My Personality and People I Share it With:
Yesterday we took a personality test (http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp) to see what kind of people we are and who we can work best with. After taking the Myers-Briggs personality test, I found out that I am an ESFJ. According to http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.htm, people with my personality are typically peacemakers, work with others well and consider their feelings. They work hard every day and are loyal. Then we explored some famous people who have the same personality type as us on http://www.celebritytypes.com/esfj.php. I share a similar personality with the Pope, Hugh Jackman, Whitney Houston, and more. Many of them seemed to be actors and singers.
Description Pictures:
My Thoughts:
When I looked at the description of my personality on https://www.truity.com/view/types, I agreed with pretty much everything that was on there. I consider other people's feelings before my own, I see things in black and white (right and wrong), I stick to a regular schedule, and I believe that things will run more smoothly if people follow the same rules. The only part I didn't agree with was: "not shy about sharing their evaluations of others' behavior.
Now that I know more about my personality, I understand why I enjoy certain classes and sports, and get along with certain people better than others. Most of my friends are also outgoing and we agree on many things. I have always loved classes where me and my peers can all sit down and have a thorough conversation with each other and all understand exactly what each other is saying. It gives me a sense of unity, that everyone isn't as different as we might seem.
How This Applies/Applied to my Life:
When working in a team, I usually try and help fit our needs to satisfy everyone, I don't want anyone to feel left out. I am not necessarily a leader in a team, unlike the descriptions, but I do step in sometimes to help get us back on track. On the other hand, when I am at home with my family I am a leader. I am the oldest child and I have been taught to be a role model for my sister. (I have been told that I get along better with my sister than any person ever seen.) I am not strict with her, unless it is required, but most of the time we just have fun. When the role I need to fill doesn't match up with my personality type, I usually let other people take over, I can sense when it is or isn't my turn and I act respectfully.
In the past, some people have accused me of being too stuck to the rules and afraid to have a little fun. But they may not have understood that that is one of the traits of the people who have my personality. I don't usually have "issues" with anyone in my life, but I sometimes feel uncomfortable around people who are extremely introverted. I love to talk, and when it comes to introverted people, I see them as someone who needs help. I try and get them to loosen up and feel like they can talk to me and that they don't have to be shy. However, if the person just refuses every effort I make, it can be awkward.
Personality Activity:
Later we did a personality activity where we looked at a variety of characteristics and marked which ones, in each row, were most and least like us with numbers (1-4). When we finished, we added up all the numbers in each column and circled the one that had the biggest sum. On the back of the activity paper there we animal names and descriptions tied to the columns. According to this, I am a Beaver:
-perfectionist
-creative
-problem solver
-doesn't like sudden change
My second match was a Golden Retriever:
-good at making friends
-loyal
-doesn't like big changes
-looks for security
-caring
-deep relationships
-wants love
-steady work pattern
In my opinion, these descriptions are more accurate than the first ones.
What I Have Learned:
After doing this assignment, I realize that not everyone will always get along. That is just the way life is. However, no one will be lonely forever, there is always at least one person that they can relate with who can make them feel welcome.
