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Hello, I need help figuring out my type. I’ve been looking into Myers Briggs and cognitive functions for a while now. However, I’m afraid I’ve started subscribing to stereotypes and trying to fit myself into a certain box; I’ve lost my ability to be objective. I’ve heard that writing style can be fairly indicative of type — so I suppose I’ll spend some time writing about my characteristics.
1) I go through phases of being social and being reclusive. Earlier this year, I spent about a month being intensely social — talking to almost anyone, forging new relationships left and right. At a point, I suddenly started feeling overwhelmed. I couldn’t manage so many superficial relationships.
2) I’m very cognizant of the social web that exists around me. Maybe it’s all in my head. I know that certain social groups exist; I know that being associated with certain people can affect my social status. I don’t like the way I view things, but, in this situation, it’s probably best to be frank. I don’t strike up friendships purely for the purpose of elevating my social status.
3) At the same time, I see very clear boundaries between myself and some individuals or groups. I feel like I can’t breach those boundaries because we’re fundamentally different or because whoever it is — they don’t like me.
4) I love striking up conversations with people; small talk is fine as long as it isn’t prolonged. As an adolescent, I don’t connect very well with many people my age. With adults, though, it’s a different story. That’s not to say I don’t have friends; I have a few very dear friends. I find myself worrying about whether they like or appreciate me as much as I do them.
5) In the future, I want to enter into academia. I know that there’s a relentless thirst for publications and money and resources — but researching and teaching will be intellectually and emotionally fulfilling for me. Should also pay decently, with time. I’ve been working on some biochemical research for about a year now and I really enjoy the work I’m doing. I love taking my ideas and turning them into reality — designing and running experiments and getting results.
6) I’m not a selfless person and that doesn’t bother me as much as it should. I’ve always considered myself empathetic but I don’t know how true that is. A close family member recently had a medical incident and is now in recovery — throughout the whole process, I tried to show that I cared. But ultimately I was focused primarily on myself and my priorities.
7) I’d rather be a leader than a follower. I want people to like and respect me. I’m content with the few close friendships I have but I want more people with whom I connect with at a deeper level.
8) Writing emails is such a process with me. I’ll write and re-write until I’m sure I’ve conveyed my message in the clearest way.
9) I love public speaking. Oral presentations are infinitely exciting.
10) I make a hell of a lot of lists. I have a lot of ideas and I feel overwhelmed if I don’t record them. I was driving a few days ago and thought of a few ideas regarding things I’m involved in and working on — so I turned on a voice recorder at a red light and vocalized my ideas. I like writing my ideas down, though; verbalizing ideas doesn’t help me develop them. I need to figure things out in my head first.
I’m worrying that my language was too pompous and that I didn’t include enough concrete examples. I think my writing has become more authentic by this point, probably because the first section was more planned and the latter section was more like — oh! I should include that!
Thank you so much in advance — I’m looking forward to your insight. Let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
1) I go through phases of being social and being reclusive. Earlier this year, I spent about a month being intensely social — talking to almost anyone, forging new relationships left and right. At a point, I suddenly started feeling overwhelmed. I couldn’t manage so many superficial relationships.
2) I’m very cognizant of the social web that exists around me. Maybe it’s all in my head. I know that certain social groups exist; I know that being associated with certain people can affect my social status. I don’t like the way I view things, but, in this situation, it’s probably best to be frank. I don’t strike up friendships purely for the purpose of elevating my social status.
3) At the same time, I see very clear boundaries between myself and some individuals or groups. I feel like I can’t breach those boundaries because we’re fundamentally different or because whoever it is — they don’t like me.
4) I love striking up conversations with people; small talk is fine as long as it isn’t prolonged. As an adolescent, I don’t connect very well with many people my age. With adults, though, it’s a different story. That’s not to say I don’t have friends; I have a few very dear friends. I find myself worrying about whether they like or appreciate me as much as I do them.
5) In the future, I want to enter into academia. I know that there’s a relentless thirst for publications and money and resources — but researching and teaching will be intellectually and emotionally fulfilling for me. Should also pay decently, with time. I’ve been working on some biochemical research for about a year now and I really enjoy the work I’m doing. I love taking my ideas and turning them into reality — designing and running experiments and getting results.
6) I’m not a selfless person and that doesn’t bother me as much as it should. I’ve always considered myself empathetic but I don’t know how true that is. A close family member recently had a medical incident and is now in recovery — throughout the whole process, I tried to show that I cared. But ultimately I was focused primarily on myself and my priorities.
7) I’d rather be a leader than a follower. I want people to like and respect me. I’m content with the few close friendships I have but I want more people with whom I connect with at a deeper level.
8) Writing emails is such a process with me. I’ll write and re-write until I’m sure I’ve conveyed my message in the clearest way.
9) I love public speaking. Oral presentations are infinitely exciting.
10) I make a hell of a lot of lists. I have a lot of ideas and I feel overwhelmed if I don’t record them. I was driving a few days ago and thought of a few ideas regarding things I’m involved in and working on — so I turned on a voice recorder at a red light and vocalized my ideas. I like writing my ideas down, though; verbalizing ideas doesn’t help me develop them. I need to figure things out in my head first.
I’m worrying that my language was too pompous and that I didn’t include enough concrete examples. I think my writing has become more authentic by this point, probably because the first section was more planned and the latter section was more like — oh! I should include that!
Thank you so much in advance — I’m looking forward to your insight. Let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
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