What's your Myer-Briggs Personality Type? - Page 4

Teyrnon · 07-26-2011, 06:17 PM

Most of the times I've taken it I was INFP though once or twice I came out as INTP. Once when I took the long form it came out as INxP. I'm just about on the fifty percent line between F/T.

Bookpossum · 07-27-2011, 12:29 AM

Hello, I'm new to Mobile Read and enjoying it very much, while I wait for the delivery of my Kobo Touch, my first e-reader.

I'm ISFJ though borderline N/S. I have a theory that Is tend to prefer cats (whose behaviour is pretty clearly I) to dogs (mostly wildly E, including our Labrador). Any takers on that one?

Bookpossum · 07-27-2011, 06:25 AM

A further contribution: have you come across the Prayers for the M-B Types? They are very clever. My two are:

ISFJ God, help me to be more laid back and help me to do that exactly right!
INFJ God, help me not to be a perfectionist. (Did I spell that correctly?)

I'm going on holidays tomorrow morning Australian time (with paperbacks as the Kobo Touch didn't arrive in time) so apologies if anyone responds to this and is looking for a reply.

TenaciousBadger · 07-27-2011, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookpossum

A further contribution: have you come across the Prayers for the M-B Types? They are very clever. My two are:

ISFJ God, help me to be more laid back and help me to do that exactly right!
INFJ God, help me not to be a perfectionist. (Did I spell that correctly?)

I'm going on holidays tomorrow morning Australian time (with paperbacks as the Kobo Touch didn't arrive in time) so apologies if anyone responds to this and is looking for a reply.

Welcome to the forum, bookpossum! And yeah for ISFJ, it sounds just about exactly right

PeterT · 07-27-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookpossum

A further contribution: have you come across the Prayers for the M-B Types?

http://www.bouldertherapist.com/html...ersbriggs.html

INTP: Lord help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.

PeterT · 07-27-2011, 08:48 AM

OOPS Double post

badgoodDeb · 07-27-2011, 12:33 PM

INTJ: Lord keep me open to others' ideas, WRONG though they may be.

yup, that's me!

I suspect us introverts are the ones running the computers, and hence the internet. Mwah-hah-hah!!

jupstin · 07-27-2011, 12:43 PM

Am I the first ISTJ in this thread? Well, allow me to introduce myself (in the 2nd person...because I don't want to change every reference to "you" into "me")

As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.

ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake.

ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.

ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book".

The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no" when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.

The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.

ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.

The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while.

ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs.

The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words.

ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.

ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty.

Under stress, ISTJs may fall into "catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom.

In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be.

Jungian functional preference ordering:

Dominant: Introverted Sensing
Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling
Inferior: Extraverted Intuition

jupstin · 07-27-2011, 12:44 PM

And here's the relevant prayer:

ISTJ: Lord help me to relax about insignificant details beginning tomorrow at 11:41.23 am e.s.t.

Xanthe · 07-27-2011, 09:03 PM

INFP here.

pholy · 07-28-2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

INFP: God, help me to finish everything I sta

ENFP: God,help me to keep my mind on one th-Look a bird-ing at a time.

Hmm, it looks like I sort of toggle between E and I... both prayers look spot on.

07-27-2011, 08:48 AM	#51
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,527 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	OOPS Double post Last edited by PeterT; 07-27-2011 at 08:48 AM. Reason: OOPS Double post :(

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Short Fiction Ferber, Edna: Personality Plus. V1. 9 Feb 2011	crutledge	Kindle Books (offline)	0	02-09-2011 03:15 PM
Short Fiction Ferber, Edna: Personality Plus. V1. 9 Feb 2011	crutledge	ePub Books (offline)	0	02-09-2011 03:14 PM
Short Fiction Ferber, Edna: Personality Plus. V1. 9 Feb 2011	crutledge	BBeB/LRF Books (offline)	0	02-09-2011 03:12 PM
Seriously thoughtful Do avatar images influence your impression of personality?	Ea	Lounge	399	12-10-2009 02:00 PM
Display File Type and Sort by Type	pragmortal	Calibre	7	09-21-2009 08:07 PM

07-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#46
Teyrnon Groupie Posts: 190 Karma: 384 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Eastern United States Device: jetBook, Kindle DX, Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Nook Simple Touch	Most of the times I've taken it I was INFP though once or twice I came out as INTP. Once when I took the long form it came out as INxP. I'm just about on the fifty percent line between F/T.

07-27-2011, 12:29 AM	#47
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Hello, I'm new to Mobile Read and enjoying it very much, while I wait for the delivery of my Kobo Touch, my first e-reader. I'm ISFJ though borderline N/S. I have a theory that Is tend to prefer cats (whose behaviour is pretty clearly I) to dogs (mostly wildly E, including our Labrador). Any takers on that one?

07-27-2011, 06:25 AM	#48
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	A further contribution: have you come across the Prayers for the M-B Types? They are very clever. My two are: ISFJ God, help me to be more laid back and help me to do that exactly right! INFJ God, help me not to be a perfectionist. (Did I spell that correctly?) I'm going on holidays tomorrow morning Australian time (with paperbacks as the Kobo Touch didn't arrive in time) so apologies if anyone responds to this and is looking for a reply.

07-27-2011, 12:33 PM	#52
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,550 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	INTJ: Lord keep me open to others' ideas, WRONG though they may be. yup, that's me! I suspect us introverts are the ones running the computers, and hence the internet. Mwah-hah-hah!!

07-27-2011, 12:43 PM	#53
jupstin Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 1005378 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambria, California Device: Kindle 2	Am I the first ISTJ in this thread? Well, allow me to introduce myself (in the 2nd person...because I don't want to change every reference to "you" into "me") As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically. ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake. ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings. ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book". The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no" when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of. The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear. ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed. The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while. ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs. The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words. ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations. ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty. Under stress, ISTJs may fall into "catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom. In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be. Jungian functional preference ordering: Dominant: Introverted Sensing Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking Tertiary: Introverted Feeling Inferior: Extraverted Intuition

07-27-2011, 12:44 PM	#54
jupstin Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 1005378 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambria, California Device: Kindle 2	And here's the relevant prayer: ISTJ: Lord help me to relax about insignificant details beginning tomorrow at 11:41.23 am e.s.t.

07-27-2011, 09:03 PM	#55
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	INFP here.

Advert

Advert