Extroverted Sensing Feeling Percieving
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hillarygaylePart of our Healthcare Administration course (with Dr. Matthews! One of my favorite professors!) is knowing our Meyers-Briggs personality type. These things are not foolproof but they do provide some insight into the way you function in life & interact with others. Mine struck me and made such an impression that I wanted to share it here.
My Meyers-Briggs Personality type: ESFP
[For years, my MB type fluctuated between this and ESTP and ENTP, but for the last several years it's always been ESFP, so I feel safe in saying this is where I'll stay. Here's my reflection on this description of me--this is what I turned in for the assignment.]
This is a really very accurate description of me. Reading it, I understand a bit better now that my flaws are almost directly the “flip side” of my strengths. I am incredibly flexible and adaptable to almost any situation. I have a remarkable ability to roll with the punches, and if you have to have something done unexpectedly and quickly, I'm your lady. However...I have almost no ability to plan ahead of time. I have an almost visceral reaction to things I consider "routine"--nothing makes me want to cut and run like doing the same thing every single day. I'm horrible at making an itinerary and I cannot think past one or two decisions in the future. I'm AWFUL at chess. :) I think my “life in the present” nature contributes to my absentmindedness, as well. I can see what is needed, and know instantly what I have to do, but if I get distracted by another emergency along the way I will forget about the first one in my rush to take care of the second one. I can multitask, but it slows me down and prioritizing takes a concerted effort for me (as well as something to write things down!). I have developed compensation mechanisms for this: I write things down that other people would never even consider important, and I am constantly intentionally prioritizing, which involves talking to myself a lot. I hope my patients don't mind.
My Meyers-Briggs Personality type: ESFP
Extraverted sensing types are pragmatic and realistic with a zest for living life to the fullest by way of multiplying experiences. Always on the alert for what needs immediate attention or what might provide a bit of action, excitement or entertainment, they engage quickly with their environment. They seek and enjoy freedom, are good-natured, direct, and tolerant and are often the ones who provide levity.
They have a way with dealing with people on a very equal platform and are not easily star struck. Rank, celebrity and status mean little when they are face to face with another individual.
On the job, they appreciate having the right tools and are quite ingenious at finding ways to fix and repair things with dexterity. They love variety and are curious and adventurous, enjoying the unexpected. Their brand of extraversion is one of deeds rather than words. As long as things are moving along, they are happy. They like to keep things simple and immediate, going with the flow. They are helpful in very concrete ways, providing the correct tools or specific service the person requires. They often have an uncanny ability to respond appropriately in cases of emergencies, often having excellent reflexes. They act without thinking. They also tend to have natural mediating skills.
They are attuned to the environment and the myriad colours, textures, sounds, beauty and the sensuousness of it all. They are quite graceful and agile while moving through their environment. They love having fun and if things are too quiet they may provide the entertainment or distraction. They learn by imitation and are keen observers. They teach through example. Their attention will always go towards whatever provides the keenest impression on their senses.
[For years, my MB type fluctuated between this and ESTP and ENTP, but for the last several years it's always been ESFP, so I feel safe in saying this is where I'll stay. Here's my reflection on this description of me--this is what I turned in for the assignment.]
This is a really very accurate description of me. Reading it, I understand a bit better now that my flaws are almost directly the “flip side” of my strengths. I am incredibly flexible and adaptable to almost any situation. I have a remarkable ability to roll with the punches, and if you have to have something done unexpectedly and quickly, I'm your lady. However...I have almost no ability to plan ahead of time. I have an almost visceral reaction to things I consider "routine"--nothing makes me want to cut and run like doing the same thing every single day. I'm horrible at making an itinerary and I cannot think past one or two decisions in the future. I'm AWFUL at chess. :) I think my “life in the present” nature contributes to my absentmindedness, as well. I can see what is needed, and know instantly what I have to do, but if I get distracted by another emergency along the way I will forget about the first one in my rush to take care of the second one. I can multitask, but it slows me down and prioritizing takes a concerted effort for me (as well as something to write things down!). I have developed compensation mechanisms for this: I write things down that other people would never even consider important, and I am constantly intentionally prioritizing, which involves talking to myself a lot. I hope my patients don't mind.
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Date: 2009-05-10 10:34 pm (UTC)I'm also not terribly introverted, either. I guess you know that. ; )
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Date: 2009-05-11 12:50 am (UTC)My scores used to be right on the borderline in all areas other than the E. The E was like 90-100% solid, and then the other ones would be 53/47% or at the strongest, 40/60. I'm much more solid on things now.