After you took the Myers Briggs type test, you should have received a four letter type. Ha ha, four letter word! type. And I just know that after contemplating all the secrets of the universe, you wondered, “What does it all mean???”
The Following is a step-by-step guide to understanding your Type Indicators, those little letters that take up so little space but mean so much indeed!
Disclaimer: Please remember, its only ethical for the individual whose type is in question to do the actual “typing.” Never let a test define who you are…not a math test, not an english test, and certainly not a personality test! If you do not agree with the results, and really want to know what type you may identify with, research it! A test is a series of questions, and is not as intelligent as [most] human beings! (hahaha)
First Letter: E or I?
E’s
Expend Energy and replenish when around people. Extrovert energy typically increases (some more rapidly than others) when around others. Extroverts are more likely to have all the energy sapped out of them when they are not around people.
I’s
Conserve Energy and get the life sapped out when around people. They enjoy retreating to personal time, personal space to recharge.
* Introvert does not i repeat DOES NOT mean a person is shy. Shyness is a completely different concept altogether, albeit an evil one in my book. This concept promulgates the notion that introversion is “bad.” Its not. It just “is.”
2nd Letter: S or N?
S’s
Are practical people. They tend to focus on what “is.” Typically S’s do not care to spend long hours theorizing or talking philosophy. They do not care to look into deeper meanings on a regular basis, seeing such thought as overanalyzing. However, they are just as capable as any N to understand deeper meaning and thought processes. Its just not their preference.
N’s
Are imaginative people. N’s often are known from a young age as daydreamers, or having their head in the clouds. N’s tend to see the world in deeper meanings without even meaning to. N’s enjoy thinking about a “better way” for things.
3rd Letter: T or F?
T’s
Base decisions off objective criteria. They tend to seek justice over mercy. T’s value making “unbiased” decisions. T’s may weigh heavily the facts more so than a person’s feelings. As a result, they may occasionally hurt feelings or be seen as inconsiderate. However, T’s are excellent at making logical decisions that may benefit the successes of a group or individual.
F’s
Base decisions off subjective criteria. They tend to seek mercy over justice. F’s value making “feelings based” decisions. They may alter their decision to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. They may be described as compassionate. However, F’s may make decisions that are illogical or irrational. They tend to weigh feelings above other factors when feelings are less important.
4th Letter: J or P?
J’s
Tend to prefer a structured life. They may enjoy following a schedule. J’s are more likely to follow up on tasks they find monotonous.
P’s
Tend to prefer a flexible life. They like keeping things open-ended. P’s are often seen as casual. They often seek spontaneity.
Myers Briggs Type Indicators should not be used to make life decisions unless the user has determined what and/or how the Indicators apply to them. Do not ever let a Type Indicator Test tell you what to think, who to be, how to dress, or where you left your umbrella with the 5 rainbow colors . And should the Test try to tell you what to think, or which shirt to wear to your new job, or where to find your long lost beloved umbrella, smack that test, and smack it hard! Either that or you may want to go for your annual physician’s exam…
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