Personality types

[nancy324]

The loneliness thread brought up the issue of personality type. Although the actual Myer-Briggs test doesn't seem to be available on line unless you pay for it, there are some tests that try to use similar concepts. I'm sure they are less reliable, but I tried one today while home sick. It's at http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

One of the websites described me as a Counselor. Here is an abbreviated version of my results:

The Counselor

Idealists are abstract in thought and speech, cooperative in reaching their goals, and directive and introverted in their interpersonal roles. Counselors focus on human potentials, think in terms of ethical values, and come easily to decisions. The small number of this type (little more than 2 percent) is regrettable, since Counselors have an unusually strong desire to contribute to the welfare of others and genuinely enjoy helping their companions. Although Counsleors tend to be private, sensitive people, and are not generally visible leaders, they nevertheless work quite intensely with those close to them, quietly exerting their influence behind the scenes with their families, friends, and colleagues. This type has great depth of personality; they are themselves complicated, and can understand and deal with complex issues and people.


The type is INFJ.

What's yours?

-Nancy

 

[ldy_solana]

ISFJ
Introverted, Sensing ,Feeling, Judging

Protector Guardian style.


The primary desire of the Protector Guardian is to be of service to others, but here “service” means not so much furnishing others with the necessities of life (the Provider’s concern), as guarding others against life’s pitfalls and perils, that is, seeing to their safety and security. There is a large proportion of Protectors in the population, perhaps as much as ten percent. And a good thing, because they are steadfast in their protecting, and seem fulfilled in the degree they can insure the safekeeping of those in their family, their circle of friends, or their place of business.

Protectors find great satisfaction in assisting the downtrodden and can deal with disability and neediness in others better than any other type. They go about their task of caretaking modestly, unassumingly, and because of this their efforts are not sometimes fully appreciated. They are not as outgoing and talkative as the Providers, except with close friends and relatives. With these they can chat tirelessly about the ups and downs in their lives, moving (like all the Guardians) from topic to topic as they talk over their everyday concerns. However, their shyness with strangers is often misjudged as stiffness, even coldness, when in truth these Protectors are warm-hearted and sympathetic, giving happily of themselves to those in need.

Their quietness ought really to be seen as an expression, not of coldness, but of their sincerity and seriousness of purpose. Like all the Guardians, Protectorss have a highly developed puritan work ethic, which tells them that work is good, and that play must be earned-if indulged in at all. The least hedonic of all types, Protectors are willing to work long, long hours doing all the thankless jobs the other types seem content to ignore. Thoroughness and frugality are also virtues for Protectors. When they undertake a task, they will complete it if at all humanly possible; and they know the value of material resources and abhor the squandering or misuse of these resources. Protectors are quite content to work alone; indeed, they may experience some discomfort when placed in positions of authority, and may try to do everything themselves rather than insist that others do their jobs.

With their extraordinary commitment to security, and with their unusual talent for executing routines, Protectors do well in many careers that have to do with conservation: curators, private secretaries, librarians, middle-managers, police officers, and especially general medical practitioners. To be sure, the hospital is a natural haven for them; it is home to the family doctor, preserver of life and limb, and to the registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, truly the angels of mercy. The insurance industry is also a good fit for Protectors. To save, to put something aside against an unpredictable future, to prepare for emergencies—these are important actions to Protectors, who as insurance agents want to see their clients in good hands, sheltered and protected.

The actor Jimmy Stewart and Mother Teresa are examples of Protector Guardian style.



kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey

 

[Lanieltd247]

Hey there Nancy.. I took the test and I'm an ISFJ (Introverted, sensing, feeling, judging). I'm not sure if this is good or not. lol what does the N in yours mean?

 

[Lanieltd247]

Hey Cassia! We're the same.. cool eh?

 

[ldy_solana]

>Hey there Nancy.. I took the test and I'm an ISFJ
>(Introverted, sensing, feeling, judging). I'm not sure if
>this is good or not. lol what does the N in yours mean?

i am wondering what they refer to as "judging" as in do i judge situations yes but am a judging of ppl, only when they give me the creeps LOL. must be that whole thing being based on feelings

kassia


When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey

 

[swimnfit]

Hi all!

Another ISFJ here! It will be fun to see what type everyone is!

I think personality typing is very intersting. It really gives you insights into where others are coming from, as well as some insight into yourself!

Great thread Nancy!

Nicole

 

[nancy324]

I just read Kassia's description, and realized it describes me better than mine!

-Nancy

 

[aila212]

ESFJ
Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging

 

[melrose]

INTJ checking in:
Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging

 

[bjbowers]

another ISFJ here too.
Brandi


http://www.picturetrail.com/jackieboy

 

[red_mct]

I am in learning & development so have taken this test numerous times. The results are always the same: ENTJ. I love the description that says I often end up running things without quite knowing how that happened. :7

Marie

 

[ducky]

INTJ - me too

Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging

Laniel - the N is for intuitive

 

[KathyH]

Hi Nancy! I discovered I'm ISFJ: introvert/sensing/feeling/judging. It was right on the money w/my personality. Thanks for posting this & feel better soon. Kathy

 

[nancy324]

When you get to the end of the test, follow the link to the Kiersey temperment sorter to find the description. The descriptions are really interesting.

 

[nancy324]

Hi Kathy! That makes you a protector guardian.

 

[bestoutwest]

Thanks for posting this, Nancy. I have done the Meyer's Briggs testing as well as DISC testing. I love these types of things!!

I am ISTJ; the Inspector. The description fits me to a "T"!!

"....easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments....." This is so true for me!!

 

[nancy324]

Ducky, that makes you a Mastermind. http://keirsey.com/personality/ntij.html

 

[Agzo]

I remember my Briggs-Myers results were ENTP

I'm going take this one tonight when I get home because I'm curious if its the same. How interesting.
What a fun topic
~Angel

 

[red_mct]

I am a "field marshal." I suspect my SO would not be surprised to hear that.... http://keirsey.com/personality/ntej.html

Very fun, Nancy!

Marie

 

[libra01971]

I'm an ISFJ, too.