LanaInTheSky
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So I've done the MBTI & cognitive functions tests many times, but the more I know the less sense it all seems to make... I normally type INFP or INTP, but I honestly have no more clue at this point. Help me out?
1) What aspect of your personality made you unsure of your type?
I tend to question everything. I guess it's also the stereotypes associated with each type - you can't really tick all the boxes, I'm aware of that, but I just really need a second opinion. It's possible that I'm not even one of the two types that I think I am.
2) What do you yearn for in life? Why?
Happiness. Something that will give my life meaning. I want to do something that fulfills me and isn't pointless to the world. Combining the two seems to be a struggle. I want to do things that bring me joy (art in any form), BUT also have some meaning for others.
3) Think about a time where you felt like you were at your finest. Tell us what made you feel that way.
I always feel good about myself when I'm successful (college, at art, etc.). Achievement makes me feel... worthy. Like I'm on the right track. What makes me feel good is doing something I love and showing it to others so they can enjoy it. When I was 17 me and my cousins put on a "summer festival" for our family (I was organizing it and it was my idea... just a bit of poetry, fun historical facts, singing, dancing). It was nice to see our family enjoying it, and frankly, also being proud of us.
4) What makes you feel inferior?
Not being confident enough to express myself, second guessing myself and consequently missing out on opportunities. I also feel inferior when I'm being kept in the dark, when I don't know or understand something.
5) What tends to weigh on your decisions? (Do you think about people, pro-cons, how you feel about it, etc.)
I sometimes make pro-cons, but mainly it's how I feel about it and whether it makes sense. For example when buying sth - do I like it and do I need it? Is it worth the money or would it be better to spend it on sth else.
6) When working on a project what is normally your emphasis? Do you like to have control of the outcome?
I like to work alone, I'm an individualist. That was I have all the control and no one else can be blamed if I fail (I can be pretty self-critical and perfectionistic). If I'm working in a group I avoid leadership because I don't like the responsibility of organizing everything and bossing people around. My emphasis is getting the job done, trying to be creative if I can, innovative (I only put in the extra effort if it matters to me), and if I'm passionate about it, if it's my idea, I don't mind taking the leadership in that case.
7) Describe a time where you had a lot of fun. How is your memory of it?
The "festival" that I described in question 3. I felt proud because I managed to make my idea into reality. It was hard work and the outcome was brilliant. It's a pleasant memory, quite vivid, but I also feel nostalgic about it and wish I could relive it.
8) When you want to learn something new, what feels more natural for you?
Briefly going through instructions (I can't be bother to be pedantic and precise about reading them), trying it out and figuring things as I go. I'm pretty stubborn in wanting to do it my way and am normally not very open to being told what and how to do it, so it may take me a little longer going it alone, but I feel like it's more rewarding to figure something out on your own - you can take more credit for it.
9) How organized do you think of yourself as?
I wish I was more organized. I'm not really bothered by the disorder on my desk (I find my way around, it makes sense to me), I don't really notice it that much.
10) How do you judge new ideas? You try to understand the principles behind it to see if they make sense or do you look for information that supports it?
I'm always skeptical, but if it sparks my interest, I usually try to get well informed about it and see it from all the angles. I try to understand the principles and seek information.
11) You find harmony by making sure everyone is doing fine and belonging to a given group or by making sure that you follow what you believe and being yourself?
I mostly take care of myself. I can't even make myself fit, let alone think of others.
12) Are you the kind that thinks before speaking or do you speak before thinking? Do you prefer one-on-one communication or group discussions?
I sometimes blurt out things without thinking, but mostly, I think for too long - and the moment to speak is gone (I tend to have a lot of self doubt). I definitely prefer one on one communication, group discussions stress me out because I just can't join in so I end up being the quiet observer (which I don't really hate all that much).
13) Do you jump into action right away or do you like to know where are you jumping before leaping? Does action speaks more than words?
I'm more hesitant when it comes to new things. Actions definitely speak more than words (though in my case (practically), I'm more words than actions, sadly).
14) It's Saturday. You're at home, and your favorite show is about to start. Your friends call you for a night out. What will you do?
I'm staying in. Not one for going out, partying, etc. I'd probably make an excuse.
15) How do you act when you're stressed out?
I don't open up to people I don't trust/know well, so I guess they can't tell, but to my really close friends and family, I tend to get very anxious, nervous, irritable. I often complain a lot, how much work I have.
16) What makes you dislike the personalities of some people?
Some people have big personalities and they can be a lot to take in. I don't like when people are too judgemental and opinionated or when they underestimate those of us who are a quieter type - just because we don't say much doesn't mean we don't think. I also don't like it when people are too dramatic or emotional for stupid reasons ("oh, my boyfriend broke up with me, it's the end of the world, i'll never be happy again!")
17) Is there anything you really like talking about with other people?
Things I like and am passionate about (music, movies). Discussing abstract topics can be fun too (human origin, why do we exist, are there other forms of life out there, etc.)
18) What kind of things do you pay the least attention to in your life?
Romance (but that's mainly because I'm asexual and have no interest in that). I don't really have a lot of friends either (mostly just people I'd consider acquaintances), but I'm not fussed about it because, frankly, I'm pretty self-sufficient and don't really have the need for a close bond with anyone.
19) How do your friends perceive you? What is wrong about their perception? ? What would your friends never say about your personality?
I'm a very different person around my friends than I am at home around my family. With friends I'm far less talkative, shy, don't express my opinions much. They wouldn't say I'm outgoing, probably wouldn't say I'm much fun tbh. At home, where I'm more comfortable around people, I'm more chatty, opinionated, funny, bubbly.
20) You got a whole day to do whatever you like. What kind of activities do you feel like doing?
Probably record some music, play guitar, paint a painting if i'm feeling inspired... Maybe try making a new dish for lunch, sth I haven't done before... watch a movie in the evening alone or with family/one close friend.
1) What aspect of your personality made you unsure of your type?
I tend to question everything. I guess it's also the stereotypes associated with each type - you can't really tick all the boxes, I'm aware of that, but I just really need a second opinion. It's possible that I'm not even one of the two types that I think I am.
2) What do you yearn for in life? Why?
Happiness. Something that will give my life meaning. I want to do something that fulfills me and isn't pointless to the world. Combining the two seems to be a struggle. I want to do things that bring me joy (art in any form), BUT also have some meaning for others.
3) Think about a time where you felt like you were at your finest. Tell us what made you feel that way.
I always feel good about myself when I'm successful (college, at art, etc.). Achievement makes me feel... worthy. Like I'm on the right track. What makes me feel good is doing something I love and showing it to others so they can enjoy it. When I was 17 me and my cousins put on a "summer festival" for our family (I was organizing it and it was my idea... just a bit of poetry, fun historical facts, singing, dancing). It was nice to see our family enjoying it, and frankly, also being proud of us.
4) What makes you feel inferior?
Not being confident enough to express myself, second guessing myself and consequently missing out on opportunities. I also feel inferior when I'm being kept in the dark, when I don't know or understand something.
5) What tends to weigh on your decisions? (Do you think about people, pro-cons, how you feel about it, etc.)
I sometimes make pro-cons, but mainly it's how I feel about it and whether it makes sense. For example when buying sth - do I like it and do I need it? Is it worth the money or would it be better to spend it on sth else.
6) When working on a project what is normally your emphasis? Do you like to have control of the outcome?
I like to work alone, I'm an individualist. That was I have all the control and no one else can be blamed if I fail (I can be pretty self-critical and perfectionistic). If I'm working in a group I avoid leadership because I don't like the responsibility of organizing everything and bossing people around. My emphasis is getting the job done, trying to be creative if I can, innovative (I only put in the extra effort if it matters to me), and if I'm passionate about it, if it's my idea, I don't mind taking the leadership in that case.
7) Describe a time where you had a lot of fun. How is your memory of it?
The "festival" that I described in question 3. I felt proud because I managed to make my idea into reality. It was hard work and the outcome was brilliant. It's a pleasant memory, quite vivid, but I also feel nostalgic about it and wish I could relive it.
8) When you want to learn something new, what feels more natural for you?
Briefly going through instructions (I can't be bother to be pedantic and precise about reading them), trying it out and figuring things as I go. I'm pretty stubborn in wanting to do it my way and am normally not very open to being told what and how to do it, so it may take me a little longer going it alone, but I feel like it's more rewarding to figure something out on your own - you can take more credit for it.
9) How organized do you think of yourself as?
I wish I was more organized. I'm not really bothered by the disorder on my desk (I find my way around, it makes sense to me), I don't really notice it that much.
10) How do you judge new ideas? You try to understand the principles behind it to see if they make sense or do you look for information that supports it?
I'm always skeptical, but if it sparks my interest, I usually try to get well informed about it and see it from all the angles. I try to understand the principles and seek information.
11) You find harmony by making sure everyone is doing fine and belonging to a given group or by making sure that you follow what you believe and being yourself?
I mostly take care of myself. I can't even make myself fit, let alone think of others.
12) Are you the kind that thinks before speaking or do you speak before thinking? Do you prefer one-on-one communication or group discussions?
I sometimes blurt out things without thinking, but mostly, I think for too long - and the moment to speak is gone (I tend to have a lot of self doubt). I definitely prefer one on one communication, group discussions stress me out because I just can't join in so I end up being the quiet observer (which I don't really hate all that much).
13) Do you jump into action right away or do you like to know where are you jumping before leaping? Does action speaks more than words?
I'm more hesitant when it comes to new things. Actions definitely speak more than words (though in my case (practically), I'm more words than actions, sadly).
14) It's Saturday. You're at home, and your favorite show is about to start. Your friends call you for a night out. What will you do?
I'm staying in. Not one for going out, partying, etc. I'd probably make an excuse.
15) How do you act when you're stressed out?
I don't open up to people I don't trust/know well, so I guess they can't tell, but to my really close friends and family, I tend to get very anxious, nervous, irritable. I often complain a lot, how much work I have.
16) What makes you dislike the personalities of some people?
Some people have big personalities and they can be a lot to take in. I don't like when people are too judgemental and opinionated or when they underestimate those of us who are a quieter type - just because we don't say much doesn't mean we don't think. I also don't like it when people are too dramatic or emotional for stupid reasons ("oh, my boyfriend broke up with me, it's the end of the world, i'll never be happy again!")
17) Is there anything you really like talking about with other people?
Things I like and am passionate about (music, movies). Discussing abstract topics can be fun too (human origin, why do we exist, are there other forms of life out there, etc.)
18) What kind of things do you pay the least attention to in your life?
Romance (but that's mainly because I'm asexual and have no interest in that). I don't really have a lot of friends either (mostly just people I'd consider acquaintances), but I'm not fussed about it because, frankly, I'm pretty self-sufficient and don't really have the need for a close bond with anyone.
19) How do your friends perceive you? What is wrong about their perception? ? What would your friends never say about your personality?
I'm a very different person around my friends than I am at home around my family. With friends I'm far less talkative, shy, don't express my opinions much. They wouldn't say I'm outgoing, probably wouldn't say I'm much fun tbh. At home, where I'm more comfortable around people, I'm more chatty, opinionated, funny, bubbly.
20) You got a whole day to do whatever you like. What kind of activities do you feel like doing?
Probably record some music, play guitar, paint a painting if i'm feeling inspired... Maybe try making a new dish for lunch, sth I haven't done before... watch a movie in the evening alone or with family/one close friend.