A Personality Type

During my Education Assistant course studies regarding working effectively in an education team, I discovered the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It is a personality test that was developed during World War II and follows Carl Jung's personality theories. Theoretically, we each fit into one or other of four dichotomies, the combination of which provide 16 possible personality types.

Sound interesting?

Being rather curious by nature, I decided to answer the four question "test" and have my own personality type revealed!

Mmmm. My result?

HI = Harmony-seeking Idealist.

Harmony-seeking Idealists are characterised by a complex personality and an abundance of thoughts and feelings.

Ha ha. I think this justifies the title of my Blog!

And ...

They are warm-hearted persons by nature. They are sympathetic and understanding. Harmony-seeking Idealists expect a lot of themselves and of others. They have a strong understanding of human nature and are often very good judges of character. But they are mostly reserved and confide their thoughts and feelings to very few people they trust. They are deeply hurt by rejection or criticism. They find conflict situations unpleasant and prefer harmonious relationships.

Adjectives: introverted, theoretical, emotional, planning, idealistic, harmony-seeking, understanding, peace-loving, sensitive, quiet, sympathetic, conscientious, dogged, complicated, inconspicuous, warm-hearted, complex, imaginative, inspiring, helpful, demanding, communicative, reserved, vulnerable.

My reaction?

How did they know me so well? I mean, it is one of the closest descriptions of my personality I've ever read (and I didn't have to answer 100 questions or submit my date of birth)!

Also to my amazement, job # 1 on the list of Career Suggestions was ...

Can you guess?

Teacher Assistant.

Ha ha. Unbelievable!

For many years I have been searching for answers regarding my personality as one might when feeling different from everyone else in the family. My Mum's theory is that I am too sensitive. My theory, up to now, has been to believe I was more akin to my Father's family ... but my ancestry research (to date) has shed little light on this theory.

Now, perhaps, the search for answers is over.

Perhaps, the answer lies solely with myself.

My personality is simply about me.

I need to acknowledge who I am, love who I am and be the best I can be.

With knowledge comes peace, they say.

Interested in your own personality type?

Go to this website and complete the four question test.

What is your result? Does it describe you?

Please let me know ...

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