My Personality Type

The Myers-Briggs Test

INTJ

When taking the personality tests, I got INTJ. This means that I prefer to have alone time rather than a lot of social activity (I), live in the future, have great memory, and am creative (N), am critical and for facts rather than emotions (T), and plan everything to have an organized life (J). So it's pretty much those who like to stay inside and think of the future while analyzing what the plan for the day will be. Susan B. Anthony and Jane Austen also shared this type.

Though this type does represent me well, I have gone between this one and being an INTP over the years. One thing that is me full on is that I have high standards and a great drive for reaching goals. However, being able to recognize patterns quickly isn't something I'm the best. Also, while I'm able to organize jobs, on some cases, depending on the importance or other factors, I might not finish it for a while. Overall, it hits the mark mostly, but people are fluid so some things apply, some at different times, and some not at all.

By looking at these results and their explanations, I can see why I like to spend a lot of time alone and thinking. It's reassuring to know that I am caught up on the future and how to get where I want to because of my personality. I always knew I was a creative introvert, and that planning is something I enjoyed. However, with the critical analysis, it's nice to know where my blunt honesty comes from; it's not meant to be mean, but to help further others along! In addition to others, I like working with other introverts because then we don't have to talk, but then being with extroverts if I want something on the outside done.

With the above, I like taking on the background, but equally important, roles because those are where I truly shine. I prefer to do the writing or drawing, while hopefully a extrovert presents all of it. This way I feel the most comfortable and am able to utilize all of my potential. While I understand that sometimes you have to go outside your comfort zone, being the one in the spotlight has never been me and I can explore as much as I want when not in focus! If I am put into one of these roles, I'll do my best to fulfill it, no matter what, because I am here to get a job done.

Though, despite all of this and the knowledge of knowing what I am like, some people want me to engage more. I'll often ask questions, but not when the teachers tell students too, and I'll only be truly happy in some group settings, and otherwise, I'm just doing things that fit my needs. Some don't approve on how little I talk, or how sometimes I'll just be caught in my own mind, but these are a part of me and only with certain people will I actually show some extroverted characteristics. Even with this, I would say I have an even mix of introvert and extrovert friends because we just make it work and have a good balance.

By doing this assignment I have a better understanding of the different personality types and how we're all different and similar, you just have to find what works and how you work to get by in life. I am kinda surprised I'm an INTJ again after a few years being an INTP, but that just goes to show how people grow and develop, and I'll look forward to where my beloved future takes me next. I've always focused on the introvert part, but now I'll be sure to look more into the other types because my friends are diverse in their types, even I didn't know what I truly was. Now, with this information, we can all work to relate and, well, just to work with one other and utilize what separates us to bring one another together with a common goal.

Lion/Otter/Golden Retriever/Beaver Test

Lion

From the second test, I got the highest score for Lion, and then Beaver second. The Lion personality is similar to INTJ in the way that they take challenges, are always looking to improve (for the future), and are focused on a goal. Beaver's are also focused, and very creative. I think I'm a mix of both, and I do share their strengths, weaknesses, and limitations. However, unlike the Lion, I don't believe I'm too dictatorial, but can be too direct, and unlike the Beaver I do see the optimistic side, but do have high expectations and standards. From this test, we can see more of the traits that are like us, and of others around us, to also use with the test above to get a good idea on who we are and what makes up our lives.