Friday, March 19, 2010

Myers-Briggs Report

Took a Myers-Briggs test the other day. Below are my results, I found it to be spot on. I highlighted a few areas of special interest, those areas that make me happy or sad, those things that make me tick. Anyway, here you go, let me know if you think this is me.

Your Type Description: ESFJ

• Warmhearted, conscientious, and cooperative
• Want harmony in their environment, work with determination to establish it
• Like to work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Loyal, follow through even in small matters
• Notice what others need in their day-by-day lives and try to provide it
• Want to be appreciated for who they are and for what they contribute

People with ESFJ preferences like to organize people and situations and then work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time. They are conscientious and loyal, following through even in small matters, and they want others to be the same. They value security and stability. Sociable and outgoing,

ESFJs are great at celebrations and traditions. They bring a very personal caring to the workplace and home.

ESFJs want to be appreciated for themselves and for what they give to others.

ESFJs use their Feeling primarily externally and radiate warmth and energy. They are encouraged by approval and hurt by indifference and unkindness. Conflict-filled or tense situations make them uncomfortable, and they work to ensure these don’t occur. ESFJs are likely to be warm, sympathetic, helpful, personable, cooperative, and tactful.

ESFJs focus on the present and base decisions on experiences and facts. Though they enjoy variety, they adapt well to routine and don’t like work that demands mastery of abstract ideas and impersonal analysis.

They enjoy their possessions and take good care of them. ESFJs are likely to be practical, realistic, down-to-earth, decisive, thorough, and consistent. They are sensitive to the needs of others and good at providing practical caring. Much of their pleasure and satisfaction comes from the comfort and pleasure of people around them.

ESFJs are energized by interaction with others and genuinely interested in others’ lives and concerns.
They feel most comfortable in structured situations and enjoy creating order, structure, and schedules.
They prefer to do things the traditional and accepted way. For the sake of harmony, ESFJs will
agree with others when they can. However, they also have strong values that they express clearly and confidently when they think it is appropriate.

ESFJs value family and social ties. They enjoy belonging and are good at celebrations and traditions. Others usually see ESFJs as sociable, outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic, organized, and orderly, and as persons committed to preserving traditions.