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

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please : Consul ESFJ-A

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

I learned about my strength and weaknesses and I have listed them below. (totally agree )

Strengths:

Strong Practical Skills, Strong Sense of Duty, Very Loyal, Sensitive and Warm, Good at Connecting with Others

Weaknesses:

Worried about Their Social Status, Inflexible, Reluctant to Innovate or Improvise, Vulnerable to Criticism, Often Too Needy, Too Selfless

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

Good at Connecting with Others – These qualities come together to make Consuls social, comfortable and well-liked. Consul personalities have a strong need to belong, and have no problem with small talk or following social cues in order to help them take an active role in their communities.

Very Loyal – Valuing stability and security very highly, Consuls are eager to preserve the status quo, which makes them extremely loyal and trustworthy partners and employees. Consuls are true pillars of any groups they belong to – whether it is their family or a community club, people with this personality type can always be relied upon.

Strong Practical Skills – Consuls are excellent managers of day-to-day tasks and routine maintenance, enjoying making sure that those who are close to them are well cared for.

@Ruchira

Hey, Ruchira! Your strengths all seem to point toward helping others! :)

@GlenM

1. What is your personality type?

INTJ - T

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

My personality type is apparently the rarest, and it can be contradictory to itself at times. We are imaginative but realistc, and we strive to be at the top but at the same time, values privacy.

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

INTJs are logistic and knowledgeable and come up with inoovative ideas.

@SophieWX

Hey, Sophie! You are a special being ;)

@rebecca947

Haha, I guess there aren't many INTJs around then?

@SophieWX

On this thread? I'm not sure :o I haven't seen any of mine around either yet aha

@SophieWX

In what ways do you find you contradict yourself?

@fireyseastar97

Hmm, well, INTJs have big and imaginative ideas, but our sense of realism prevents us from acting impulsively on them, and at times makes us dismiss them as improbable. We crave distinction and we are ambitious to be at the top, but to strive for leadership requires a certain degree of openness, and our reluctance to talk about ourselves often keeps us out of the spotlight.

@GlenM

Mediator

INFP-T

I found myself retaking this personality test because I didnt believe that I suited this personality even if it's the one I always wanted. I never realized that I was an open minded person or that I saw the best in people or situations but I have been told these things I just never believed until I took this test and kept getting Mediator and I'm grateful that I got the opportunity to take this test cause ei can finally see myself for who I am.

The top three traits were: 1. Idealistic 2. Seek and Value Harmony and 3. Open minded and flexible

@frostyIris5554

Ooh, you've always wanted it. A lot of the time, we don't see our strengths and/or we are our own worst critic. I'm so happy that through this test, you can start to acknowledge who others see you as and hopefully, you start to see yourself as that as well. :)

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

ENTJ-T

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

I learned that I am very methodical and I am more realistic than I am imaginative. I also learned that I am a natural leader

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

I am strong-willed, energetic, and I think strategically.

I am very persistent and focused on being able to get things done.

I am energetic and usually have a lot of energy and I am always up to the task.

I think strategically and I like to plan things out so I have an idea of what to expect.

@lovelyNight9853

Hey, Night! A natural leader, that's awesome!

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

Mediator, INFP-T

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

When I got the results for this test I was amazed at how accurate it was. They described my personality exactly how I, as well as others, would depict me as. One thing that really stood out to me was being open-minded, which I hadn't noticed until then, and I realize I have been closing myself off from different opinions and things, when this is not who I really am. Another thing was that I'm stuck in what they called "hermit-mode" and I can see how my friends and family were trying to drag me out of it, but it's just something that will take time.

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

Idealistic – People admire and depend on my optimism. I have this unshaken belief that all people are inherently good, perhaps simply misunderstood, and this results in a resilient attitude in the face of hardship

Passionate and Energetic – When there is something that I have a stong belief in, or a point that I need to get across, I go all in, dedicating my time, energy, thoughts and emotions to the project.

Dedicated and Hard-Working – with my optimism and idealism comes in handy when I am trying to get through something. Knowing that what I am doing is meaningful, purposeful, and will have a positive impact on either myself or someone else, makes me confident in knowing that I got this!

@BeautifulMasterpiece

Sometimes, we do go against our nature. For me, this personality test shows who I am MOST of the time, but sometimes, I may stray away from it, knowing that I'll eventually return to who I actually am. As for passion and energetic- go all in or go home ;)

Hi

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

I haven't got a consistent personality type - I've done this test dozens of times over a number of years and got a different result every time: about the only consistent thing about this test is that my results keep changing. I guess my mind just refuses to believe that there are only 16 types of people in the world. (I don't believe in horoscopes or numerology either. )

Sometimes I am exhausted and other times energised by social interaction, so my letters are both I and E; Sometimes I am practical, pragmatic & down-to-earth, other times imaginative, open-minded and curious, so my letters are both S and N; Sometimes I am objective and rational, other times more sensitive and emotionally expressive, so my letters are both T and F, and whilst being decisive, thorough and highly organized, due to years of Army leadership training I am also very good at improvising and spotting opportunities, so my letters are also both J and P. Fortunately you have lots of results from other participants, so the fact that I cannot get a result from this test should not have any effect on the statistics that you are gathering.

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

Nothing - as I said I've done this test before over a number of years

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

Creativity, Dedication, Improvisation

@CintaBali

Hey! Lol "The only consistent thing is that my results keep changing" xD I don't think there are solely 16, and I've read this isn't scientific. However, it's just a potential guide for some people. For me, I do it for fun and to see where I could have potential. Seems like you bounce between everything, and that's cool too!

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

My personality type is: INFJ

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

The test stated that I had a Advocate personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population. I was quite surprised about this. Well I am UniqueDaisy!

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

a. I see helping others as my purpose in life

b. I have very strong opinions and fight tirelessly for an idea I believe in. e.g. The rights of disabled people.

c. I find it easy to make connections with others.

@uniqueDaisy

Heya, Daisy! Your username indeed matches your personality :o I love that! Subconsciously you knew ;) All your strengths seem to align to 7 Cups too :D Glad you found us and happy to have you here!

@GlenM

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

The Advocate (INFJ-T)

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

The main thing that I learned about myself is that it is easy to burn out easily due to sensitivity so it is very important to practice self-care regularly. Another thing that I learned is that Advocate personalities are good at combining a vivid imagination with a strong sense of compassion to find the right solution and this is why positions such as a counselor or social worker are a good fit for them.

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

1. Altruistic – I like helping others because I believe that everyone deserves to receive warmth and support

2. Determined and Passionate – When I believe that something is important I try to achieve that goal and I do not give up easily

3. Insightful - Ability to see through dishonesty and disingenuous motives

@MoonlightHelper1

Welcome, Advocate! If you need reminders to self-care, I'm your person xD Seems like you found your calling on 7 Cups!

@rebecca947

Thank you for your encouraging words! :) I am really happy to be part of 7 cups community

@GlenM

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

Defender
ISFJ-T

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

I learned that I'm apparently an introvert and that I have a feeling for nature.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them.
I'm observant, feeling for nature, and I judge the way I work. All three of these things mean that I try to work hard but I also feel what I do. (That might not make sense)

@SophTheListener2022

Hiya! You say you are "apparently" an introvert- how do YOU see yourself as? It makes sense and I think I can relate. You put your emotions into what you're doing, in a way. That's how I feel persoanlly about myself, anyhow!

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

INFP-A (mediator)

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

I learnt that with my personality type, I'm the type to always look for the hidden good in someone no matter what. I also learnt that communication is a gift in these types!

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

open minded and flexible- this means that I'm the type who doesn't like to feel constrained by rules but I'll go along with them if it doesn't challenge my principles

creative- Mediators are people who usually combine unique ideas together to form a new creative idea

dedicated and hardworking- This means that mediators rarely give up and what keeps them going is their 'far-away' vision of themselves!

@pizzaiscool

So many mediators here! I like the thought that you will go along with rules if they don't challenge your principles. I would love to keep reminding myself of the long-term goal of what my life would look like. that's a challenge for me that I need to overcome, but good on you for being able to do that!

@rebecca947

I've always been like that! It was nice to have the test tell me that's how I am haha :)

1. INFP
2. I want friendships but also want to be alone and there's some struggle with balancing the two
3. Creative, passionate, and energetic

@GlenM

MBTI test Personality Type:
Assertive Advocate (INFJ-A)

Main things I learned about myself:

I learned that I have a deep drive to help other people, that I was unaware of. It helps explain things that happened in my life, like heavy and not-that-fun responsibilities I willingly and happily took in charities (fundraising and finances), and even the (maybe too much) intense dedication as a Listener since I entered here, about a month ago. I have achieved Discoverer level in a month.

Consistent with this, I learned that I am prone to burn-out (something that recently happened to me here at 7Cups), so I have to monitor myself and learn when to take a break to recharge.

I tend to see myself more as a cold-headed rational person, than an intuitive-warm one as this test suggest. But feedback from Members at 7Cups have reflected more this second facet, consistent with the test results.

3 Top Strenghts

Creative: I combine imagination with a sense of compassion, I use my creativity to resolve human challenges. I enjoy finding solutions to problems experienced by people I care about. This makes me a good counselor and advisor.

Insightful: I can spot dishonesty and bad motives, I dont fall to manipulation or sales tactics (Thats true !) but try to establish more honest (and I would say rational) discussions. I see how people and events are connected (I dont fall into the Fundamental Attribution Error). I might be able to use this insight to get to the heart of problems.

Inspiring and Convincing: I have good rhetoric skills that inspire and persuade my audience with warmth and passion.

1. My personality type is (Mediator) INFP-T

2. I'm introverted rather than extraverted, I'm intuitive rather than observant, I'm mostly feeling instead of thinking, I'm prospecting instead of judging.

3a. I learnt that I am dedicated and hard working: while others focusing on the challenges of the moment may give up when the going gets tough, I have the benefit of my far-reaching vision to help me through. Knowing that what I am doing is meaningful gives me a sense of purpose and even courage when it comes to accomplishing something I believe in.

3b. I am very creative: I combine my visionary nature with my open-mindedness to allow me to see things from unconventional perspectives.

3c. I am too altruistic: I sometimes see myself as selfish, but only because I want to give so much more than I am able to. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, as I try to push myself to commit to a chosen cause or person, forgetting to take care of the needs of others in my life, and especially myself.

@kateaala

Great stuff, my friend, thanks for posting and sharing your results with us!

@GlenM

1. My personality type is INFJ-T, Advocate

2. The main things I learned about yourself is that i am capable of realizing my goals and making positive impact. It's really encouraging for me because I sometimes doubt my ability to achieve my goals.

3. My top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test:

- Creative (i write poetry)

- Insightful (i always follow my intuition)

- Inspiring and convincing (i hope )

@Vintagechoc

Wow, that's awesome, really, thanks for posting!

I also see some of those strengths in me, though the test didn't point them out when I took it: creative and insightful.

@GlenM

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

ENFJ-A

It's funny, I did this test about 2 months ago for a job application (which I never heard back from ever since).

Anyway, it really surprised me on the ENFJ instead of INFJ, since I've always considered myself and viewed by others as an introverted)

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

If I had to choose one main insight, one main thing I have learned about myself doing this test would be the following: I know my "inner/deep/true" self quite well already, but there are some aspects of my personality I should be more aware of. Hence, I have a great need and urge to self-discovery, self-mastery.

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

The test gave me 5 strenghts, as well as 5 weaknesses - Overly Idealistisc + Too Selfless + Too Sensitive + Fluctuating Self-Esteem + Struggle to Make Tough Decisions, which I completely agree and see in myself, introspectively.

Anyway, here go the top 3 (or, in this case, top 5) strenghts of gifts according to this test and the description of each of them:

Tolerant – Protagonists are true team players, and they recognize that that means listening to other peoples opinions, even when they contradict their own. They admit they dont have all the answers, and are often receptive to dissent, so long as it remains constructive.

Reliable – The one thing that galls Protagonists the most is the idea of letting down a person or cause they believe in. If its possible, Protagonists can always be counted on to see it through.

Charismatic – Charm and popularity are qualities Protagonists have in spades. They instinctively know how to capture an audience, and pick up on mood and motivation in ways that allow them to communicate with reason, emotion, passion, restraint – whatever the situation calls for. Talented imitators, Protagonists are able to shift their tone and manner to reflect the needs of the audience, while still maintaining their own voice.

Altruistic – Uniting these qualities is Protagonists unyielding desire to do good in and for their communities, be it in their own home or the global stage. Warm and selfless, Protagonists genuinely believe that if they can just bring people together, they can do a world of good.

Natural Leaders – More than seeking authority themselves, Protagonists often end up in leadership roles at the request of others, cheered on by the many admirers of their strong personality and positive vision.

Again, spot on on most if not all things! 😁😁😎😎

@Isentropic

That describes you to a T, mate! ❤️

I am an INFJ-T

I've taken the test multiple times over the years and always come up the same.

@emotionalMaple9419

That's great! You know your core personality and have stuck with it for years. I'm the same- I've not changed in the past few years but I wonder if I will...

@emotionalMaple9419

*Waves* at Maple, same here, always same result, sending you an INFJ hug

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

ISTP-A / ISTP-T (Virtuoso

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

▪︎ I love to explore with my hands and eyes.

▪︎ I can be loyal and steady; when the time is right, I can release my energetic energy.

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

1. Relaxed - I don't worry about the future and I only focus on the present so that I don't overthink and stress.

2. Know how to prioritize - I can release my energy whenever I need it most and I am versatile in general.

3. Energetic & Optimistic - I rarely get stressed out and I go with the flow while being cheerful at the same time.

@Alwaysthereforyou28

Really lovely strengths and traits!

@GlenM

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

INFJ-A/INFJ-T

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

Understanding that not many people belong to this personality type makes it more understandable that sometimes it's hard for me to find the "right" people to mix with (I found them on 7cups though). I need to be careful with the kind of expectations I have towards myself and others and focus more on self-care.

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

Creative - Wanting to find the best solution possible for others

Insightful - The ability to understand other people's motivation, feelings and needs

Principled - High idealism, sticking to my beliefs