Have you ever taken a personality test? I just did for fun, and got exactly what I expected. I took a version of the Jung/Myers-Briggs personality test just now to see what it would say. Here are my results:
INFJ – creative, smart, focus on fantasy more than reality, attracted to sad things, fears doing the wrong thing, observer, avoidant, fears drawing attention to self, anxious, cautious, somewhat easily frightened, easily offended, private, easily hurt, socially uncomfortable, emotionally moody, does not like to be looked at, fearful, perfectionist, can sabotage self, can be wounded at the core, values solitude, guarded, does not like crowds, organized, second guesses self, more likely to support marijuana legalization, focuses on peoples hidden motives, prone to crying, not competitive, prone to feelings of loneliness, not spontaneous, prone to sadness, longs for a stabilizing relationship, fears rejection in relationships, frequently worried, can feel victimized, prone to intimidation, lower energy, strict with self
Here is a link to the test I just took. I was through it in about five minutes. Short and sweet. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
I think that gives a very good look into who I am, though it makes me sound a bit more depressed than I am. I have a fairly good outlook on life. I don’t hold onto things for too long, I think. When I’m hurt, I cut away at whatever hurt me to get it out of my life, and that helps me get over it faster. I am lonely a lot, but I think it’s because I have such high expectations of the people I surround myself with. If a person makes choices I deem as bad (complete lack of compassion, tells lies easily, demands respect but gives none, doesn’t use rational thinking, takes advantage of others, etc) then I ditch them quick. I don’t willingly associate with people like that simply because I’ve had enough interactions with those types to teach me it’s not worth my time.
It tickles me that it says “not competitive.” I think that’s the one trait that is dead wrong in the list. I’m very competitive. I take extreme pride in doing a thing and doing it WELL. I’m constantly comparing myself to the people around me and trying to better myself based on what I find. For instance, when I hurt someone’s feelings, I apologize and try to make things right. I like when the offended person responds kindly to me – I don’t like when I get backlash once for the initial offense and a second time when I try to make amends. So I try to remember that feeling when someone offends me and offers an apology. I am proud that I can look at being offended as a chance to grow a relationship instead of an excuse to end it. This ties in with my social awkwardness, I suppose. I’m proud that in some small ways I am more compassionate and able to forgive than the other people who look down on me for my awkwardness (oddly enough, the people who lack compassion and the ability to forgive are usually Christians… go figure).
This personality type paints a picture that lets me see why I make the choices I make, too. I AM easily frightened – I experienced being jobless and homeless and don’t want to be caught in that situation again. I AM guarded – I’ve been hurt by so many people that it takes a long time to gain my trust. I AM attracted to sad things, because I would like to help the people affected and maybe learn how to avoid those same sad things in my own life. I DO focus on fantasy more than reality, because if I’m being honest here – reality sucks sometimes. That’s why I had to give up on the TV years ago. I’d much rather live my life without worrying over all of the negative things in the media. I DON’T like crowds, which is exactly why I don’t enjoy shopping or even going out during the holiday season, and why I can’t enjoy myself living in a city or apartment. I AM fearful. I see gas prices tripling in the past 20 years. I see food prices skyrocketing. I see debt increasing. I see wages going stagnant. I’m fearful for the future, and that’s why I’m so attracted to the prepared lifestyle – it negates that fear.
I’m curious if these traits are common in country folk. Where do you stand on the spectrum?
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December 18, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Kate
I’m so glad all is well with you. We are slowly getting back to normal here, and not celebrating xmas means is a joyful time for me..Im off work, with no obligations after the 23rd. We do a very quiet, one gift to one person, game night on or around Solstice. Planning a new tradition, my youngest and I…..a sockball fight! (since we rarely get snow, and never in Dec!)
ok,
I just took the personality test you linked to. A little creepy, how accurate it is!
I’m INTJ..almost like you, but with a strong reason component.
QUOTE: To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of “definiteness”, of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don’t know. UNQUOTE
And from another site
* On personality trait measures, score as Discreet,Industrious, Logical,
Deliberate, Self-Confident, and Methodical
* Among types least likely to suffer heart disease and cardiac problems
* Least likely of all the types to believe in a higher spiritual power
* One of two types with highest college GPA
* Among types with highest income
* Personal values include Achievement
* Of all types, least likely to state that they value Home/family, Financial
security, Relationships & friendships, and Community service
* Overrepresented among MBA students and female small business
owners
* Commonly found in scientific or technical fields, computer occupations,
and legal professions
YEP..That’s me, to a T. I know what I know, see no problem in telling people what I know to be true, and expect them to both see the value in that, and offer it back. I don’t get all the games people play, and have little interest in learning them. Just state outright what’s on your mind, and lets work it out, or laugh over it.
I do have trouble reading people’s body language and subtle cues, and prefer a very direct approach….probably why I have a very small circle of friends. They love me,though! And I’m learning better…slowly!
The one thing I strongly disagree with is not valuing home/family. Home is most important to me….it’s my sanctuary, and where I want everyone to feel safe and cared for. On a goddess quiz (I have pagan friends. what can I say?) I always end up being Hestia. I want to be Diana, or Aphrodite…but I’m always the hearth minder. Ah well. I make great bread, and cookies….lol
I do love, though, that I am one of those least likely to believe in a higher power! ;o)
January 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm
shannon
Took the test. Have the same profile as you: an INFJ. Everyone should take this test. It would save everyone a lot of time trying to be friends with someone you’re just not compatible with lol
January 31, 2018 at 8:04 am
terrabee
I found this blog because I was looking up the characteristics of a homesteader for a book I’m writing. Funny enough, I’m an INFJ as well, (I’ve taken many different tests over the last 15 years and they always come out the same) and I am also an atheist homesteader.
Kate: I also gave up celebrating any religious holidays with my kids, not wanting to teach them that we just follow the masses and don’t think through what we believe…and we started having a fun “bring on the light” day during the winter solstice. I’ll have to try that sock fight. We do have a ton of snow, but most of the time, it’s no snowball consistency.
Looking forward to reading through the rest of this site.
January 31, 2018 at 8:36 am
atheisthomesteader
Thanks for checking out my blog. I stopped writing a while back. Life turned upside down, went pear shaped, chewed me up, and spit me out. I had fun with this venture while it lasted. Good luck to you on your adventure!