We all have unique personalities that define us, but expressing them can be challenging. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was created to help individuals understand their personality types. It categorizes people into sixteen distinct personalities based on four binary traits. This framework aids in self-discovery and can enhance our understanding of those around us.
Author: Anna Vranova
We live in a world full of unique creatures we call people – humans. Each person differs from others because they all have something within themselves, it is called a personality. And every single one of us has an incredibly special and individual characteristics that describes them.
But some people might struggle to put into words their personality, although that might help them understand themselves much better. Even I sometimes don’t know if I am more like that person, or the other one. Because it is not clear who we are until we let us express ourselves freely. All lifelong we seek our true identities. We are looking for something hidden yet so clear at once.
For instance, two women from the United States interested in psychological types as are introverts, extraverts and ambiverts created something we now might know as MBTI. It is the so-called Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. They created the indicator for the very first time during the Second World War, to help other women to identify the most comfortable and effective position in the industrial workforce suitable for them.
Myers and Briggs sorted out four categories which would later come as a personality type. The first one we call introversion or extraversion, the second intuition or sensing, third one is thinking or feeling, and the last one is judging or perceiving. As the result of the MBTI, one letter from each of the four traits has been taken to represent a four-letter test result like ISTP or ENFJ.
For this reason, there came to exist sixteen types of personalities, in the end encompassing every type of result. These results were sorted into roles based on the similarity between the four of the MBTI types.
Let us first talk about so-called Analysts. Under this title belong Architects (INTJ), Logicians (INTP), Commanders (ENTJ) and Debaters (ENTP). They share personality traits that describe them as intuitive thinkers. Known for their desire for intellectuality and wisdom, they decide with their heads rather than their hearts. But that does not mean that their creativity is lower – their intuitive personality gives energy to their imaginations and motivates them to develop innovative ideas and strategies. They pursue their interests with great determination, often driven by action to accomplish something. Analysts tend to become leaders in solving problems and learning new subjects or skills.
Analysts might sometimes seem antisocial due to their choice to be alone or be around a few good friends. Because they want to surround themselves with people that share the same interests, not any random ones they would meet on the street. Do you think you are an Analyst?
The column of Diplomats is represented by kindhearted Advocates (INFJ), Mediators (INFP), Protagonists (ENFJ) and Campaigners (ENFP). They care and connect with others so much that it might seem that they can read their minds. They aim to create a kinder and fairer world – they are normally empathetic but are overly sensitive when not following justice. People with these personality traits pursuit their passions often inspired by theater, writing or cuisine, but that does not mean that they are very ambitious. If they must choose between spending time alone or with a few friends, they choose friends, even if they often fear that they do not belong there because Diplomats set extremely high standards for themselves.
As third role comes Sentinels, with Logisticians (ISTJ), Defenders (ISFJ), Executives (ESTJ) and Consuls (ESFJ) all of whom share the ability of sensing and judging. But they do not judge themselves, they are completely comfortable with who they are, preceded by their good reputation. They tend to get things done and be productive, thanks to a firm belief in hard-earned success. This leads to their desire to make plans and do things right. They always want everything to work correctly, never make a mess, and try to make their loved ones’ lives easier.
And the last role is Explorer which indicates the shared sensing and perceiving between Virtuosos (ISTP), Adventures (ISFP), Entrepreneurs (ESTP) and Entertainers (ESFP). These types of people like to explore and enjoy learning new skills and techniques, though they quickly move from the new things to the newest very often. And because of just that, they leave things unfinished, no matter if they are compulsory. Explorers are dynamic if it comes to social life and love risky, adrenaline-full situations, just for the fun of it. f it. The result of their pride in new things brings them many topics by which they can entertain their friends and family.
These two American women did an amazing job when they published their work. They offered help to many people who sought an understanding of them or others. And now, you can try and find which personality type you are. All information and tests are available for everyone interested on the website of 16personalities.com.
Edited by: Verónica Jara Gomez; Leonie Goodchild
Cover image by: Elisa from Pixabay
