ISTJs have an inner willpower that other personalities can only dream about. We stare down a situation and take notes, willing to remain aloof until we can arrive at a solid conclusion. The right conclusion. And if this keen observer forgets that she is being observed, well, things get messy.
And you know how we feel about messy.
ISTJs are unhealthy when our best characteristics turn a corner to the dark side.
Did you know that Carl Jung—who first identified the four cognitive functions Myers and Briggs later developed in their personality work—Sensation (S), Intuition (I), Thinking (T), and Feeling (F)—was not only interested in typology, but also in astrology?
It can be hard to change your day-to-day schedule with a hectic lifestyle, but sometimes all you need is a little push to make your day better. To start improving your day in a simple, effective way, you can incorporate one new habit and see a big difference. To find an easy habit you can start practicing right away, why not look at your personality type?
Here, we’re using Enneagram types to figure out your perfect productivity-boosting habit. They are guaranteed to improve your mood and your day!
Personality testing can tell you a lot about yourself, including your strengths and the best path for you. But what happens when you defy your personality type?
From finding new interests to risking your relationships, ignoring your personality type can have some unexpected outcomes – good and bad. You might feel lost or confused but you might also end up uncovering traits you didn’t know you have.
Here are 9 things that can happen when you defy your personality type.
The Tin Man was wrong all along. When he rapped on his chest, all he heard echoing back was hollow emptiness. Everyone else could hear it, too. The Tin Man decided that he’d been built without a heart.
Isn’t that just like an ISTJ? The Tin Man was so attuned to only what he could observe that he missed what his friends did not. “He was tender, he was gentle, and awful sentimental,” but it took some paying attention to notice it.
Extraverted Sensing (Se) occurs when someone is really focused on the outside world and all the information they’re getting from their senses. People who use Extraverted Sensing live in the now, and find joy and purpose through their interactions with other people, culture, and nature. Unlike types who ‘live in their heads,’ Extraverted Sensors are energized by the sights, sounds, smells, feelings, and emotions they get from interacting with the world.
Sound like you? Read on to learn more about this fascinating function!
Is there anyone on the planet who is not incredibly stressed these days?
Over the past few years, depression, anxiety, and alcohol and substance abuse have all skyrocketed. As have damaged relationships, disrupted careers, devastated finances, delayed social development, and numerous other consequences we are only now beginning to appreciate. And even before COVID-19, stress was a significant factor in increased heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and many other serious medical conditions.
The love of a road trip is universal. Jamming playlists, deep conversations, the relaxing lull of rolling through this good, green earth – say no more! Not to mention spending time with someone you (hopefully) enjoy in the passenger seat.
Some believe that road trips should be planned, itinerized and run like a well-oiled machine, while others have a more go-with-the-flow style. And these differences appear before you even hit the road, with very different attitudes about what to pack and why.
Here’s what we think each Enneagram type will pack for their road trip. Read on to find out what’s in store for you and your travel companions!
You’ve heard of the 16-type personality system, but what about the 9 types of intelligence? The multiple intelligence theory organizes people into different categories depending on where their skills lie. You might be a logician or have strong musical intelligence or anything in between.
If you want to know which type of intelligence fits your personality type, keep reading!
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