Personality Tests

In the recent weeks after taking a couple personality tests and looking inwardly at my personality in comparison to the results of these tests it's apparent that there needs to be some tweaking in how I manage my time. Specifically time around people because as someone who tittering on the edge of ISTJ and ISFJ, the introverted person I am requires significant time away from people to recharge. This Wednesday I spent a solid five hours at local sporting goods store in Rogers, MN without any timelines I was able to do something which I enjoy.

The reason I'm writing this is because this is something that we as people are always keenly aware of or wonder why others aren't engaging in activities. For the most part I enjoy being an introvert, I find that there is a lot of positives in that I am an introvert, but there are times when it's absolutely challenging because of the P.T.S.D. Let me explain, with P.T.S.D. there comes isolation so when you pair that with introverts it's extremely difficult to know when you are isolating yourself or when you need time away to recharge. In my early years after coming back from Iraq this was a constant struggle for me as I tended to pull away, but slowly I began to engage again learning how to see the signs of isolation.

When I started writing this I thought it would be a lot easier than this, but it's actually quite challenging talking about ones personality and how it's plays into their daily lives. The three consistent traits in my personality are I,S, and J. The I being introverted, S for sensing which means I take in everything in a room, very observant, and Judging:Decisive, prefer clear rules and guidelines, eager to commit, see deadlines as sacred, seek closure. Now the difference is the T and F. Thinking for T is defined by thinker, tough, follow their minds, suppress feelings, focus on objectivity and rationality. Feeling: Sensitive, follow their hearts, keep feelings close to the surface, focus on harmony and cooperation. 

For me it's literally splitting hairs, that's the difference between being an ISTJ or ISFJ because at times I can be very judging or use feeling to understand people, situations, or use them in conjunction. I think what confuses people the most is that do not understand or know the personality type they are, this is something that I would recommend personally. In the coming weeks there are some very relevant changes I will be making to help maintain a balance life. 

A side note for me, I hear everything so to much sound brings on sensory overload which drives me nuts, this is one of the most challenging things about living in the city. It's annoying as all get out and so combat it, I get away from the city. Hope you have enjoyed reading this. Take care and God Bless!!