getting my psych on: personality types PART 2

Blog Challenge Day 5

According to the quiz, I am an INFP (Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving)

My type is nicknamed: The Dreamer, Idealist-Healer or Idealist ... hello, look at my blog name, are you surprised?

Here is a good summary of my type: INFPs are introspective, private, creative and highly idealistic individuals that have a constant desire to be on a meaningful path. They are driven by their values and seek peace. Empathetic and compassionate, they want to help others and humanity as a whole. INFPs are imaginitive, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing. They can also be described as easygoing, selfless, guarded, adaptable, patient and loyal. (http://www.mypersonality.info)

WOW. ON POINT.

Here is more detailed info (via personalitypage.com) with some commentary from me in italics and parenthesis:

As an INFP, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.

INFPs, more than other iNtuitive Feeling types, are focused on making the world a better place for people. Their primary goal is to find out their meaning in life. (YES!) What is their purpose? (Good question!) How can they best serve humanity in their lives? They are idealists and perfectionists (not so much), who drive themselves hard in their quest for achieving the goals they have identified for themselves (I guess. I am really driven about certain things. Once I set my mind to something I make it happen, but the things I devote myself strongly to are few)

INFPs are highly intuitive about people. They rely heavily on their intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries to constantly search for value in life (YEP). They are on a continuous mission to find the truth and meaning underlying things (YEP). Every encounter and every piece of knowledge gained gets sifted through the INFP's value system, and is evaluated to see if it has any potential to help the INFP define or refine their own path in life (Absolutely). The goal at the end of the path is always the same - the INFP is driven to help people and make the world a better place.

Generally thoughtful and considerate, INFPs are good listeners and put people at ease (I'd like to think so and have had people tell me this). Although they may be reserved in expressing emotion, they have a very deep well of caring and are genuinely interested in understanding people. This sincerity is sensed by others, making the INFP a valued friend and confidante. An INFP can be quite warm with people he or she knows well. (The last part is essential. I can take a while to warm up to people)

INFPs do not like conflict (No. Can't stand it), and go to great lengths to avoid it. If they must face it, they will always approach it from the perspective of their feelings. In conflict situations, INFPs place little importance on who is right and who is wrong (True, and also true even when I'm just a bystander to an argument). They focus on the way that the conflict makes them feel, and indeed don't really care whether or not they're right. They don't want to feel badly. This trait sometimes makes them appear irrational and illogical in conflict situations. On the other hand, INFPs make very good mediators, and are typically good at solving other people's conflicts, because they intuitively understand people's perspectives and feelings, and genuinely want to help them.

INFPs are flexible and laid-back (VERY TRUE), until one of their values is violated (Also true). In the face of their value system being threatened, INFPs can become aggressive defenders, fighting passionately for their cause. When an INFP has adopted a project or job which they're interested in, it usually becomes a "cause" for them. Although they are not detail-oriented individuals (lol. nope), they will cover every possible detail with determination and vigor when working for their "cause".

INFPs have very high standards and are perfectionists (I wouldn't really use this word to characterize myself). Consequently, they are usually hard on themselves, and don't give themselves enough credit. INFPs may have problems working on a project in a group, because their standards are likely to be higher than other members' of the group (Yep. I tend to take on the work so it gets done the way I want it). In group situations, they may have a "control" problem (I wouldn't say all that lol). The INFP needs to work on balancing their high ideals with the requirements of every day living. Without resolving this conflict, they will never be happy with themselves, and they may become confused and paralyzed about what to do with their lives (Oy! This is scary :-/ ).

INFPs are usually talented writers (some people have told me this). They may be awkard and uncomfortable with expressing themselves verbally, but have a wonderful ability to define and express what they're feeling on paper (WOW This is SO true). INFPs who function in their well-developed sides can accomplish great and wonderful things, which they will rarely give themselves credit for.

Some of the great, humanistic catalysts in the world have been INFPs." Here are some examples of famous INFPs:
  - Mary, mother of Jesus
  - William Shakespeare
  - Helen Keller
  - Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis
  - Julia Roberts,
  - John F. Kennedy, Jr.
  - Princess Diana

By the way, random aside...I'm actually like a 16th cousin to Princess Diana. The "white side" of my family is...super white...like second ship after the Mayflower white...like Eli Whitney cotton gin inventor white (also related to him...and I've always felt awkward about this, because of the connection b/w this invention and slavery)...yah.Ok end aside.

Moving right along...I was going to also write about why this personality quiz was so interesting/important to me but I feel like this post is already way too long so I'm going to save it for tomorrow. In the meantime, those of you who took the test and didn't post your type on the previous entry, post it here. Also feel free to look on the sites and leave a little blurb about your type too. Does your type seem accurate to you? For those of you who know me, does mine seem accurate?