When I took the MBTI Personality test several years ago, my result was INFP-A. I took the same test this year and still got the same result.

INFP stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving. It's further categorized into two, INFP-A and INFP-T.

The difference is that A-types are more open and confident in expressing their feelings and opinions compared to T-types, who are more reserved, hesitant and tend to worry about how others see them.

I = Introverted

I don't really mind being with people I'm close with. However, being surrounded by a lot of people makes me feel dizzy, and it takes away my energy. I enjoy spending time with my close friends, but I mostly decline invitations to parties or other events.

There are times when I just want to be alone and not talk to people. I remember that time when one of my friends asked me what the use of my phone was because I didn't reply to her messages or answer her call. From then on, she decided to send my mom a message instead because it's more likely for the message to reach me that way.

I used to work in an English Academy, and one thing I dislike about working in a company or a school is team building or other events that require my presence.

In the photo above, I was kind of forced to join the team building. My team leader was aware of my personality, so in order for me not to have an alibi, he gave me a responsibility. That way, I won't be able to refuse.

Now, I work from home... no more team building, no more events to attend to. It's perfect! :)

N = Intuition/Intuitive

This trait in MBTI means one focuses on possibilities and abstract concepts rather than concrete facts.

I'm quite imaginative, and I prefer looking deeper into things rather than what I see. I guess my love for art and poetry is reflected in this trait.

I'm also the kind of person who enjoys deep conversations. I want to understand how and why people think the way they do, rather than knowing what they think about.

F = Feeling

This is about prioritizing emotions, values and human connection rather than logic when making decisions.

My result is "F". Yes, I mostly rely on emotions... I tend to think with my heart. Although at times, I want to be more logical and think more realistically. It's difficult, though.

However, having this kind of personality has helped me a lot. I could connect with people easily. A lot of the people I met, and even my students, told me that they feel comfortable with me. I remember some of them would suddenly ask me, "Wait, why did I tell you that? and then they'd answer it themselves, "I feel comfortable talking with you, maybe that's why." XD

I must say, I'm quite empathetic and I can feel someone's emotions easily. That way, I can adjust. I think this kind of personality has helped me in my field, both as a teacher and when I was a nursing student. Well, not only in work-related situations, but life in general.

Despite being introverted, I love connecting with people on a much deeper level. I guess this is also the reason why I have few, but really close friends.

P = Perceiving

This trait is more about being flexible, adaptable and spontaneous when approaching life.

I'm a pretty chill person, I must say. I usually go with the flow, and I can easily adjust to things.

Even though my favorite Japanese word is めんどくさい (mendokusai) which translate to "It's troublesome!", when I have to do things, I do it.

I'm not good with deadlines. When I was a student, I tended to cram and do things last minute. However, I have a reason for this.

When the deadline is far away, I feel no pressure... and I don't feel inspired. But, when I find my inspiration plus the pressure, I can create something amazing! No, it's not me trying to rationalize my laziness. haha

I'm not lazy, I just like preserving my energy!

And oh... when it comes to my job, this current one is the best and it's perfect for me because the schedule is flexible, I can work from home (no meetings, no events), I can connect with people and be inspired by their stories.

This MBTI result of mine really screams my personality. I prefer solitude and introspection to being surrounded by people oozing with energy. I have a love for deep talks and connections. I'm emotional and empathetic, though I really hope to be more realistic at times. hahah And lastly, I am like flowing water that goes with the flow and adapts to various environments (even if I don't want to at times. XD)

How about you? What's your personality like? Have you ever taken an MBTI test? If not, and you're curious, you can take the test, too! :)

Thanks for reading, and see you around! I'll get back to work now. Ciao! (^^,)v