Psychologists say that 40% of your actions are not conscious decisions but habits. What you consider to be insignificant actions actually make up your daily routine and they’re a huge part of your life and they can reveal a lot about your personality and your current mental state.
Smalljoys figured out how the way you squeeze your toothpaste characterizes you. Find yourself in the list below to get to know yourself better.
You squeeze and/or roll it from the back to the front.
You are a very thrifty and tidy person and while you do care about your possessions, you also care about the people around you. You are a perfectionist and you don’t like to waste anything so you use all the resources you have to the fullest extent. You are used to working hard and you do your work very well, which means that other people can rely on you. Your house is always clean and your life is very organized.
You squeeze from the middle.
You are a realistic and active person and are usually in a bit of a rush. You are not the tidiest individual and you’re not the most organized, but if you face a challenge, you are capable of pulling yourself together and solving it. You are very sociable, have a lot of friends, and like to be in public. You know how to balance your life and you’re emotionally stable.
You squeeze from the top.
You are very stubborn and you are able to do a lot to get what you want and to achieve your goals. You are prone to pessimism and do not trust people very much, you’re used to relying only on yourself. You are sufficiently self-centered and love yourself, which is very good until you start being selfish and use other people for your own purposes.
You keep it intact.
You enjoy being alone, you’re a dreamer, and you’re an artistic person. Sometimes it may seem that you live in your own world inside your head. You are sensitive, gentle, easygoing, considerate, and tolerant. At the same time, you can be very straightforward and generous.
You always have a lot of thoughts and ideas and you’re willing to share them with others.
You just squeeze from anywhere.
You have the ability to see the world in a different light than most and you’re very artistic and creative. You can find beauty everywhere. It can be difficult for you to be punctual and tidy all the time and you may have a hard time planning and accomplishing tasks, but you’re very optimistic and open-minded. You may be prone to frequent mood swings, however.
You might have a standard brush, an electric one or something completely off the wall but what does that say about your personality? Well, let’s break it down!
1) Standard Tooth Brush
There is nothing special about this brush. It’s as basic as you can get! The bristles are all the same white color and the handle in flat and one solid color. This brush is not a conversation starter and there’s nothing special of interesting about it. If this tooth brush were food, it’d be lettuce.
What Does This Say About You?
You’re a simplest. You’re frugal and this is the cheapest brush you could find. You don’t feel the need to waste money on something fancy when this seems to do the same job for a much lower price. You just bought your brush, tooth paste and mouth wash for the same price your friend bought their new specially designed, ultra deluxe, cavity fighting, white booster brush for. You’re saving money for things that are more worth it in your opinion.
2) The Prized Cavity Fighter
This brush promises zero cavities and that’s exactly what you want. Whether you have a clean track record when it comes to cavities or you’re thinking it might be cavity season, you’re getting this brush. It has a curved and rubber-cushioned handle, which makes brushing more comfortable. All around you’re digging this brush and you’re not sure how the different bristles protect against cavities but you’re willing to take the product by its word.
What Does This Say About You?
You’re a worrier. Maybe not over the top but you often dwell about things are are out of your control. The best way to avoid trouble is by taking every possible precaution. Yes, this brush costs more than another brush that looks pretty much the same but on the off chance this brush protects against cavities better than the next one, you’re willing to spend the extra buck.
3) The Biggest Brush In Town
Bigger is better, right? Well, this brush head certainly is bigger that most others. This brush has those thick rubber bristles on the sides and that might be really important but not sure for what exactly. And wow, would you look at that there are like 5 different colored bristles on this thing and they all look strategically placed! This brush head even has a tongue scrubber on the back side and who in their right mind would walk around with a dirty tongue? Do people walk around with dirty tongues? Is my tongue dirty? Have I been kissing other people with dirty tongues?? Regardless, this thing looks legit.
What Does This Say About You?
You need something…more. You don’t over spend but you’re not extremely frugal by any means. You give yourself exactly what you need and never go overboard on material things. You don’t buy the biggest flat screen TV in the store, you’re only interested in the one that will fit in your living room. By the same logic, you’re not interested in the electric/battery powered brushes but you do want something special and different. This brush is just what you need, and maybe even a little more for extra protection for your teeth. You don’t need to live in luxury but you definitely want to feel like your tooth brush game is on point. It’s not about impressing others but making yourself feel good. Everyone deserves a reward every now and then right? So, you enjoy this purchase because you feel responsible about cleaning your teeth.
4) The Disney Princess or Superhero Brush
This brush has some cartoon character or two on it. Maybe it’s spongebob, Elsa, Spider-man, or what have you. It’s a basic brush with a kick-ass look to it, so what’s the problem?
What Does This Say About You?
How old are you, again? Psh, it doesn’t matter because this brush was on sale and who cares if it has a cartoon character on it? Also, you embrace your inner child and there’s nothing wrong with that! You’re looking to make a boring morning routine fun. You’re going to pick up that hulk tooth brush and shout, “hulk clean!” and then brush furiously because you’re an adult and you do what you want! You don’t take yourself too seriously and you’re an easy-going person overall. While other people claim to have grown out of childish things, you understand that getting older doesn’t mean having less fun.
5) Electric/Battery-Powered Tooth Brush
This brush comes with a charging stand and detachable brush heads. The brush has different brushing speeds and comes in different colors. It has flashing lights and promises a professional clean. Wow, the frugal guy is freaking out over this price tag!
What Does This Say About You?
You’re living in the future, the tech-age. You consider yourself forward-thinking and creative. Why would you use this old stick thing to clean your teeth when this one lights up, has a smart-timer and does the work for you? You don’t think you’re smarter or better than anyone else, but you do think you’re doing it right. This electric brush is the future. 10 or 15 years from now, no one will be using standard brushes. You’re not fancy, you’re just ahead of the curve.
Illustrated by Oleg Guta