Myers-Briggs INFJ

Monday, September 9: Take this short personality test and respond to your results.

For today's post Jenni wanted us to take a test known as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.  According to the test I am and INFJ: Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging.  I have actually taken this survey twice before in separate college classes and my results have always been the exact same, even now!

 Huffington Post says that Little Women corresponds best with INFJ in their article "Meyers-Briggs in Books"

According to this article from psychology.about.com, people who are INFJs are described by the following:

"INFJs are driven by their strong values and seek out meaning in all areas of their lives including relationships and work. People with this type of personality are often described as deep and complex.

INFJs have an innate ability to understand other people's feelings. While they are introverted, they sometimes seem extroverted at times due to their strong interest in people and society. INFJs are interested in helping others and making the world a better place. They tend to be excellent listeners and are good at interacting with people which whom they are emotionally close and connected. While they care deeply about others, INFJs tend to be very introverted and are only willing to share their "true selves" with a select few. After being in social situations, INFJs need time to themselves to "recharge."

INFJs also have a talent for language and are usually quite good at expressing themselves on paper. They have a vivid inner life, but they are often hesitant to share this with others except for perhaps those closest to them. While they are quiet and sensitive, they can also be good leaders. Even when they don't take on overt leadership roles, they often act as quiet influencers behind the scenes.

In school, INFJs are usually high achievers and get good grades. They can be perfectionists at times and tend to put a great deal of effort into their academic work. INFJs enjoy learning, particularly about people, society, literature and art. They tend to prefer studying subjects that involves abstract theories and ideas rather than concrete facts and information.

Because they are reserved and private, INFJs can be difficult to get to know. They place a high value on close, deep relationships and can be hurt easily, although they often hide these feelings from others."

The highlighted areas speak so true to my person and a few are linked to posts that I think really support me being an INFJ.

Have you ever taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? What type of personality are you?