it almost scares me how well this pegged me. http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFP.html. It's based off of the Meyers-Briggs personality test, which I took a few times for various classes, the most recent being leadership 2 years ago.
I mean, honestly, this part: "They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it." It's so true! hahaha. It also talks about how ENFPs have a strong value system, also true for me.
"Most ENFPs have great people skills. They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on their inter-personal relationships." that's why I'm a sociology major...understanding people comes naturally to me. "ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions." that's definitely true too. but I am right more often than wrong. ;) haha.
"Because they are so alert and sensitive, constantly scanning their environments, ENFPs often suffer from muscle tension. They have a strong need to be independent, and resist being controlled or labelled. They need to maintain control over themselves, but they do not believe in controlling others. Their dislike of dependence and suppression extends to others as well as to themselves." I really do constantly scan what's going on around me. I'm always watching people and seeing what's going on. And I hatehatehate being labeled and will probably do something to buck the label that's been put on me.
"ENFPs are charming, ingenuous, risk-taking, sensitive, people-oriented individuals with capabilities ranging across a broad spectrum. They have many gifts which they will use to fulfill themselves and those near them, if they are able to remain centered and master the ability of following through."
under the "careers" part: "Warm, genuinely interested in people; great people skills. Extremely intuitive and perceptive about people. Able to relate to people on their own level. Service-oriented; likely to put the needs of others above their own. Cooperative and friendly. Creative and energetic. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Natural leaders, but do not like to control people." and I'd just like to point out that "teacher" is on the list.
and ohmygosh, the relationships page...I swear they watch me or something. strengths: "Good communication skills. Very perceptive about people's thoughts and motives. Motivational, inspirational; bring out the best in others. Warmly affectionate and affirming. Fun to be with - lively sense of humor, dramatic, energetic, optimistic. Strive for win-win situations. Driven to meet other's needs." weaknesses: "Their enthusiasm may lead them to be unrealistic. Hold onto bad relationships long after they've turned bad. Extreme dislike of conflict and criticism. Don't pay attention to their own needs. Have difficulty scolding or punishing others." aye yi yi. it's so true.
"ENFPs make warm, considerate, passionate partners who are generally willing, eager, and able to do whatever it takes to make The Relationship a positive place to be. They are enthusiastic, idealistic, focused on other people's feelings, and very flexible. These attributes combine to make them especially interested in positive personal relationships, and also makes them very able to promote strong relationships in fun and creative ways. ENFPs take their commitments very seriously, and are generally deeply loyal and faithful to their partners.
There are a couple of difficult relationship areas for the ENFP. The first problem is that many ENFPs have a problem leaving bad relationships. They tend to internalize any problems and take them on their own shoulders, believing that the success or failure of the relationship is their own responsibility. As perfectionists, they don't like to admit defeat, and will stick with bad situations long after they should have left. When they do leave the relationship, they will believe that the failure was their fault, and that there was surely something they could have done to save the relationship."
goodness. anyway, that's my fill of self-reflection for now!
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