When I read the prompt for this week's blog and noted that it was to be about self identity through Jung Typology, I'm not going to lie - I was pretty excited. Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to personality tests, true facts. I find them really interesting, and enlightening. Also when I was in high school I was going through a bit of a crisis where I had no idea what I wanted to be anymore and just decided that things like this would maybe provide the answer to me I guess, haha. (hey, it kind of worked! I have a better idea what I'm doing). I would not blame anyone in the least if they decided not to read this post of my pointless ramblings about it because I'll tell you now, that is probably all it is going to be!

 INFJ. I've taken this test a few different times and have consistently received this type code, and I have found it to be really fitting to my personality. They stand for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging.

Introverted. internal. territorial. concentration. depth. intense. limited relationships.

When I first looked at this, I felt like there was no way it could be right. I don't consider myself an introverted person - especially now. Maybe when I was younger, OK. But now I'm a big people person. The more I read into it the more it made sense though. I was so ready to through a negative connotation on the word introverted and just assume it meant shy and didn't want to talk to people. Because of it being matched with my other letters, it does make sense for me. Being an introvert in this case just means that I need time away from the group to reflect, maybe more so that others. I'm a private type of person who isn't about to share my whole "book" with anyone, I really need to trust you in order for me to feel like I can tell you things. It's kind of a paradox really, I guess. I love people and helping people and feeling for people, but there is truth in the fact that I have a few people that are really close to me and those people are just about the only ones that know most everything about me. And it is true that I am more of a "deep" person, I'm not one who enjoys small talk so much. I'd much rather talk about the things that really make a person, I like those deep bond and connections and what is on the inside.


Intuitive. hunches. future. inspiration. head-in-the-clouds. fantasy. imaginative.

Our book says something about intuitive people being more of the big picture type of thinkers, and I think that is me in a sense. The words above certainly are like me. Growing up I was always one for fiction and fantasy books, and I'm a sucker for any sort of inspiring quotes. You should see my dorm room - I'm lucky my room mates are the same way and have a ton of quote posters on every available space of wall. Also, apparently my N is the reason why I might really like these personality tests - because intuitive people like are always looking to improve their self and identity since they rely on their instincts a lot. This manifests in my relationships and being able to kind of "read" people too. A lot of my friends have told me that I'm a really good listener and always seem to know when something is wrong and the best thing to say. I guess this might explain it.


Feeling. values. subjective. intimacy. personal. humane. harmony. sympathy. devoted.

Feeling made a lot of sense to me, especially after taking strengths quest, considering my belief, connectedness, and empathy strengths. I'm without a doubt a relationship person. I've always been the type that is really loyal to my friends and family and always say I don't know what I would do without them. I really love my friends and rely on them a lot to get me through. I'm always going to stand up for them and be the "protector" type, along with my "counseling" type that is always here for them. I'm a really personable person and I really do enjoy helping others. I've always been one to do service work and want to make a difference in the lives of others. I'm definitely the type to empathize with others and try to put myself in their shoes. And I LOVE deep talks and heart-to-hearts.


 Judging. settled. fixed. plan ahead. completed. deadlines.

I never know what to say about this one. One time when I took this test I actually had P, so I'm kind of thinking that I am very on the line about the last letter and normally am closer to the J. I love the whole "everything happens for a reason" outlook on life and try to be open about things and very flexible. My friends have all said I'm more of a passive person and that just goes with the flow. And this is true, but it was be no surprise that a whole lot of stress falls on my because part of me gets funny when things aren't for sure. I'm very guilty of thinking towards the future and what is going to happen, and I freak out a little bit if I don't know what is happening.


I feel like at the end of the day, I'm just one big mess of oxymoronic tendencies when it comes to my personality, to say the least. I live for relationships with people, especially deep relationships, but at the same time have to have time alone. I love listening to everyone and helping them solve their problems, but I am the type to not really let people in easily to help me. I like order and everything settled in my life, but at the same time I feel like I should just go with the flow. I'm ok with this though, it just means I'm flexible I guess.

When it comes to how my personality plays out in leadership, I guess it would be right to say that I am more about relationships than the analytical side of things. I like making sure everyone is getting along and accomplishing the task the best way possible, and that good is coming from what we are doing. I'm not the type to do something if it goes against my value system. This quote says it well: "INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally doers as well as dreamers."

Congrats if you made it through that!