Why Are Introverts So Darn Hard on Themselves?
16 July 2018 / By Jayne ThompsonWhat's your standard of perfection?
Mine is ridiculously, suffocatingly, constipatingly high.
My Life as an Introverted Radio Host
28 May 2018 / By Susan HuebertIt’s early on a Wednesday morning and even though I would like to sleep longer, I have already begun to prepare for the day. I got up long before dawn to prepare for a weekly task that I could never have imagined myself doing during my shy days: hosting a radio talk show at the University of Winnipeg.
Does Age Matter More When You’re An Introvert?
02 April 2018 / By Megan MaloneIn many cultures around the world, youth is associated with energy and passion. Reflective and calm personality traits are associated with being older and wiser. We are comfortable with these stigmas; however, we are slightly less comfortable when someone flips the switch.
6 Ways to Thrive as a Sensitive and Ambitious Introvert
12 February 2018 / By Megan MaloneAre you a hard worker who feels like your work regularly goes unnoticed or underappreciated? Do you set many goals but keep most of them to yourself for fear of judgment and failure? Are you desperate for success but get exhausted just thinking about attempting the traditional routes to getting there — networking and ladder climbing, among others? If you found yourself nodding along to each of these questions, you may be a sensitive and ambitious Introvert.
What Business You Should Start, Based on Your Personality Type: Part 2 - Artisans and Guardians
29 January 2018 / By Jayne ThompsonType preferences mean that some personalities are more likely than others to start their own business. Last week, we looked at NT (Rationals) and NF (Idealists), the types most likely to leap into entrepreneurship, and discovered the types of businesses in which they might excel.
How FJ Types View Social Responsibility
12 September 2017 / By Megan MaloneDo you feel like you easily pick up on the emotions of others? Are you the person in your family or friendship group who is always trying to maintain harmony? Would others describe you as warm, empathetic, or caring? If you answered yes to each of these questions, you might be an FJ personality type.
ISFJs at Work - How to Take Off the Invisibility Cloak
29 August 2017 / By Michelle LaureyPicture Mark. He goes to work every day, does what he’s told without asking questions, helps his co-workers when he’s asked, and generally, does his work behind the scenes never asking to be praised for it. Mark knows when everyone’s birthdays and other special occasions are, and he always remembers to congratulate them. Once, he helped John, who he shares his office with, avoid a serious argument with his wife. Mark remembered their anniversary and reminded John just in time for him to buy his lovely wife a present.
Categories: Personality At Work, ISFJ
Avoiding Burnout as an ISFJ personality type
15 August 2017 / By Stefanie WilliamsIsn’t it strange how the finest qualities of someone’s personality can become their biggest challenge in life? Consider the ISFJ personality type as an example.
Categories: Personality At Work, ISFJ
4 Personality Types You Meet in Every Office (And How to Handle Them)
25 July 2017 / By Addison JenningIf you are like most people, you spend most of your waking hours at work. Getting along with your co-workers is not only necessary for your professional success, but also for your sanity. Whatever your own personality type, it’s likely that you’ll encounter clashing personality types and traits that make existing in your office difficult. This is why knowing these traits and how to deal with them will make work more enjoyable.
Four Signs You’re a Highly Rational Feeler
14 March 2017 / By Stephanie DoraisSo you got the Feeling (F) personality type on your Typefinder result. You’ve just joined a unique group of enthusiasts, optimists, nurturers and artists. Word on the street is that William Shakespeare was an INFP and Oscar Wilde an ENFP, so you’re in the company of giants.