MBTI personality types

[Clues_Of_Blue]

I have had an ongoing fascination with analysing personality, and what makes myself and others tick, and have found the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to be a surprisingly accurate measure of such things. I have catalogued the types of many of the people in my life, and probably driven them nuts with my project. It's an interesting study, though, observing consistent traits among the types, how they relate to life skills, coping strategies, how they function in different settings and why.

If you know your type, feel free to share, and things you may have discovered about yourself or that have helped you relate to others using resources about it. If you don't know your type, and want to, I found the site 16 Personalities pretty good for testing and dissecting the types.

If it's of any interest, I am an INTP, and the information about my type on that site is pretty spot-on. I've only used that as a starting point for my research. There is so much information out there on the types, and the differences between them that actually goes a long way to breaking down the core of otherwise confusing conflicts, or getting the most out of a person at work or in a friendship, etc.

Anyway, it's a bit of a project of mine, and I wanted to open it up to anyone who wants to contribute.

[lookingforme]

Thanks Blue. The Architect or the Strategist. Doesn't sound too bad. Sounds pretty much what I do; have a base plan and account for changes along the way. But you're right, emotions and other people. And other people with emotions. Well, enough said I think.

There should be an SOS button that one could carry with oneself, and press when a third party is required to liaise between oneself and one's surroundings. For example,

"why do you have to do ____?"

"you don't need to know, just do."

presses button and third party appears.

"This question needs to be answered in case the answer is required of her later on, when she speaks to the boss and does not want to look like a fool."

OR

*presses button*

"what do I do here?"

"she wants a hug and tell her you understand, and get angry when she gets angry, though it doesn't help the situation. Answers are not required here even though she is asking you. They're rhetorical."

"Oh I see, thank you."

This took a lot of effort from my phone....

[Gruffudd]

Siri says:

You appear to be seeking computational knowledge. I think Siri is INTJ.

[blondguy]

Me thinks I will research my google machine a bit more........woof!

[Will.i.am]

ENFP

Love this thread! So fascinating reading about everyone!

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Welcome to the thread, Will.i.am. I think you're the first ENFP on here. I know a couple of ENFPs out in the wider world, and have found the type to be very genuine and interested in people, able to find some common ground with just about anyone, which is pleasant to be around. I have one reasonably close ENFP friend I've found to be inclined toward people-pleasing and she gets easily swamped by the needs and wants and others. I hope you look after yourself and don't have that trouble.

Rob, Siri could be an INTJ, or possibly even an INTP - we love clarifying things.

Paul, has Dr Google turned up anything useful for you?

Joelle, I think your SOS button is a perfectly appropriate approach for a Strategist. Delegation! :)​

[Will.i.am]

Blue, I think this is why my mental health has hit me so bad. I'm usually full of life and energy and nothing can stop me, until now.

This year it has crept into every aspect of my life and I can't even fake it. It's just not who I am. Take me or leave me that's what my motto is.

I don't have a bad life now beautiful family and strong faith which is helping to fight this dreaded cloud hanging over me. I am determined to find happiness like before.

So you can imagine this thread peeked my curiosity and I love it. Talking with others is my life line

I wish you all the best today!

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Will, I'm glad you're getting something out of this thread. I have got a lot of good out of understanding my own personality better, and why I react to things the way I do, and it has helped me understand also why others react to me as they do. I have had to learn a lot about navigating interactions in a world where most people are a lot more emotionally motivated than I am.

You do sound a lot like my friend. She is very energetic and her faith is important to her. Your determination and willingness to communicate, especially with the sort of support you're likely to find from the pretty great crew here in the forums are likely to get you where you're going sooner or later. Do you have a thread of your own, about what's been ailing you?

Likewise, I hope the day has been treating you well.

Blue.

[Will.i.am]

I have been doing plenty of research into my personality and it's so interesting. I haven't looked into it for years.

I do agree knowledge is power and having a good understanding of who you are and what your going through can help. Just wish I didn't get so cloudy all the time.

I have not really go a thread as of yet I started one in the orientation but was very brief. I think I'll start a new one soon on a topic close to my heart.

[Petra]

Hi Blue!

Am I too late to divulge my MBTI personality type? White Rose mentioned the test to me so I thought why not? After reading the result, getting over the shock, and going through the .....how on earth can this be so accurate, wish I knew this earlier, then could this be a trick?! I thought why not share the result with my BB buddies (and all those that read the forums!). After all, I've shared so much of me to date on this forum (doesn't happen in person) so what the heck, hey!? I don't think it'll be a surprise for you clever lot though, I'm still digesting what it means, and what I can do with it.

Great thread Blue. Is that your head I can see starting to swell? Is there still room for me the ....

Mediator personality....INFP -A/-T

Pet 😊

[White_Rose]

Congratulations Petra, one of a rare breed.

Mary