Brainshambles

I took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test when I was 14. The results were clear. No question whatsoever…not even on the edge. I was a rotten, moody and uncontrollably impassioned INFP. Only 1-5% of the population are INFPs. It is no wonder I often feel lonely in my quirks.

11 years later, the type still fits me like a glove.

The polite, reserved exterior of INFPs can at first make them difficult to get to know. They enjoy conversation, however, taking particular delight in the unusual. When INFPs are in a sociable mood, their humor and charm shine through. Disposed to like people and to avoid conflict, INFPs tend to make pleasant company.

INFPs are creative types and often have a gift for language. As introverts, they may prefer to express themselves through writing. Their dominant Feeling drives their desire to communicate, while their auxiliary intuition supplies the imagination. Having a talent for symbolism, they enjoy metaphors and similes. They continually seek new ideas and adapt well to change. They prefer working in an environment that values these gifts and allows them to make a positive difference in the world, according to their personal beliefs.