Myers-Brigg Personality Analysis

The Myers-Brigg personality test pegged as an INFJ and I agree, for the most part. The general description was spot on, though life has an interesting way of shifting one’s personality. In fact, I tested as an ENFP less than 10 years ago. To be fair, I was close on both the E/I and P/J when I first tested. A lot changes in ten years and I adjusted accordingly. I am at my core a free spirit, I believe in living life moment to moment and taking it all in when you can. I do a lot of processing in my head and can sometimes I do it so quickly that people perceive me as impulsive. I can be, but I am usually moved by a feeling I get from others. This serves me well as a parent, spouse, and friend, because I generally can sense what is needed and will change my course to see their needs are met. Being a parent and wife has changed how I approach the mundane, but not my overall process. For example, I am much less spontaneous than I once lived because I am managing multiple lives and there has to be a structure to get everyone taken care of. Being able to provide my children what what they need is the top priority in my life, what they “want” is third to …show more content…
Perhaps it is intuition, I am quite observant and exceptional at reading people, and yes, it does create a bit of defensiveness and often times a protectiveness. This applies to both me and those I love. If you are able to come into my circle, I will give you 100%. However, if you are not, you would be lucky to get even half of that. I have a two strikes philosophy for most people. I am sensitive and let’s just say my bullshit meter is spot on, and I have trained myself to weed people. I can now do that with no apologies. In short, I am no longer as outgoing (or concerned) as I once was about being nice towards everyone. Nevertheless, I am loyal, giving, loving and endlessly available towards those who are good to