What is Your Personality Type?

Have you ever taken a personality test?  Have you explored the innerworkings of your mind and how you relate to the world around you?  Your concrete likes and dislikes? 

I've been reading quite a bit lately on personality types (for parents and children mostly, but it can apply to everyone).  By understanding what your personality type is, you can fully see how to thrive on this earth.  You gain a glimpse of how you receive your energy, what kinds of people you like to be around (large or small groups), how you think and how you react to your surroundings. 

I remember I took my first personality quiz in college almost thirteen years ago during my first semester.  Although I feel that I've changed and matured, I've taken the quiz again at different points in my life over the past thirteen years, including today.  The results are always the same - ISFJ. 

What the heck is ISFJ you ask?  Click here to find out.

In simple terms, personality tests will determine which of the more dominant characteristics you have:

(and sometimes you may be close in the middle to both traits)

I = introverted     or       E= extraverted

N = iNtuitive       or       S = sensing

F = feeling          or        T = thinking

J = judging         or         P = perceiving


Funny because I apparently believe that I am a deep thinker and more perceptive than I truly am. I suppose the difference is how I deal with my thoughts. Although I have many extraverted qualities, the introvert in me needs time to reflect on my extraverted experiences and have quiet moments to recharge again. 
 
Like my results say, I don't like conflict.  Generally I am a very dependable person.  Unfortunately though, as it says, when things go wrong or I undergo stress, I do often imagine all the critically wrong things that could happen.  In fact, I'll lie awake at night thinking of them.
 
Gosh, I can't wait to see what Vivian will be someday.  Her personality is just starting to flourish.  I see lots of her dad in her but also some of me in there too.  That is one of the very cool things about being a parent - watching characteristics in your child(ren) unfold before your eyes.   Heck, even your pets take on your personality traits too.  My dog bumps into walls just like I do! 
 
I encourage you to take THIS QUIZ to find out more about your style.  It has about 75 questions; therefore, it will take you about ten minutes or more to complete it.  Then do a Google search on your letter results for a detailed description. 

Does the outcome fit your personality?  Chances are, it will.  The results may be off slightly (for instance, it says the ISFJ types often make wonderful interior designers.  That may be true for some but I certainly don't have a sense of style, not for my home or myself !)  Overall though, I find that the description is an accurate portrait of me. 

I asked my husband to take the quiz tonight.  Results show Kirk to be ENTJ.  His outcome is this and the description is quite fitting for his personality.  Perhaps that is why we compliment each other so well.  We are opposites in how we deal with people, think and how we take in our surroundings.  He focuses externally, while I am internally.  Kirk is a great leader yet he can step back and be a partner (not a commander) in our home.  Like his outcome says, Kirk has a strong sentimental streak (which can be translated into romantic words and deep intimacy, which is fortunate for me).  He also can spark the best conversations, which I love. 

If you take THE QUIZ, please post your results in the comments below.  Tell me - did the conclusion surprise you?

Thank you in advance if you have the courage to take the questionnaire and post your outcome.  It gives me greater knowledge of the people reading my blog.  And I'd love to learn more about you! 

For me, building relationships with people are very important.  Generally I do want those around me to be happy and comfortable.  It's the "nurturer" in me, according to my quiz results.  So I hope you'll indulge me and tell me more about you.  Then I can help make you feel more at home.  :-)