I first heard of personality tests back in college. I probably took one of the first online tests. My results have always been pretty consistent.
I knew that I was introverted even before I knew the word, so that was no great shock. The rest though…
ISTJ – Sometimes known as “the inspector”. A short little description from Wikipedia:
“ISTJs are faithful, logical, organized, sensible, and earnest traditionalists who enjoy keeping their lives and environments well-regulated. Typically reserved and serious individuals, they earn success through their thoroughness and extraordinary dependability.
Although they often focus on their internal world, ISTJs prefer dealing with the present and the factual. They are detail-oriented and weigh various options when making decisions, although they generally stick to the conventional. ISTJs are well-prepared for eventualities and have a good understanding of most situations. They believe in practical objectives, and they value traditions and loyalty.”
This is where I began to have my doubts. Well regulated, organized, sensible? me?!?!
However much I disagreed, the type kept coming back. Whether from online tests or tests done on paper and proctored by professionals, the results were the same and in time I came to accept it. I was an ISTJ and I would have to accept it.
A couple of weeks ago, just on a whim I took an online test and the result was startling. Startling enough for me to pay for a professional retest and the results were confirmed. My personality type had migrated.
I have never heard of this happening before.
I am now an INFJ.
“INFJs are conscientious and value-driven. They seek meaning in relationships, ideas, and events, with an eye toward better understanding of themselves and others. Using their intuitive skills, they develop a clear and confident vision, which they then set out to execute, aiming to better the lives of others. Like their INTJ counterparts, INFJs regard problems as opportunities to design and implement creative solutions.
INFJs have been mistaken for extroverts, as they tend to possess multiple personalities due to their complex inner life; however, they are true introverts. INFJs are private individuals who prefer to exercise their influence behind the scenes. Though they are very independent, INFJs are intensely interested in the well-being of others. INFJs prefer one-on-one relationships to large groups. Sensitive and complex, they are adept at understanding complicated issues and driven to resolve differences in a cooperative and creative manner.”
It feels a little closer to the truth of my personality. I don’t however think any of these types really define who I am. The types are so broad and so vague that they could really describe anyone. It reminds me a bit of fortune-telling tricks used to encourage people to pay more money to hear more about themselves.
I feel that I have evolved some in the last 5 years but I am still in transition and have not arrived at my final form yet. I think however that this is getting closer to that final form. With a little bit of tweaking I may be able to get comfortable in this new personality type.
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