After completing a lengthy survey, I felt highly uncertain that The Jung Typology Test would be able to specify enough to tell me what 'type' of person I am. For most of my skepticism comes from the fact that I'm a sophomore and I barley feel like I know myself. Well it turns out the test was pretty accurate, it was refreshing to see it written out the kind of traits that make me, me. I was typed as ESFJ-Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling, & Judging.
I always saw myself as an artistic and guarded person. I’m a bit judgmental at times, but I choose to look at it as being honest.
I chose this picture because I feel this world is for the most part black and white, but I can sometimes see the bright sides of it. I learned that my view on the world is part of the small percentage of introverted sense in me.
I am an emotional person, and I have the ability to empathize with people, especially those who really matter to me. The down side to this is that I also have the very ugly emotion of rage, which I can sometimes use in a constructive way, but not always. When it comes to learning, I have no problem volunteering, but unfortunately I do have trouble with a “short attention span...” and not having active exercises-“just lectures can bore.”(P140-Teaching/Learning Style) Another big part of my learning style, which was neglected in the text, was my need for visual learning. I feel that imagery is much more effective with me in order to retaining any new information.
The wide range of my emotional capability, demonstrated above.
Something new I learned was that I take critiques to heart, I never gave it much thought, but according to the ESFJ Learning Method, “should focus on not getting upset when people disagree with them: they should not take it personally.” (P.143) All of this is probably true, but I also think part of it’s to blame on my tendency to say whatever is on my mind without a care of what I might be saying. Which is careless, but I almost never stop to think about what effect my words will have, until it’s too late. Outside of class however, I am ESFJ are very “liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes.”(http://typelogic.com/esfj.html) I always preferred giving gifts, than receiving, and I know people usually say that but don’t mean it, but I do. When you give anyone a gift just seeing their face is good enough for me.
“ESFJs are easily wounded. And when wounded, their emotions will not be contained. They by nature "wear their hearts on their sleeves.” (http://typelogic.com/esfj.html)
I am perfect for this class, because one of my key characteristics was the fact that I am strong leader, who likes to be in command, but I also respect my peers. The reason for my compassion is due to the overwhelming portion of my personality is feeling. As a writer it’s very beneficial because I read and write the way I think the audience would. I take into account their reactions, so I can easily relate to them and captivate them. “Writing will usually reflect a deep personal conviction,” (P.153) I can’t believe how accurate this was, in reference to my writing strengths. Of course the downside to this is “lack of clear organizational structure,” (P.140) this could be very apparent if you’re having trouble reading this now. So, on one hand I can relate to my audience, but my emotions get in the way of reaching them, because I can’t process my thoughts well enough, is what I’m trying to say.
I preferred the fictional ESFJ to the real ones, Monica (from the TV show FRIENDS) is also an ESFJ.
The test pointed out that I would be an excellent choice to one day become a teacher, luckily I'm already in the College of Education. Well besides my future profession, I am an emotional, strong, guarded, judgmental, and a million other adjectives I can’t name them all, make up my unique personality.
