Personality Type Blog

10 Signs You're an Intuitive Personality Type

14 March 2023 / By Andreia Esteves Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 01, 2023

The world can be a beautiful and slightly overwhelming place for an Intuitive person. Sure, we may not go around looking at a crystal ball or reading fortunes in coffee cups, but we’re always collecting and processing data from our surroundings, and that can look a lot like "magic" from an outside perspective. Though everyone has a sixth sense ability within them, Intuitives tend to be much more in tune with their instincts.

If you identify with some of the traits below, chances are you’re an Intuitive type.

Categories: Myers Briggs, Self-Development and Wellbeing, INFJ, INFP, ENFP, ENFJ, INTJ, INTP, ENTP, ENTJ

What Are High Sensation Seeking Personalities?

13 March 2023 / By Nathan Falde Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 02, 2023

For the high sensation-seeking personality, intense sensation is the most sensational experience of all.

If you have this type of personality, it means you prefer to live your life with boundless energy and enthusiasm. You constantly seek out new experiences that will delight, surprise, stimulate and invigorate you – and you may indulge to excess.

People may characterize you as a thrill-seeker, risk-taker and adrenaline junkie. But is there more to this personality than meets the eye? Let's find out.

Categories: Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Self-Development and Wellbeing, ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP, Type Seven

Is Too Much Self-Confidence Holding You Back?

10 March 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 26, 2023

Self-confidence is a strong character trait that can help you achieve your goals, take risks and try new things. When you have healthy levels of self-confidence, it can be brilliant for your relationships and your career, as well as helping you be happier.

But too much self-confidence can be a bad thing.

If your self-confidence gets out of hand, it can end up holding you back and harming your relationships.

Categories: Myers Briggs, Self-Development and Wellbeing, ENTP, ENTJ, ESTP

Should Your Child Take a Personality Test?

09 March 2023 / By Jolie Tunnell Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 26, 2023

Dear Parents – it will be okay. I know that all you want to do is do it right. Or maybe all you want to do is survive, to live long enough to usher your child into adulthood without completely losing your mind.

This whole family thing would be so much easier if we could understand why our child absolutely implodes if we have pineapple on our pizza. Why does he refuse to wear shoes? Why did she just declare she was dropping out of high school and joining the circus? Why won’t my kid share his day with me on the way home from soccer practice?

Category: Parenting, Family, and Friends

What To Do When You Lose Your Motivation as an Enneagram 8

08 March 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 19, 2023

At their best, Enneagram Eights are powerful, formidable characters. They’re independent and goal-driven with an energetic approach to life, always keeping their eye on the next big project.

But what happens when Eights lose their mojo?

Categories: Self-Development and Wellbeing, Type Eight

Why are INFJ and ENFJ Men So Rare?

07 March 2023 / By Nathan Falde Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 26, 2023

Research tells us that just 2.8 percent of all men are either INFJs or ENFJs. This is a super-low percentage, revealing that the NFJ set of personality characteristics is only rarely measured among men who take the Myers-Briggs personality typing system test.

Categories: Myers Briggs, Personality & Culture, Self-Development and Wellbeing, INFJ, ENFJ

6 Common Team Problems and How to Solve Them with DISC

06 March 2023 / By Andreia Esteves Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 26, 2023

All teams can face challenges, especially when you have diverse personality types within the same group. The good news? As a leader, there are tools available to help you identify and address the root causes behind these common team problems and thus increase the effectiveness of your team.

Categories: DISC, Personality in the Workplace, Communication & Conflict

How to Celebrate National Unplugging Day, by Enneagram Type

03 March 2023 / By Cianna Garrison Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 01, 2023

Put down your smartphone and embrace National Unplugging Day! Today is dedicated to shutting down digital stress and disconnecting from the noise of social media. It isn’t an easy feat for most people, but if you’re up for locking your phone away 24 hours, you may want some success tips.

Categories: Enneagram, Personality & Culture, Self-Development and Wellbeing

Introvert vs. Extravert Test: What’s Actually Being Measured?

02 March 2023 / By Cianna Garrison Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 26, 2023

Understanding introversion and extraversion can feel complicated if you don’t know their fundamental differences. In its simplest terms, the introversion and extraversion dichotomy measures your energy style. If you’re an Extravert, you gain energy through social events and spending time with others. If you’re an Introvert, you expend energy through socializing and instead gain energy through solitude.

Categories: Myers Briggs, Self-Development and Wellbeing

5 Reasons to Learn More About your Enneagram Type

01 March 2023 / By Elizabeth Harris Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 19, 2023

Better well-being starts with a better understanding of yourself.

If you want to make changes in your life and take steps towards self-improvement, it’s really important to start with a solid foundation of self-awareness. This is where knowing your Enneagram type can be really helpful.

Categories: Enneagram, Self-Development and Wellbeing, Type Six, Type Eight, Type Nine

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