PL 101: Understanding Your Gifts and Strengths from the MBTI (Discussion 2)

@GlenM It was an amazing test!

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please.

My personality type is - Defender, ISFJ-A

2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

That if I learn to manage my emotions perfectly then I can surely do things in a better & efficient way.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

Supportive – Defenders are the universal helpers, sharing their knowledge, experience, time and energy with anyone who needs it, and all the more so with friends and family. People with this personality type strive for win-win situations, choosing empathy over judgment whenever possible.

Reliable and Patient – Rather than offering sporadic, excited rushes that leave things half finished, Defenders are meticulous and careful, taking a steady approach and bending with the needs of the situation just enough to accomplish their end goals. Defenders not only ensure that things are done to the highest standard, but often go well beyond what is required.

Imaginative and Observant – Defenders are very imaginative, and use this quality as an accessory to empathy, observing others emotional states and seeing things from their perspective. With their feet firmly planted on the ground, it is a very practical imagination, though they do find things quite fascinating and inspiring

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

ISFJ-T

2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

Well the introvertness didn't come as a shocker to me. I was shocked to see that I am very observant.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

a. Supportive – Defenders are the universal helpers, sharing their knowledge, experience, time and energy with anyone who needs it, and all the more so with friends and family. People with this personality type strive for win-win situations, choosing empathy over judgment whenever possible

b. Reliable and Patient – Rather than offering sporadic, excited rushes that leave things half finished, Defenders are meticulous and careful, taking a steady approach and bending with the needs of the situation just enough to accomplish their end goals. Defenders not only ensure that things are done to the highest standard, but often go well beyond what is required.

c. Imaginative and Observant – Defenders are very imaginative, and use this quality as an accessory to empathy, observing others emotional states and seeing things from their perspective. With their feet firmly planted on the ground, it is a very practical imagination, though they do find things quite fascinating and inspiring.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

The Advocate - INFJ A

2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

Now i understood why i was always restless and unhappy in my corporate career of 20 years and why am more happy and satisfied now as a healer, listener wanderer and a seeker :)

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

Creative - feel inspired by the beauty and emotions and nature around me and it helps in my pursuits in photogrphy or playing on musical instrument

Decisive- being of a stable and calm mind even in pressure situations and finding that balance between heart and mind, decision comes easily

Altrustic- being able to seek and explore life beyond materialism , values and ethics and spiritual quests hols more meaning to me than money and fame . It helps me stay on virtuous path

@GlenM

This test was so intersting! I always enjoy taking these tests to see my results!

My personality type is "Advocate INFJ-T"

According to the test, I am introverted which I already knew about myself. Things I didn't know were that I am a perfectionist that always needs a cause for certain things, and I burn out easily. If someone were to ask me these questions in conversation, I wouldn't ordinarily say that they were true. But after I took the test, I took a few moments to reflect and I realized that I think that are pretty accurate!

My top 3 strengths:

1. Creative. Basically this is in reference to the way that I approach problem solving! Creative problem solving skills are often used to think of ideas that are not generally in the forefront of the mind!

2. Insightful. This means that I am able to see through peope who are dishonest and/or have bad intentions. I have found this to be true as I am generally very good at spotting those people in life!

3. Inspiring and convincing. This means that when I am speaking or advocating for things that I beleive in or that I am passionate about, others tend to view me as inspiring and convincing toward the point that I am making.

I am so interested to see what everyone else gets as their results!

1. My personality type is a Turbulent Entertainer (ESFP-T)!

2. One aspect of this personality that struck me by surprise was the effect that my environment had on my emotions. Perhaps this is hindsight bias on my part, but I do notice that I get quite tired out in social situations despite being energetic at the beginning. Nevertheless, I see this as a strength! Being more sensitive to social situations has also shaped my ability to gauge the feeling thermometer better and empathize with the people around me.

3. According to this test, my top three strengths are as follows: boldness, practicality, and excellent people skills. I could totally see myself displaying these strengths. For one, I enjoy doing things for myself and letting go; an example of this is me being creative with my appearance! Moreover, despite enjoying the world, I still view it from a practical lens; namely, I try to see things as they are--even if they are difficult truths to swallow. Finally, I find that I can talk to people with ease and my friends say that they see me as a very sociable person! As I mentioned in point 2, this comes as a benefit to my ability to put myself in other people's shoes.

Hi everyone! So happy to be here

1) My personality type is the Protagonist! The letters are ENFJ!

2) I'm not sure if I learned anything, but maybe just confirmed what I already knew about myself :) I've taken the best before a couple years ago!

3) My top three strengths are tolerance, reliability, and charisma!

@GlenM glad to see others loving this test - the descriptive and accurate results are always interesting for me. I took this a while back but my results are the same.

1) Personality Type: INFJ-A (The Advocate)/Assertive Advocate

2) Main things you learned about yourself: I see helping others and creating an impact as my purpose. I have a diplomat role, meaning I prefer deeper conversations, I strive for change, and this results in a higher purpose using creativity (leading to my interest in advocacy, writing, and volunteering). I am someone who considers success to be a long-lasting impact over others rather than materialistic gains. I may overthink some situations, but I trust my gut feeling and that is how I deal with challenges. My strategy is confident individualism - I trust myself and take pride in my abilities as a motivational factor rather than impressing others. I am self-reliant, and this helps me cope with stress. Although I practice my skills on my own, I am someone willing to take up leadership to see real-world progress. I consider mindset to be an important component of success.

3) Top 3 Strengths:

(a) Creative - I am able to combine a vivid imagination with creativity to try to figure out perfect solutions to challenges. I personally have used poetry to advocate mental health, and also am able to have deeper conversations with interesting, creative topics.

(b) Insightful - I am able to see the connection between people and events - this helps me identify and address the core of problems. Insight also offers me knowledge on dishonest conversations, and helps me reflect on myself and other patterns around me.

(c) Inspiring and Convincing - My writing style is inspiring and helps connect with my audience. I am able to debate or present topics I am interested about and usually, people find my presentations or discussions very interesting and engaging.

@GlenM

Cool test! 😄

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

ISFP-T

2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

That within relationships or friendships with others, I value actions over words, and that is something I never thought about before but I realized that it is so true, it describes me perfectly. Also I learned that the best job for me is a freelancing artist of some sort. Weirdly, something that I have actually considered in the past!

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

1. Charming; Likeable, popular, relaxed and warm! I'm not sure about popular and relaxed haha, but I have been said to be likeable and warm! 😁

2. Sensitive to others; easily relating to others emotions, good in conflict resolution. I believe this applies to me! It's of the main reasons I joined 7 Cups as a listener! :)

3. Imaginative; vividly creative, highly aware of others emotions. Yes, this definitely fits me, a bit too well haha.

@GlenM

I actually have a lot to write.. :)

For me personally, it is not just a *Personality Test*. It is a lot more, than, what, I can express, through my words here.

This test, has surely served, as a *confirmation*, as, to what I have been experiencing lately.

Quite recently, I have been on a journey, towards, exploration, of my *Gifts*. I'm blessed, with, what they call, as *The Gift of Intuition*. I have been studying and researching on it, quite a lot, lately. :)

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please

"The Advocate" (INFJ-A)

2. What were the main things you learned about yourself?

I have learnt a lot, about myself :)

To begin with, I would, like to quote the below mentioned facts, for, my personality type.

"The Advocate personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world."

The emphasis, here, is the word *very rare*. I always, knew, I was a lot different, as compared to many people around me. Now, I am fully convinced, and, indeed, proud to be a part of, less than one percent of the population :)

"Advocates are not idle dreamers. These individuals are capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact."

This actually speaks a lot for itself. I'm definitely not an idle dreamer. I now know, for sure, about my, capabilities (the exploration, comes into picture again) :)

"People with this personality type tend to see helping others as their purpose in life."

After years of struggles, and, what is called as *Soul Searching*, I am now fully convinced, about, helping people, as, my, only, purpose in life.

"These types tend to believe that nothing would help the world so much as using love and compassion to soften the hearts of tyrants. Advocates find it easy to make connections with others."

I have learnt and realized, the importance of love and compassion, when it comes to, softening the hearts of people, and, it actually, goes a long way, when it comes, to helping others around you.

Lastly, without a doubt, I'm able to establish a connection with others, within, a fraction of seconds, my mind goes on a mode, where, I feel, I can relate with people, on almost any given level. I have felt these feelings for a very very long time now.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.

1. Creative – I'm blessed with the magical power of combining my vivid imagination with a very strong sense of compassion.

2. Determined and Passionate – I would like, to, quote, the, below mentioned :-

"When Advocates come to believe that something is important, they pursue that goal with a conviction and energy that can catch others off-guard. Advocates will rock the boat if they must. Not everyone likes to see this, but their passion for their chosen cause is an inseparable part of the Advocate personality."

This again speaks a lot, for someone, with my personality Type. I'm a very determined and passionate person. The emphasis, here, is the Determination and the Passion, for, my chosen cause, which, I feel, will definitely, lead me to somewhere in life... :)

3. Altruistic – I would like to quote, the below mentioned :-

"These strengths are used for good. Advocates will not engage in any actions or promote beliefs just to benefit themselves. They have strong beliefs and take the actions that they do because they are trying to advance an idea that they truly believe will make the world a better place."

A while, back, I got a word (relating to the inner voice). The word, was *selfless approach*. And, I think, the, above mentioned, strength, has, enough, to, speak for itself, as well as, it being my strength or gift. :)

@GlenM

After taking the test ..My personality type is INFP​​​-A (Mediator) .

A Mediator (INFP) is someone who possesses the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits. Mediator personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved. They are one of a kind .. very rare actually

Strength of this type of personality are idealistic, open minded and flexible, altruistic (show deep compassion and empathy),seek and value harmony, creative, passionate, dedicated, energetic and hard-working

Weakness of this personality type are too idealistic, impractical and difficult to get to know , avoid conflicts and take things very personally , too altruistic