Myers Briggs is a personality testing program that places people into sixteen personality categories. What type you fall into depends on the answers you give on the test. If you answer honestly, you’ll see which type you fall into. You can take one examnple of the test here:
16 Personalities
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I’ve taken the test at various points in my life and have always fallen into two types. Either:
As I look back now and after taking the test again within the last month, I now clearly see that I definitely fall into the INFP type.
I can relate to so many of both types but many morein the INFP are where I stand. in the INFP characteristic fit me much better:
–INFPs tend to be introverted, quiet and reserved.
Being in social situations tends to drain their energy and they prefer interacting with a select group of close friends. While they like to be alone, this should not necessarily be confused with shyness. Instead, it simply means that INFPs gain energy from spending time alone. On the other hand, they have to expend energy in social situations.
–INFPs place an emphasis on personal feelings and their decisions are more influenced by these concerns rather than by objective information.
They also dislike conflict and try to avoid it. When conflicts or arguments do arise, they usually focus more on how the conflict makes them feel rather than the actual details of the argument. During arguments, they might seem overly emotional or even irrational. However, they can also be good mediators by helping the people involved in a conflict identify and express their feelings.
–INFPs tend to be very creative, artistic and spiritual. They are often skilled with language, but may prefer to express their thoughts and feelings through writing.
INFPs typically do well in careers where they can express their creativity and vision. While they work well with others, they generally prefer to work alone. Some possible careers that might be a good match for an INFP include:
Artist
Counselor
Graphic Designer
Librarian
Psychologist
Physical Therapist
Social Worker
Writer
The above info is from:
Verywell.com
I work in three of the above careers. And EVERYTHING above the careers I can certainly relate too.
There is so much that I relate to with this personality type. The biggest is how I deal with confrontation. The following explanation especially rings true:
They also dislike conflict and try to avoid it. When conflicts or arguments do arise, they usually focus more on how the conflict makes them feel rather than the actual details of the argument. During arguments, they might seem overly emotional or even irrational.
I see this happen constantly in my life. Which is why I at all costs do my best to avoid any conflict.
I don’t like how I react.
I don’t have enough self confidence to stand up for myself.
I feel like I’m back to being a child with no experience about how to deal with the challenge that has arisen.
Seeing this is a trait that the INFP person exhibits makes me feel a BIT better. Knowing you are not alone and others experience the same traits always creates a safety zone around us.
A Myers Briggs personality test is something everyone should take, for their own experience but also to understand where they fit in the world. And answer the questions honestly, not the way you think others see you and not the way you WANT others to see you. But how you REALLY feel. You may be surprised at the results you get.
Be Happy! Be Well! Be Positive!
Blessings to you.
—
Chris
Once you realize that life is eternal,
That our souls our eternal,
That we return to light and physical over and over;
We then lose all our distress
We then lose all our fear of dying. For there truly is no end.
Jean Wise
Fun to read this, Chris. I am a INFJ and usually test out that way. I knew we had to be close match to one another.
Martha Orlando
Just right there with you, Chris! I love being around people, but only on my own timetable and frame. Sound familiar?
Working Vacation Bible School with my granddaughter this week – lots of extrovert activity, but for a tremendous cause. I can come up to the bar of extrovert when necessary, but prefer to reside in the balm of quiet comfort.
Blessings!