Affirmation Solicitations

After getting back my Affirmation Solicitations I found that my favorite one was this one from my cousin.

 Descriptions:

1. Humble

2. Uplifting

3. Sensitive to others

4. Responsible

5. Absolutely Amazing!

Paragraph:
“Stephanie is a person that may come off as shy but over the years has learned to bring out her spastic and energetic side. She always has a positive attitude to what goes on around her even if she is uncomfortable with her situation. Stephanie is responsible in all aspects of her life. Something you will often hear Stephanie say is “I don’t care”. In these situations she strives to put the desires of others before her own. She is looked up to by many people older than her, younger than her, as well as her peers. She is rarely looked down upon with disapproving eyes. Stephanie is also committed. At home she strives to show love and patience to her family. At church, she is involved in several different ministries and makes efforts to improve her faith. With friends (and cousins) she makes a point to always take time to catch up on how they are doing and spend time with them.”

Myers-Briggs Test Results

I found the results of my Myers-Briggs personality test very interesting but slightly inaccurate. I was given the acronym ESFJ. However, I am only 1% Extrovert, 12% Sensing, 25% Feeling, and 56% judging. I was kind of surprised that I am classified as an extrovert (even if it is only 1%) especially when I read the description of an ESFJ. I don’t agree with a lot of what the description says. One paragraph in particular I thought did not describe me at all! It says “Strong, contradictory forces consume the ESFJ. Their sense of right and wrong wrestles with an overwhelming rescuing, 'mothering' drive. This sometimes results in swift, immediate action taken upon a transgressor, followed by stern reprimand; ultimately, however, the prodigal is wrested from the gallows of their folly, just as the noose tightens and all hope is lost, by the very executioner!” I really can’t see that being characteristic of me! I do not have a strong, contradictory personality and I do not at all sternly reprimand people. Honestly, none of the description really suites me.

However, at the bottom of that description, it says “Because you appear to have marginal or no preference of Extroversion over Introversion, characteristics of more than one personality type may apply to you: ESFJ and ISFJ” and I actually found that to be completely true. When reading the ISFJ description, I could see myself all over it! It starts out with a sentence that I think all-encompasses me: “ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed’”. I love to feel needed in all areas of life.

Another part which I thought very much described me was when it says that ISFJs “are notoriously bad at delegating”. That is very true. If I am working on a group project, I would gladly take the whole thing upon myself in order to ensure that it is “all done right” according to how I think it should be done. The description also lists an ISFJ as a more one-on-one type of person and who likes to work in smaller groups. They also tend to make very “pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles”.  I have always enjoyed working in smaller groups over large groups and I most definitely like being the “runner up” not the person in charge.

To conclude, I think that the test gathered that I was slightly more extroverted than introverted because I do really enjoy being around people, but I am not what you would call your social butterfly. I was published as an ESFJ but I really think that I am much more an ISFJ.

Testing

Testing... testing. This is a test.