Sunday, October 1, 2006

What's your Myers Briggs Personality Type?

Have you ever taken the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator? Though one should take any personality theory with a grain of salt, I do consistently 'type' as an INFJ. This stands for Introverted--Intuitive--Feeling--Judgmental. There are very few of us in the world (2%). Unfortunately, they say. Some folks that share my type:Gandhi, Jane Goodall, Carl Jung, Emily Bronte, Emily Dickinson, Jimmy Carter, & Sydney Poiterier. Fine company indeed. On some online tests you get a percentage. For example, one can be a strong extrovert (70%) as opposed to a slight extrovert (20%). In Keirsy tests, I am also the Counselor Idealist. There are Idealists--Healers, Champions, Counselors, Teachers, Rationalists--Masterminds, Inventors & Architects, Artisans, Crafters, Performers, Promoters, & Composers, & the Guardians -Inspectors, Protectors, Supervisors, & Providers.
Thanks be to the universe that there are all types in the world. If you c
an't do it, somebody else can add up those numbers, develop that policy, calm that screaming brat, or tend to those grossly injured. Take the test:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Some characteristics of the INFJ:
  • value personal integrity and "being true to yourself"
  • are on a lifelong search for a unique identity and meaning
  • may find it easier to express their deepest feelings in writing
  • abhor evil or injustice, especially that directed towards the innocent or helpless
  • are sometimes looked upon by others as naive, mostly due to our idealism
  • enjoy thoughtful discussion but dislike arguing for argument's sake, as this often degenerates into ugly conflict
  • are bookworms, love bookstores and libraries
  • get stressed and cannot survive for extended periods without company
  • rarely get into conflict, but when it erupts, can be very bitter
  • aren't terribly career-minded
  • love personality tests and other self-improvement tools
  • love quotes and theories and are often philosophers
  • need to confide in others and express opinions and feelings about others.
  • are "Directors" who give advice, though usually more subtly than most other Directors.
  • Mute withdrawal is a major INFJ defense.
  • sensitive
  • great depth of personality - intricately and deeply woven, mysterious, and highly complex, sometimes puzzling even themselves
  • introverted
  • abstract in communicating
  • live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities - part of an unusually rich inner life
  • artistic (and natural affinity for art), creative, and easily inspired
  • very independent
  • gentle

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