The personality information in this tab is based upon the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) information, the 16personalities.com website, and my own experience and knowledge.
Stumbling upon a description of my personality type as an INFP was one of the most pivotal, affirming moments of my life.
I am an INFP. We comprise only 2% of society. The rarer personality types are often misunderstood and the people themselves with these types struggle loving and accepting themselves because most of society doesn't think, feel, and perceive like we do. We feel as if no one understands us, and we most likely don't understand ourselves.
Learning our type is not meant to pigeon hole us, but rather to help us understand ourselves better, to embrace our strengthens and to be aware of and balance our weaknesses.
When we understand our type and the type of those we love, we can support and encourage one another rather than make each other wrong.
I felt different my whole life. I felt rejected and lonely. I sought approval from others because I had no grounding in myself, thus I not only didn't approve of myself, I thought I was wrong or defective. Growing up on a farm, I had to hide my sensitivities and feelings. Psychology wasn't as prevalent or accessible in my childhood. We had a farm to run, that is what mattered, not my personality or feelings.
Because of the truth of the Law of Attraction, I attracted mates who affirmed how I felt about myself, which was not good. One of my former mates was a very strong ESTJ, the exact opposite of me. As a perpetual pursuer of Psychology, one day I stumbled across the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. I read about the 16 personality types and I took the test.
(Take the test at 16personalities.com)
Reading my type for the first time was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I had thought I was weird and wrong. I had thought I needed to change who I was to be accepted. I learned about my amazing strengths and could definitely see my weaknesses too, but I was super empowered to be the best me I could be. My former mate had been telling me to just change. He did not see any value in anything other than what was black and white or logical. As an INFP, that perspective completely shuts down our main way of taking in and interpreting information.
After I learned how to embrace me fully, I could also embrace others. Then I learned how to create healthy communication, compromise, and conflict resolution skills that honored our personalities.
Let's celebrate our uniquenesses, stop making each other wrong,
and help each other be better.
Step 1 Know your type
Step 2 Learn HOW to accept each other's differences, facilitate healthy communication, compromise, and conflict resolution.
We teach you HOW.
These HeartWorkUniversity Courses plant you strongly in your personality and give you the tools to understand yourself and your dates and mates; especially in conflict, compatibility & compromise:
Unleash Your Confident Authenticity - shed the shoulds, release past messages (you will take the MBTI personality test)
How to be Valued and Value Others - Learn Your Valuable Verbs
Compatibility & Compromise Requirements: Learn What is Certain & Negotiable & How to Express Yourself Confidently
The Strengths & Weaknesses of each type (according to 16Personalities.com)
INTJ - The Architect
Strengths
-quick,imaginative,and strategic mind
-high self-confidence
-independent and decisive
-hard-working and determined
--open-minded
--jacks of all trades
Weaknesses
-arrogant
-judgemental
-overly analytical
-loathe highly structured environments
INFJ - The Advocate
Strengths
-creative
-insightful
-inspiring and convincing
-decisive
-determined and passionate
Weaknesses
-sensitive
-extremely private
-perfectionistic
-always need to have a cause
-can burn out easily
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ENTJ - The Commander
Strengths
-efficient
-energetic
-self-confident
-strong-willed
-strategic thinkers
-charismatic and inspiring
Weaknesses
-stubborn and dominant
-intolerant
-impatient
-arrogant
-poor handling of emotions
-cold and ruthless
ENTP - The Debater
Strengths
-knowledge
-quick thinkers
-original
-excellent brainstormers
-charismatic
-energetic
Weaknesses
-very argumentative
-insensitive
-intolerant
-can find it difficult to focus
-dislike practical matters
INFP - The Mediator
ENFJ - The Protagonist
Strengths
-idealistic
-seek and value harmony
-open-minded and flexible
-very creative
-passionate and energetic
-dedicated and hard-working
Weaknesses
-too idealistic
-too altruistic
-impractical
-dislike dealing with data
-take things personally
-difficult to get to know
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Strengths
-tolerant
-reliable
-charismatic
-altruistic
-natural leaders
Weaknesses
-overly idealistic
-too selfless
-too sensitive
-fluctuating self-esteem
-struggle to make tough decisions
INTP - The Logician
Strengths
-great analysts and
abstract thinkers
-imaginative and original
-open-minded
-enthusiastic
-objective
-honest and straightforward
Weaknesses
-very private and withdrawn
-insensitive
-absent-minded
-condescending
-loathe rules and guidelines
-second-guess themselves
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ENFP - The Campaigner
Strengths
-curious
-observant
-energetic and enthusiastic
-excellent communicators
-know how to relax
-very popular and friendly
Weaknesses
-poor practical skills
-find it difficult to focus
-overthink things
-get stressed easily
-highly emotional
-independent to a fault
ISTJ - The Logistician
ISFJ - The Defender
Strengths
-honest and direct
-strong-willed and dutiful
-very responsible
-calm and practical
-create and enforce order
-jacks of all trades
Weaknesses
-stubborn
-insensitive
-always by the book
-jugemental
-often unreasonably blame themselves
Strengths
-supportive
-reliable and patient
-imaginative and observant
-enthusiastic
-loyal and hard-working
-good and practical skills
Weaknesses
-humble and shy
-take things too personally
-repress their feelings
-overload themselves
-reluctant to change
-too altruistic
ESTJ - The Executive
Strengths
-dedicated
-strong-willed
-direct and honest
-loyal, patient, and reliable
-enjoy creating order
-excellent organizers
Weaknesses
-inflexible and stubborn
-uncomfortable with unconventional situations
-judgmental
-too focused on social status
-difficult to relax
-difficulty expressing emotion
ESFJ - The Consul
Strengths
-strong practical skills
-strong sense of duty
-very loyal
-sensitive and warm
-good at connecting with others
Weaknesses
-worried about their social status
-inflexible
-reluctant to innovate or improvise
-vulnerable to criticism
-often too needy
-too selfless
ISTP - The Virtuoso
Strengths
-optimistic and energetic
-creative and practical
-spontaneous and rational
-know how to prioritize
-great in a crisis
-relaxed
Weaknesses
-stubborn
-insensitive
-private and reserved
-easily bored
-dislike commitment
-risky behavior
ISFP - The Adventurer
ESTP - The Entrepreneur
Strengths
-charming
-sensitive to others
-imaginative
-passionate
-curious
-aritistic
Weaknesses
-fiercely independent
-unpredictable
-easily stressed
-overly competitive
-fluctuating self-esteem
Strengths
-bold
-rational and practical
-original
-perceptive
-direct
-sociable
Weaknesses
-insensitive
-impatient
-risk-prone
-unstructured
-may miss the bigger picture
-defiant
ESFP - The Entertainer
Strengths
-bold
-original
-aesthetics and showmanship
-practical
-observant
-excellent people skills
Weaknesses
-sensitive
-conflict-averse
-easily bored
-poor long-term planners
-unfocused
