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

My personality type is ISFP-T/ Turbulent Adventurer

Main things Ive learned about myself is that I am not good at long-term planning, which is true. I tend to let my significant other do the long-term planning, which he does. I got a laugh out of that! I have an artistic mind and love to visualize things. I am an introvert but am lively around loved ones. Sometimes, I have to recharge when I spend a lot of time with others. I like jobs where I can have freedom and be creative. When I become a therapist, I will do just that, within the code of ethics of course.

My top Strengths:

-Charming, Im relaxed and warm, making me likable and popular.

-Sensitive to others, I easily relate to others emotions

-Imaginative, I use creativity and insight to create ideas that can help me in a lot of ways.

Infj-t :3

@GlenM

Oooh, I remember taking this test all throughout my years in high school! I never can remember what I am, though :P

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

ESFP-T (The Entertainer)

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

Not necessarily new- but I dedicate a lot of time to others (encouraging, entertaining, etc) and that time is extremely well spent

Celebrities with the same personality type:
Marilyn Monroe
Elton John
Steve Irwin
Adam Levine
Adele

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

Strengths:

Bold – Entertainers arent known for holding back. Wanting to experience everything there is to experience, people with the Entertainer personality type dont mind stepping out of their comfort zones when no one else is willing.
Original – Traditions and expectations are secondary to Entertainers if a consideration at all. Entertainer personalities love to experiment with new styles, and constantly find new ways to stick out in the crowd.
Excellent People Skills – More so than things though, Entertainers love to pay attention to people. They are talkative, witty, and almost never run out of things to discuss. For people with this personality type, happiness, and satisfaction stem from the time they spend with the people they enjoy being with.

Weaknesses:

Sensitive – Entertainers (especially Turbulent ones) are strongly emotional and very vulnerable to criticism – they can feel like theyve been backed into a corner, sometimes reacting badly. This is probably Entertainers greatest weakness because it makes it so hard to address any other weaknesses brought to light.
Easily Bored – Without constant excitement, Entertainers find ways to create it themselves. Risky behavior, self-indulgence, and the pleasures of the moment over long-term plans are all things Entertainers get into a little too often.
Unfocused – Anything that requires long-term dedication and focus is a particular challenge for Entertainers. In academics, dense, unchanging subjects like Classic Literature are much more difficult than more dynamic, relatable subjects like psychology. The trick for Entertainers is to find day-to-day joy in broader goals and to tough it out with those tedious things that must be done.

This was super interesting! I wouldn't agree with some of the strengths and weaknesses, but I think the whole test is super interesting!

@GlenM

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

Turbulent Advocate INFJ-T

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

I have learned so many things about myself and this type of personality, including how rare it is! As mentioned, I tend to search for deeper connections with the people close to me, and I am able to connect with people on an emotional level.

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

Strengths:

Creative – Combining a vivid imagination with a strong sense of compassion, Advocates use their creativity to resolve not technical challenges, but human ones. People with the Advocate personality type enjoy finding the perfect solution for someone they care about. This strength makes them excellent counselors and advisors.

Insightful – Seeing through dishonesty and disingenuous motives, Advocates step past manipulation and sales tactics and into a more honest discussion. Advocate personalities see how people and events are connected. They are then able to use that insight to get to the heart of the matter.

Inspiring and Convincing – Speaking in human terms, not technical, Advocates have a fluid, inspirational writing style that appeals to the inner idealist in their audience. Advocates can even be astonishingly good orators, speaking with warmth and passion. This is especially true if they are proud of what they are speaking for.

Weaknesses:

Sensitive – When someone challenges or criticizes Advocates principles or values, they are likely to receive an alarmingly strong response. People with the Advocate personality type are highly vulnerable to criticism and conflict. Questioning their motives is the quickest way to their bad side.

Extremely Private – Advocates tend to present themselves as the culmination of an idea. This is partly because they believe in this idea, but also because Advocates are extremely private when it comes to their personal lives. They use this image to keep themselves from having to truly open up, even to close friends. Trusting a new friend can be even more challenging for Advocates.

Perfectionistic – Advocate personalities are all but defined by their pursuit of ideals. While this is a wonderful quality in many ways, an ideal situation is not always possible – in politics, in business, in romance. Advocates, especially Turbulent ones, too often drop or ignore healthy and productive situations and relationships, always believing there might be a better option down the road.

This was honestly a really great experience! I took this test a while back but I didn't read through the results much. Now that I have read, and learned many new things about me, I can definitely understand myself and purpose better.

@GlenM

Hey everyone so it is time for me to answer

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

So I am an Advocate INFJ-A / INFJ-T

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

I learned that the creative part of me is because of my personality because in my jobs they always comment on how creative I am.

As a teacher I guess I am fulfilling that part by helping others. At the same time I am sensitive to what others say. In my workplace I find that I get along with everyone and a quiet personality like when I am comfortable I end up talking a lot. I know that feeling like after a busy day of classes and being around people all day wanting to have some ME time.

I remember when I was 19 years old (I'm 33 now), my goal was to study Spanish and visit South America. Spanish and Latin American culture has always been my passion. My last boss said I was the only one he knew in his life who followed their dreams. These last 6 years have gone by quickly (actually I also joined 7cups in 2014 as well), after arriving Ecuador in 2014 I'm still here. I do hope to share about my experiences when I get back to New Zealand.

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

So my top three strengths are

Creative: that is something that my workplaces often comment about how always I'm coming up with new ideas especially as a teacher. I lke to find solutions to things about people and concepts I care about. I did start out studying Psychology but my passion was Anthropology and Languages, kind of the same I guess!

Insightful : So I see through the intentions of others easily and believe in honest discussions. I do often connect different things together that is what makes me good at Art, Language, Sport, Science..too many things that I had to choose from.

Inspiring and Convincing: I do hope to do that with my students they definitely had a good year with me. I do like to speak about things I'm passionate for funny enough before my biggest fear was speaking in public so when I started Toastmasters all my ideas really inspired others yet, again all were about Latin America. So, was happy to earn a trophy of being the most improved public speaker in Wellington.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type?

My personality type is ENFJ-T

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

I was really surprised that there was such little difference between my percentage of extrovert and introvert!! I know that in the past, I used to be the bookworm and more on the quiet side, so I can find myself often relating to introverts. However, I've been extroverted for quite a while, so I expected to rank more as an extrovert. This is the main surprise!

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

My top 3 strengths are that I am reliable, altruistic, and natural leader. These are the ones I most strongly identify with, and I'm honestly surprised that the website was able to be so accurate!

One of my strengths is perseverance - my desire to fulfill the hopes and expectations of others and to not give up no matter what. As a result, I can generally be considered a reliable person.

I've never thought of myself as altruistic before, but I guess it makes sense. I love creating new things, small 'products' and 'gadgets' that solve problems, and finding solutions for problems that affect a lot of people - and (cliche alert) seeing their positive reactions to those solutions - is amazing. On another subject, I tend to put others before me, as I want others to feel that positivity and happiness that I find within myself. I'm not sure if I'm completely altruistic, but perhaps, I am, just a bit at least.

The last strength is being a natural leader. Now, I probably sound really egoistic and over-confident, but it was the one that I could relate to a bit. I don't think I'm a better leader than others, because I know many others who are amazing leaders and public speakers. But I do use the phrase "Be brave for a minute". I have stage fright, and a fear of disappointing others, so 'leading' others can be scary and frightening. But when I remember that phrase, I push myself slightly out of my comfort zone and I do my best. Coupled with my perseverance, I guess I can be more of a 'natural leader' at times.

[I don't know if anybody read this, since there's over 2 pages of comments already?! But if you did, thanks for reading, and I sincerely hope that you have an amazing day! 💕 💕 ]

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

Logician INTP-T

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

I learned that I can be extremley "high-strung" and intoverted in new social situations. I learned that while I always have a messy desk, I like followings things in order, doing them right, and making sure it is done well. I also learned that the Logician type is very rare! It makes up 3% of the population. The final thing I learned was that I like exploring new ideas, and a lot of times all the ideas/thoughts in my head can make my good ideas turn into a kind of jumble, that can make my idea difficult to execute well.

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

Enthusiastic: I am a reserved person, but when I find something that peaks my intrest, and somebody who shares that intrest, I can be a very excitable person, who, although can finds themselves relying on somebody else to lead conversations, can easily have one about something that piques my intrest.

Honest and Straightforward: I believe that truth is very important to get to the objective.

Open-Minded: I am very open to other ideas and theories, as long as they are supported by logic.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type?

INFP-T

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

I learnt that one of my strengths is that I'm idealstic and one of my weaknesses is that i'm too idealistic which reminds me that a strength can be a weakness.

I also learnt that I have some valuable strengths and that my weaknesses aren't really weaknesses but more of a reminder to be more self aware.

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

Idealistic means I believe people are inherntly good and that I always try to find the good in a bad situation.

Seek and value harmony means that I have no interest in having power over others and work hard to ensure that every perspective is heard.

Open midned and flexible means I have a live and let live attitude and dislike being constrained by rules (Although I do like to follow rules...) and that I give the benefit of the doubt.

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Mediator - INFP-T

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

I learned that I love to get to know new people and listen to them as well as helping them in any way I can.

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

Seeking harmony and peace so every voice is heard

Open-minded: hearing and accepting all people

Hard-workingi when there is a sense of purpose in that work

@GlenM

I took this test a few months ago!

Personality type: INFP-T "The Mediator"

What I have learned: It says that Mediators enjoy contemplation and expression. And that every Mediator's dream is to become an author. How did they know?! That's so accurate! It says that we are "led by the purity of intent". It's so great to know this!

Strengths:

Passionate and energetic - Mediators dedicate their time and pour their heart and soul into what interests them.

Very creative - Mediators can see things from different perspectives, and many are authors. I really hope I become a published author one day!

Seek value and harmony - Mediators want to make sure every voice is heard. Yes, I do feel uncomfortable when there are arguments nearby.

Reviewing my test results made me see what I can accomplish and do to better myself <3 What a great test!