Myers Briggs Persoanlity Type Assignment

Myers Briggs Persoanlity Type Assignment

Tiffany McLeod

In taking the Myers Briggs assessment it concluded that I am an ESTJ as well as ESFJ personality type. As an ESTJ I have agreed that I direct my energy towards the outside and will introduce a logical organization and structure to the way things are done. In the description it mentions that my preference is to deal with the facts and the present and implement trusted solutions and practical problems in a businesslike and professional manner. I found this portion quite funny that it was so on target with how I live my life. I would love to be the person that knows how to be optimistic and knew how to take risks, but the truth is I am far from that person.  I tend to want to plan out a process with a blueprint, taking my time to map out the pros and cons and still make room for small changes that may occur. When looking those things that are not quite present at the time, i try not to be too analytical and critical while still being concerened with the truth of the matter. Futher in the description it states that my thinking functions is primarily supported by an introverted sensing perception, which I couldn't agree with more. It is used to manage the inner thoughts and emotions which leads to trusted ways of organizing and th solving of problems.

The classic temperament of an ESTJ is Epimethean for which a basic driving force is duty, service, and belonging.  What I found quite amusing was that in the details of describing my characteristics it mentioned the fact that your able to call a spade a spade which is actually the very words I use .  Of the draw backs to having this personality which I agre with is while being so head strong about being logical it may hinder others not to experiment or innovate when working with this individual. As stress increases it causes me to withdraw and at times desires alone time when intense emotions are not expressed.  Another similarity with this type and my actual personality is that I am very sensitive to critisim, though I am not above critisim I am sensitive in how that critisim is expressed.

As an ESJF the characteristics that most relate to me in the dominant function is being appreciative and accepting of people, enjoying company and seeking harmony in the process.  I am not a person that enjoys stress or commotion so when I am able to make peace in a situation I seek to do so. I tend to access the impact of the decisions on others, being sympathetic and compassionate by taking a personal approach by considering others feelings before my own. One one the negative ways I relate to the type is that I am an offender of not paying attention to my own needs in the process of putting others first. I do agree that I am reluctant to always try new things if a logical end is not in sight, so making a long term goal is wonderful to have but being prepared to modify in the light of experience and developing circumstances is something I must work on.  It is imperative for me to learn that as stress increases my learned behavior will give way and at that point shutting down my emotions will not work but better yet suggesting new ideas will be more practical.