omg. I like to analyze things.
Why didn't anyone tell me this!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Just something random from the internet. Intermission. ;p
Sometimes people come into your life & you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are & or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, professor, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with them, you know at the very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometime things will happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, & unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming these obstacles that you would have never realized your true potential, strength, will power, or heart. Everything happens for a reason.
Nothing happens by chance or by mean of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness & sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without this small test, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe & comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.The people that you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you will become.
Even the bad experiences are learned from. In fact, they are the most poignant ones.If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love & how to open your heart & eyes to things.
Make everyday count.
Appreciate every moment & take from those moments everything you could possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before & actually listen... Let yourself fall in love again, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right too. Tell yourself that you are a great individual & believe in yourself. For if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make your life anything you wish.....Create your own life & then go out & live it with absolutely NO REGRETS. Most importantly, if you love someone tell him or her, for you NEVER know what tomorrow may have in store. And learn a lesson in life each day you live.
Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.... Was it worth it?
You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, professor, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger), but when you lock eyes with them, you know at the very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometime things will happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, & unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming these obstacles that you would have never realized your true potential, strength, will power, or heart. Everything happens for a reason.
Nothing happens by chance or by mean of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness & sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without this small test, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe & comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.The people that you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you will become.
Even the bad experiences are learned from. In fact, they are the most poignant ones.If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love & how to open your heart & eyes to things.
Make everyday count.
Appreciate every moment & take from those moments everything you could possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before & actually listen... Let yourself fall in love again, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right too. Tell yourself that you are a great individual & believe in yourself. For if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make your life anything you wish.....Create your own life & then go out & live it with absolutely NO REGRETS. Most importantly, if you love someone tell him or her, for you NEVER know what tomorrow may have in store. And learn a lesson in life each day you live.
Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.... Was it worth it?
Friday, August 5, 2011
Why I study personality typing.
Through the sheerest of curiosity and trying to connect with my now boyfriend during a time of perceived crisis, I clicked a link in his profile and found myself immersed in the world of personality typing.
It can be considered just a hobby, I would think. But I've been using it to find my inner self and realize qualities I may or may not have and to build upon these qualities. This has led to many deep conversations with my former psychology teacher and hours of personal research on the subject.
Recently, I've been trying to balance out many of what I deem my 'lesser' qualities. I rather religiously take the MyersBrigg and Enneagram tests every few weeks and began to keep track of my scores and how they fluctuate between testings. I try and take the test when I wake up and feel refreshed, before my day has started and when my mind is as unburdened as possible.
I find my results to be pretty standard across the board.
I have since the first time I took my first myersbrigg test to be a ENFP. Though as I continued on and did my research my trait percentages are less and less definite now, they are pushing towards what I see as more balanced, which would be a perfect 50% down the line. My Perceiving/Judging characteristic is much more balanced now. Which doesn't mean I'm less of a ENFP. It just means since my first test and now I've developed the alternative qualities of my type, they are just not as dominant and my main types.
I am a ENFP
Extravert iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
73% 81% 90% 62%
The opposite trait functions of which is ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
27% 19% 10% 38%
This seems to be the basis for why ENFP and ISTJ are attracted to each other. Opposite attract.
I wholeheartedly believe my boyfriend is the ISTJ type(mostly because I tested him :P). He believes he fluctuates between two different types based on his mood, which I can agree with. :) But I still believe his dominant personality is ISTJ based on how he acts and portrays himself. (I especially love him when he's being 'right', I don't think he realizes how he sounds, but he is very adorable all the same. x3)
Anyways, onwards!
Since I became partnered to this wonderful man I've been comparing and contrasting the qualities we both posses. It's been a good experience for me as he's never been one to complain about my constant questioning which I believe should have driven him half mad by now. In being in a relationship with him, I've come to realize a lot of the areas I need to work on, and several of the ones he needs to work on to make our relationship more harmonious.
To be continued...distractions. >__>
It can be considered just a hobby, I would think. But I've been using it to find my inner self and realize qualities I may or may not have and to build upon these qualities. This has led to many deep conversations with my former psychology teacher and hours of personal research on the subject.
Recently, I've been trying to balance out many of what I deem my 'lesser' qualities. I rather religiously take the MyersBrigg and Enneagram tests every few weeks and began to keep track of my scores and how they fluctuate between testings. I try and take the test when I wake up and feel refreshed, before my day has started and when my mind is as unburdened as possible.
I find my results to be pretty standard across the board.
I have since the first time I took my first myersbrigg test to be a ENFP. Though as I continued on and did my research my trait percentages are less and less definite now, they are pushing towards what I see as more balanced, which would be a perfect 50% down the line. My Perceiving/Judging characteristic is much more balanced now. Which doesn't mean I'm less of a ENFP. It just means since my first test and now I've developed the alternative qualities of my type, they are just not as dominant and my main types.
I am a ENFP
Extravert iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
73% 81% 90% 62%
The opposite trait functions of which is ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
27% 19% 10% 38%
This seems to be the basis for why ENFP and ISTJ are attracted to each other. Opposite attract.
I wholeheartedly believe my boyfriend is the ISTJ type(mostly because I tested him :P). He believes he fluctuates between two different types based on his mood, which I can agree with. :) But I still believe his dominant personality is ISTJ based on how he acts and portrays himself. (I especially love him when he's being 'right', I don't think he realizes how he sounds, but he is very adorable all the same. x3)
Anyways, onwards!
Since I became partnered to this wonderful man I've been comparing and contrasting the qualities we both posses. It's been a good experience for me as he's never been one to complain about my constant questioning which I believe should have driven him half mad by now. In being in a relationship with him, I've come to realize a lot of the areas I need to work on, and several of the ones he needs to work on to make our relationship more harmonious.
To be continued...distractions. >__>
My ennegram type which actually makes sense, so try and follow some of these very basic tips on handling me. :p
How to Get Along with Me
Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.
Share fun times with me.
Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.
Let me know that I am important and special to you.
Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.
In Intimate Relationships
Reassure me that I am intersting to you.
Reassure me often that you love me.
Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.
What I Like About Being a Two
Being able to relate easily to people and to make friends
Knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better
Being generous, caring, and warm
Being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings
Being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor
What's Hard About Being a Two
Not being able to say no
Having low self-esteem
Feeling drained from overdoing for others
Not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish
Criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should
being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them
working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings
Twos as Children Often
Are very sensitive to disapproval and criticism
Try hard to please their parents by being helpful and understanding
Are outwardly compliant
Are popular or try to be popular with other children
Act coy, precocious, or dramatic in order to get attention
Are clowns and jokers (the more extroverted Twos), or quiet and shy (the more introverted Twos)
Twos as Parents
Are good listeners, love their children unconditionally
Are warm and encouraging (or suffer guilt if they aren't)
Are often playful with their children
Wonder: "Am I doing it right?" "Am I giving enough?" "Have I caused irreparable damage?"
Can become fiercely protective
Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.
Share fun times with me.
Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.
Let me know that I am important and special to you.
Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.
In Intimate Relationships
Reassure me that I am intersting to you.
Reassure me often that you love me.
Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.
What I Like About Being a Two
Being able to relate easily to people and to make friends
Knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better
Being generous, caring, and warm
Being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings
Being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor
What's Hard About Being a Two
Not being able to say no
Having low self-esteem
Feeling drained from overdoing for others
Not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish
Criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should
being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them
working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings
Twos as Children Often
Are very sensitive to disapproval and criticism
Try hard to please their parents by being helpful and understanding
Are outwardly compliant
Are popular or try to be popular with other children
Act coy, precocious, or dramatic in order to get attention
Are clowns and jokers (the more extroverted Twos), or quiet and shy (the more introverted Twos)
Twos as Parents
Are good listeners, love their children unconditionally
Are warm and encouraging (or suffer guilt if they aren't)
Are often playful with their children
Wonder: "Am I doing it right?" "Am I giving enough?" "Have I caused irreparable damage?"
Can become fiercely protective
Ennegram Typing. :D
You are a Type 2 with a 3 wing: "The Helper Advocate"
Your tritype is 2w3, 5w6, 9w1.
In enneagram theory, you have one type for how you relate to the world (either 8, 9, or 1), one type for how you think (5, 6, 7) and one type for how you see yourself (2, 3, 4.) Your tri-type contains one number from each of these triads. They are listed in the order of how strongly they present in your personality.
Your core type (your strongest type) is Type 2 with a 3 wing: Type Two individuals are generous and kind. Twos love others and want to be loved, and becoming close to others is a theme in the life of the Two. This is why Two is often referred to as the Helper type – because they keep coming, time and time again, to the aid of others. Out of all the types in the Enneagram, Twos are the most likely to help someone when they’re feeling down or when they’re being attacked. When a Type Two is stressed, they can become aggressive like an unhealthy Type Eight. When they’re healthy, a Type Two becomes emotionally aware like a healthy Type Four. You are a Type Two with a Three wing, which means that the helpful nature of the Two combines with the ambitious nature of the Three, making you a very driven individual.
Your second type (your next strongest type) is Type 5 with a 6 wing: Type Five individuals are cerebral, intelligent, and complex. Type Five is often called the Investigator type, because they are constantly trying to learn more about the world. To a Five, knowledge is power, and knowing more about the world around them makes the world a safer place. It’s common for a Five to withdraw into their own thoughts and ruminate on intricate ideas and concepts. Type Fives, when they are in a growth state, become self-confident and authoritative like a Type Eight. When they are stressed, Type Fives become scattered like an unhealthy Type Seven. You are a Type Five with a Six wing, which means that the cerebral nature of a Type Five combines with the troubleshooting thought style of a Type Six. This makes Type 5w6 the Enneagram type of the stereotypical scientist – the 5w6 is always creating new ideas and testing them.
Your third type (the least-used of the three) is Type 9 with a 1 wing: Nines are receptive, easygoing, and loveable. Out of all the types in the Enneagram, they have a special ability to get along with others. For this reason, they’re often skilled mediators, resolving conflicts both within themselves and among others. Nines value peace, especially inner peace, very highly. When in a state of growth, Nines become energetic and driven like Type Threes. When stressed, Nines become anxious like an unhealthy Type Six. You are a Type Nine with a One wing, which means that the harmonious traits of the Type Nine merge with the idealistic nature of the Type One. You have an idealized view of the world, and your drive toward harmony is one way to fulfill that dream.
Some words that describe you: relaxed, peaceful, harmonious, generous, helpful, selfless, loving, intelligent, cerebral, questioning.
Your tritype is 2w3, 5w6, 9w1.
In enneagram theory, you have one type for how you relate to the world (either 8, 9, or 1), one type for how you think (5, 6, 7) and one type for how you see yourself (2, 3, 4.) Your tri-type contains one number from each of these triads. They are listed in the order of how strongly they present in your personality.
Your core type (your strongest type) is Type 2 with a 3 wing: Type Two individuals are generous and kind. Twos love others and want to be loved, and becoming close to others is a theme in the life of the Two. This is why Two is often referred to as the Helper type – because they keep coming, time and time again, to the aid of others. Out of all the types in the Enneagram, Twos are the most likely to help someone when they’re feeling down or when they’re being attacked. When a Type Two is stressed, they can become aggressive like an unhealthy Type Eight. When they’re healthy, a Type Two becomes emotionally aware like a healthy Type Four. You are a Type Two with a Three wing, which means that the helpful nature of the Two combines with the ambitious nature of the Three, making you a very driven individual.
Your second type (your next strongest type) is Type 5 with a 6 wing: Type Five individuals are cerebral, intelligent, and complex. Type Five is often called the Investigator type, because they are constantly trying to learn more about the world. To a Five, knowledge is power, and knowing more about the world around them makes the world a safer place. It’s common for a Five to withdraw into their own thoughts and ruminate on intricate ideas and concepts. Type Fives, when they are in a growth state, become self-confident and authoritative like a Type Eight. When they are stressed, Type Fives become scattered like an unhealthy Type Seven. You are a Type Five with a Six wing, which means that the cerebral nature of a Type Five combines with the troubleshooting thought style of a Type Six. This makes Type 5w6 the Enneagram type of the stereotypical scientist – the 5w6 is always creating new ideas and testing them.
Your third type (the least-used of the three) is Type 9 with a 1 wing: Nines are receptive, easygoing, and loveable. Out of all the types in the Enneagram, they have a special ability to get along with others. For this reason, they’re often skilled mediators, resolving conflicts both within themselves and among others. Nines value peace, especially inner peace, very highly. When in a state of growth, Nines become energetic and driven like Type Threes. When stressed, Nines become anxious like an unhealthy Type Six. You are a Type Nine with a One wing, which means that the harmonious traits of the Type Nine merge with the idealistic nature of the Type One. You have an idealized view of the world, and your drive toward harmony is one way to fulfill that dream.
Some words that describe you: relaxed, peaceful, harmonious, generous, helpful, selfless, loving, intelligent, cerebral, questioning.
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