Reflection On The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

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After taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) on www.16personalities.com a multiple of times, my constant result were the four letters ISFJ. Each letter stands for introvert, sensing, feeling, and judging. Personally, to greatly understand an ISFJ, the website Truity.com describes us as, “… characteristically [being] humble and unassuming, and rarely call attention to themselves. They can often be found offering assistance to others in a modest, understated way. They are loyal and hardworking, and often commit themselves to tasks and projects with the aim of being helpful to their families, friends, and communities. They are typically involved in social groups, but do not want the spotlight: they are more likely to be found behind the scenes, working diligently to fulfill their role. ISFJ’s are oriented to relationships, but can be reserved with new people. They rarely disclose personal information quickly. They tend to be focused and aware of their surroundings, and relate details from their own personal experience. They often converse in terms of …show more content…
I believe that we are both big worriers. I worry about others around me the closest most. When an incident happened to my sister, I was worried about her a lot. I constantly texted her to make sure she was okay and asked her where she was. I also made sure she did not have negative thoughts in her head all the time because of the incident. I wanted my sister to speak her mind. Marlin worried about Nemo and Dory who were those he cared about most. Marlin and I are also motivated by our own thoughts and ideas. His priority was to find his son, and mine is currently get into the school’s nursing program. Marlin used his senses to get to his son in Sydney like where to go. Mine is similar in which I get through everyday life like steps in a

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