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

@GlenM

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.”

My Personality Type: Advocate INFJ-A (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging)

65% Introverted
"Introverted individuals prefer solitary activities and get exhausted by social interaction. They tend to be quite sensitive to external stimulation (e.g. sound, sight or smell) in general."

78% Intuitive
"Intuitive individuals are very imaginative, open-minded and curious. They prefer novelty to stability and focus on hidden meanings and future possibilities"

88% Feeling
"Feeling individuals are sensitive and emotionally expressive. They are more empathic and less competitive than thinking types, and focus on social harmony and cooperation."

60% Judging
"Judging individuals are decisive, thorough and highly organized. They value clarity, predictability and closure, preferring structure and planning to spontaneity."

60% Assertive
"Assertive individuals are self-assured, even-tempered and resistant to stress. They refuse to worry too much and do not push themselves too hard when it comes to achieving goals"

What I learned about myself?:
I learned that the career path I have chosen i.e. Psychologist + Image Consultant is perfect for me.
The second thing I learned is that my perfectionist trait has both negative and positives. Positive is that it push me more than my limits which helps me do the best I can at any job but, the negative is that I try to "fix" things to make them perfect like my relationships, also, it can cause lack of satisfaction. I used to think that my high sense of imagination was harmful for me but, I realized it is a really important trait for my career path.

3 strengths/ gifts according to the test:
~ Principled ~
I hold really strong and deep beliefs which makes an inspiring communicator.

~ Creative ~
This is really a gift. I really try my hardest and enjoy finding the best perfect solution for people. My imagination gives me a strong sense of compassion.
I used to hate my imaginative ability because it was so strong I used to lose myself while imagining myself in other's shoes or reading books. I had to stop reading story books because it used to leave a large impact on me. Likewise, I used to feel depressed for days because of the pain and sadness I used to feel while imagining the scenes. But, I began to realize that it is a good ability to empathize, understand, and support people. I am grateful to have this ability.

~ Passionate ~
Because of my passionate nature I can pursue my ideal goals. My personality type does not settle for "good enough" and people can find my willingness to change the norms, unpleasant.
It is true, I do not like to settle for "good enough" and I always to look forward to breaking the "typical standards". People do not like it but, I love this trait of mine.

@GlenM

1) INFJ

2) Mine is the rarest personality types of all. Still, we leave their mark on the world. I have a deep sense of idealism and integrity, I am not an idle dreamer – I take concrete steps to realize my goals and make a lasting impact.

3)

Creative – Advocate personalities enjoy finding the perfect solution for the people they care about. To do this, they draw on their vivid imagination and their strong sense of compassion. This can make them excellent counsellors and advisors.

Insightful – Advocates typically strive to move past appearances and get to the heart of things. This can give them an almost uncanny ability to understand people’s true motivations, feelings, and needs.

Principled – People with the Advocate personality type tend to have deeply held beliefs, and their conviction often shines through when they speak or write about subjects that matter to them. Advocates can be compelling and inspiring communicators, with their idealism persuading even the hardest of sceptics.

Next, in the thread below, answer the following questions:

1. What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please: INFP-T. I would like to note that I'm not a fan of the MBTI. I don't believe that it has good validity, or reliability (like test-retest reliability). I've taken the test a few times before and got a different response each time. That being said, putting aside my inner critic as a student who studies about appraising research and measures like the MBTI, I am trying to see what I can learn from this nonetheless.

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

I can make friends with all kinds of people. I can accept differences - agree to disagree - and learn from differences between people. I always want to be there for me friends, learn from them, and understand them. I can be overly idealistic according to the test - I’m not too sure about this but I do recognise that I tend to see the best in people and expect the best from them. I see life as a journey toward meaning, significance, coherence, purpose, and fulfilment - I am constantly pondering the big questions such as what the point of existence is, and am searching for my calling. The fact that I am very much aware of my values means that I can thrive even in difficult conditions which I do see now. I always try to stay true to myself and work in a way that is best for me. I resonate with the description that mediators dislike hierarchy and prefer fostering an atmosphere of equality. I also like to help people just for the sake of it - not to receive praise or any other kind of reward. My sense of altruism and imagination help me to be resilient, come what may.

3. What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe them. Thoughtful, Generous, Open-minded. Thoughtfulness entails a deep sense of empathy and compassion. I am very contemplative when it comes to predicting how my actions my affect others. Generousity is about a desire to help others and contribute to their lives. It's about practicing equananimity. Open-mindedness is about recognising the importance of diversity and accepting that humans are entitled to do as they please so long as they aren't harming themselves or other members of society. It's about trying to learn from experiences.

@GlenM

Hello again! My personality type is INFJ-T or the "advocate". My strengths are that Im creative insightful and principaled. I learned that my imagination is a good thing!

What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â

ESFJ-A

Consul.

What were the main things you learned about yourself?

What i learned about myself is that there are areas that can be worked on an improved but i think we all can improve right?

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

Strong Practical Skills ; Very good with hands on and leading

Loyal: Trustworthy and reliable

Good at connecting with others; Easy to talk to and to get on with people. Not afraid of small talk

Hey Everyone,

1 - What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please Â

So I got -ENFJ-T :)

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

I learnt that I am mostly extroverted, I care about others more than myself xD. And I am never shy when meeting new people.

What are your top 3 strengths or gifts according to this test? Please describe 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 don’t 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 it’s possible, Protagonists can always be counted on to see it through.

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.

@GlenM

My personality type is

Defender ISFJ-A

What have I learnt?

The defender personality type is quite unique 😊 , I now realise that I do pay more attention than I first thought in my day to day life which shows my responsibility

I do get the work done on the deadline even though I do procrastinate

I like to exceed expectations at work and at home

My 3 strengths are that I am

supportive,

reliable and patient,

Imaginative and observant.

@GlenM

PROTAGONIST

ENFJ-A

3 Things I learned about myself is:

1. only 2% of the population are protagonists

2. That my intuitition helps me keep up with rapidly shifting moods

3. That avoiding conflict at any cost is a significant protagonistic trait

Top 3 Strengths or Gifts:

1. Alturistic: 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.

I organized the neighborhood watch program, I volunteer as a crisis counselor; helping those in need...

2. Tolerant: true team players, and they recognize that that means listening to other peoples’ opinions, even when they contradict their own. They admit they don’t have all the answers, and are often receptive to dissent.

I am always a team lead, manager, owner and organizer of events..love getting others involved, value others thoughts

3. Natural Leader: 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.

I am a business owner, full of ideas, a go to person, problem solver

@GlenM

My personality type is Adventurer - ISFP

I tend to sometimes care too much about myself while sometimes not noticing that I should be cherishing moments with people I love and never feel satisfied enough with what I accomplish no matter how awesome it is

I procrastinate a lot and this sometimes has a terrible effect yet I do try my best to get my work done on a good time and do care about the details

I am a hard worker who tries to accomplish what is really desirable for me and I put my all in it while waiting excitedly for the final results

My traits are: Charming, sensitive to others, imaginative, passionate, curious, artistic

@GlenM

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

My four letters were ISFJ-T

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

I learned how caring I am towards others before myself

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

1. Identity 100% turbulent

2. Mind- intriverted 88%

3. Nature 89% feeling