TYPE A, B, C OR D? THE PERSONALITY TYPE GUIDE EVERYONE'S GOOGLING RIGHT NOW

EVER caught yourself wondering, 'Why can't I just slow down?' or 'Why do I always feel so stressed when things aren't perfect?' Perhaps you've even Googled “Am I a Type A personality?” If so, you’re not alone. Searches for personality types have skyrocketed recently, with netizens becoming increasingly curious about how these labels influence their lives.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Why personality types fascinate us? In the past month alone, searches like “Why am I always go, go, go?” and “Good jobs for Type B personalities” have surged in popularity, according to Google Trends.

People are eager to know if their personality type dictates their behaviour, career choices or even their health. It’s not just curiosity driving these searches, it’s also the desire for self-awareness.

But where do these personality types come from, and how much do they really tell us about ourselves?