MBTI

Last Sunday was interesting going over our MBTIs. I learned a lot about myself that I never really thought about before. My "type" is ISFJ (introvert, sensing, feeling, and jusdging.) I am described to be practical, realistic, considerate, and responsible, focusing on the nees of others and valuing harmony and cooperation. I am usually seen as quiet, serious, and traditional by others as well as supportive. I am also likely to make decisions based on personal values and concern for others. The list goes on too, but you get the idea.

Looking at my life, I have always taken care of others, whether it be my three younger siblings, my family and friends, the students I tutored through high school, or even for people I don't even know through volunteering, it's just something I did and never really thought about as to why. It just makes me feel good to put a smile on someone else's face, especially when I can see that smile and have them not know it was because of me.

I always just figured that I took after my mom in that I usually make schedules and plan things ahead of time. I am loyal to my friends, and even more so to my family. I try to make the most common sense option available to me, but always think about others in the process. Sometimes when I take awhile to answer a question, or don't say much in a converstion, it's because I'm busy listening, processing, and storing information away.

All these traits I've always known I have, and they make me who I am. I just find it so interesting that the descriptions that the MBTI gave for my personality type nailed me so sqarely on the head. It's something neat to put thought into; getting a better glimpse and understanding of who I am, even though none of it is set in stone.