People who value warmth are fundamentally driven by a deep desire to nurture and care for the people around them. Centered warmth is associated with friendliness, approachability, and likability. People who value warmth hold kindness, collaboration, care, inclusion, consideration, empathy, fairness, and sympathy in high regard. Warmth is represented by the branches of the tree. They are not fixed in their ways like the roots. The branches are flexible and creative, growing leaves and fruit. Their vibrant presence attracts attention and makes life sweet. They produce and nurture the seeds that grow into the next generation.
People who draw their values from warmth tend to value people, attention, affection, and relationships more than they value productivity or achievement. On The Personality Color Matrix wheel, warmth is most often associated with the yellow, green, and orange personality color tendencies. Warmth refers to a sense of belonging or being cared for. It’s what people feel when they recognize they share interests or concerns with others. They love spending time getting to know people, fostering bonds, and creating a sense of amity and community. Often, they are accused of wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
People who value warmth like to know that those around them can relate, care, and will help if possible. Warmth values empathy. They see tears, or, at minimum, moist eyes, as evidence that one understands the depth of another’s feelings, loss, or sadness. To them, emotional expression feels like the most genuine way of sharing. They value one’s ability to be authentic over choosing to behave out of a sense of duty or honor. They value feelings. Because their emotions feel real, they can sometimes confuse feelings with facts. Feelings are real, and they are very valuable sources of information. However, just because we feel something is true doesn't make it a fact.
While people who value strength will tell you that you are your own worst enemy, people who value warmth will remind you to never forget that you are a miracle. Centered warmth feels safe because it is caring, considerate, and kind. People who value warmth will encourage you to “Follow your dreams.” They find wisdom in compassion and believe it is always a good idea to let your heart lead you.