Take this short personality test and respond to your test results.
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (12%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)
“They are extremely loyal to [friends], and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment’s notice […]”
One thing that I’ve only learned recently is…I sometimes get too involved in other people’s social problems. I don’t know why, but if someone is being mistreated, I take it upon myself to bring justice to the table…but sometimes my will clouds my judgement. This has happened to me more than once in life. Had I taken this personality test earlier in life, I would have kindly said “I’m sorry this is happening to you. I hope it turns out well” in those situations, and made a graceful exit without getting involved.
“And although they’re hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they’re getting, it’s somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself).”
I blame my mother (and grandmother) for this. They always said “Don’t sing your own praises. It looks much more gracious if others sing your praises for you. When you sing your own praises you sound boastful, and there’s no uglier thing than a boastful person.” Although it came from a good place and it worked in their small town, it doesn’t work in corporate or bureaucratic America where we’re expected to sing our praises in job interviews, resumes, curriculum vitae and other documents of the like. Maybe when I’m in my 30s I’ll be able to toot my own horn. Maybe.
“One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven’t known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for “sulking,” the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided “good manners.” An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ’s unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they “didn’t want to burden anyone with.”
THIS. This right here HAS to be the root of many an argument between my husband and I. I have trouble verbally articulating my feelings. Writing them down? I can write a novel (oh hai blog!). It’s a trait my father, brother and I all share. Luckily, my husband is the complete opposite and has no problem telling you exactly what’s bothering him. It’s something I’m working on, but it’s against my nature.
I guess they say that your 20s are when you learn about who you are. Jenni’s Blogtember prompt couldn’t have come at a better time, as my 20s are coming to an end.
Have you taken the personality quiz? Did you learn anything about yourself?
Linking up with Blogtember.
Charlotte says
I am an ISFJ too, and I totally agree with what you have posted here. I too feel the same way when it comes to putting across in words or any other way how I feel..and feel saddened by this as it is usually deemed by my husband as me being grumpy or miserable.
In the past I have been treated like a doormat..because I will just do anything people ask purely to make them happy.
I get it hun I do :) http://charlsparkle.blogspot.com
Kim says
I got ISFJ too! and the other bloggers I’ve seen who have done it got the same thing…maybe they should update the description to say: “& at one point in your life you will start a blog” haha!
Aleshea says
I love seeing what everyone got. I am an ENTJ. Apparently it is rare among women. One girls post said like .09 percent in females. SMH. Still cool to say I am unique.
Amanda says
I am also an ENTJ! It definitely seems to be quite rare among women…
I checked out the list of famous ENTJs and there were only 3 women and 17 men (some of them include Hannibal, Adolf Hitler and Simon Cowell!)
Amanda @ www/niesciorsnotes.com
Aleshea says
Yay! How exciting that there are few of us out there.
Kelsey Eaton says
this picture of you is so pretty!
Niki says
I really want to take this quiz! I know I will get introvert, but I’m curious as to the extent. And that is awful how you were treated. And completely unfair, it sounds!
Adri says
I got ISFJ too (so sending some ISFJ love) and it’s crazy some of the things they talked about was so true. And the points you talked about here were some of the ones that I identify the most with.
Friends and loyalty are extremely important as are my family members!! I too was thought to not ‘advertise’ my achievements, which now I’m learning that sometimes its needed and it’s okay to, but its hard. And I also keep everything bottled up when it comes you communicating verbally something that is bothering me, oh but I can write you a letter about it. lol
Loved your post. :)
Adri @ Adri’s Thoughts
Sara Elizabeth says
I’m an ESFJ so its always cool for me to learn more about those on the introverted spectrum! Definitely helps understand where people “come from” in their actions :) lovely post, Lisette!
Holley says
Great blog. I have trouble expressing feelings except in writing. :)
joannerambling says
Ok I am going over to take the test now my results………….Introvert(89%) Sensing(12%) Feeling(50%) Judging(44%)
Claire says
Urgh I can’t bear behaviour like that – if you ask someone for advice, your choice is to take it or don’t, you don’t get to judge them for the advice! I agree that 9 times out of 10 it’s best to smile politely and (virtually!) walk away from situations like that, but we’re all human – I have no doubt I’d have waded in too!
Susanne says
I am an INFJ. I don’t usually take personality test cause I don’t like having every inch of me on a screen… Besides, I know who I am without taking one of them. So it wasn’t exactly very new to me.
I really like the way you wrote this prompt!
xxSusanne
Kenya says
I am going to take it now… so interested to see what it says.
And LOVE that pic of you!!!!!
Kerry says
I am an ISFJ too and I thought it was very accurate. I tend to put others first and don’t like talking about my feeling so as not not burden others. Love that pic of you, the hair and the jacket!
Diane says
ISFJ Introvert(44%) Sensing(38%) Feeling(25%) Judging(44%) Interesting how a lot of the comm enters are the same! Must be a trait of blogging to be slightly introverted!
Sybil @ Peace it all Together says
As a psych student, I took this test many times over the years. I have always been an ISFJ.
Michelle I says
I absolutely loved this post!!! I am an ISTJ. It’s so amazing how accurate this little test is!!