can make good use of them.
Let’s backtrack a bit: How did you answer the question in the picture above: “Do you usually do things in a planned, orderly way?”
Do you agree with the question? Do you find yourself planning for events or day-to-day tasks in a fashion that allows you order and structure? If so, you’re most likely a person who could be called left-brain dominant.
In traditional western school systems, left-brained ways of thinking are favored over right-brained, emphasizing more logical and analytical skills. From my experience from elementary all the way through college, those who had left-brain tendencies were the top students of their class. While the categories of left-brained and right-brained don’t actually indicate what part of their brain someone uses, the characteristics associated with the label left-brain dominant can indicate that someone will do well in certain environments.
“Left-Brain” Characteristics:
1. Excellent Goal Setters
People called left-brain dominant tend to be excellent goal setters. They get specific on their goals, meaning they get down to the nitty-gritty of exactly how they plan on attaining their goals. They define specific behaviors or actions that must be acted upon to reach their goals. They use standards to measure their success when they reach their goals. Finally, they set achievable and realistic goals.
People called left-brain dominant tend to be excellent goal setters. They get specific on their goals, meaning they get down to the nitty-gritty of exactly how they plan on attaining their goals. They define specific behaviors or actions that must be acted upon to reach their goals. They use standards to measure their success when they reach their goals. Finally, they set achievable and realistic goals.
2. Good at Reading Directions
Left-brained folks are good at reading directions and implementing the directions they were given. They can effectively take action on the task at hand by closely following along with every step laid out in front of them. They tend to focus on each step to propel them forward to the next step and the final goal.
Left-brained folks are good at reading directions and implementing the directions they were given. They can effectively take action on the task at hand by closely following along with every step laid out in front of them. They tend to focus on each step to propel them forward to the next step and the final goal.
3. Sharp Memory Skills
Many people who have dominant left-brain characteristics tend to have sharp memory skills. They could even have early childhood memories or be able to recall minute details regarding a specific situation that occurred a year ago. I’m sure you have experienced a fellow classmate being able to recall every tidbit of information from a class lecture.
Many people who have dominant left-brain characteristics tend to have sharp memory skills. They could even have early childhood memories or be able to recall minute details regarding a specific situation that occurred a year ago. I’m sure you have experienced a fellow classmate being able to recall every tidbit of information from a class lecture.
4. Math and Science Subjects Come Very Easily
Left-brain individuals excel in math and science subjects. With their sharp abilities to learn new material and further process it using analytical reasoning, science and math subjects can be a breeze for them.
Left-brain individuals excel in math and science subjects. With their sharp abilities to learn new material and further process it using analytical reasoning, science and math subjects can be a breeze for them.
5. Excellent Logical Problem Solving Skills
When it comes to addressing a specific problem, a left-brained individual will naturally try to address the problem head on with logic and reasoning. They will get down to the root of the problem and work themselves out of it.
When it comes to addressing a specific problem, a left-brained individual will naturally try to address the problem head on with logic and reasoning. They will get down to the root of the problem and work themselves out of it.
6. Detail-Oriented
Left-brain individuals tend to think about things in great detail and may overlook the big picture. This may hinder common sense reasoning and encourage perfectionist tendencies. However, paying close attention to details may actually prove beneficial when it comes to detail-oriented subjects such as math and science.
Left-brain individuals tend to think about things in great detail and may overlook the big picture. This may hinder common sense reasoning and encourage perfectionist tendencies. However, paying close attention to details may actually prove beneficial when it comes to detail-oriented subjects such as math and science.
How to Make Good Use of Left Brain Characteristics
If you have left-brain tendencies you know that some of the characteristics listed above can be used to your advantage. You can choose a career that corresponds with these strengths, or you can choose a learning path that will help you expand upon them and further develop mathematical and scientific reasoning. Don’t be afraid to go the opposite direction – having some left-brain traits doesn’t stop you from pursuing right-brain activities and learning other strengths.
Conclusion:
Be sure to be mindful that the label of left- or right-brained is not important. It is just an observation of characteristics you already have. Don’t let yourself be pigeon-holed into identifying with left- or right-brain tendencies, because in all reality both hemispheres are functioning. Determining if you fit the left- or right-brained stereotype is merely a tool to identify and use your strengths to the best of your ability.
BY TARA MASSAN
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