Firstly, apologies for not keeping to my word of posting pictures from my Halloween party. Truth is that I took 3 pictures of the entire night and none of them turned out. The majority of the costumes were 'scary' and in the line of vampires or dead-characters, and I guess this is for two reasons: 1) Halloween is still new-ish to the Brits, so if you go back about 20 years ago in the history of North American Halloween parties, I'm sure the above costumes would be abundant, and 2) the Brits use any other excuse (weddings, birthdays, stagettes/ stag parties) for 'fancy dress' (basically any other costume such as a hippy, caveman, rock star, superheroes) thus don't feel the need to dress as their alter ego on Halloween.
Something at work HAS come up at a fortunate time as I didn't have a clue what to tell you about this month. We were asked to take a personality test called the MBTI- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator which measures our personality preferences and assigns us to one of 16 combinations based on 4 dichotomies. The combinations are Extroversion vs Introversion (E or I), Sensing vs Intuition (S or N), Thinking vs Feeling (T or F), and Judgement vs Perception (J vs P). I have no idea what to report to you this month, but I feel it my duty to keep on top of my commitments (very ISTJ of me), thus will present to you my the facts (haa haa... you will see) about my personality profile. Enjoy!
Paraphrased from www.personalitypage.com/html/ISTJ.html
My primary mode of living is focused internally, where I take things in via my five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. My secondary mode is external, where I deal with things rationally and logically.
ISTJs are quiet, reserved, interested in security and peaceful living.
We have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks.
Organised, methodical, generally succeed at any task which we undertake.
Loyal, faithful, dependable.
Good citizens and do the 'right thing' for their families and community.
Honesty and integrity are important.
Offbeat sense of humour and can be great fun- especially at family or work gatherings
Believe in laws, traditions and expect that of others.
Follow plans and procedures ... and if they are strongly sensing (me) are obsessed with structure and doing things by the book; perfectionists.
Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying no when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle... often leads to working long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.
Resists putting energy into tasks that don't make sense to them or have no practical application.
Are accountable for their actions.
Enjoy being in positions of authority.
We have little use for theory or abstract thinking unless the practical application is clear.
Tremendously respects the facts and holds a tremendous store of facts within themselves.
Once an ISTJ supports a cause or idea, they will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.
Not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others.
Has difficulty picking up on emotional needs.
Uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion but our strong sense of duty allows me to see what needs to be done in any situation and allows me to overcome my natural reservations.
Supportive, caring to those we love, although not comfortable with expressing their love. Instead, the ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than words.
Faithful, loyal, generous provider.
Excellent ability to take any task and define it, organise it, plan it, and implement it through to completion.
Do not give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.
Great sense of space and function, with artistic appreciation.
When stressed fall into catastrophe mode where only the possibilities of what could go wrong are apparent.
Berate themselves for things they should have done differently or failed to perform.
Tremendous amount of potential. Persevering.
Capable, logical, reasonable, practical, down to earth, stable.
Have very high standards for their own behaviour and behaviour of others.
Not naturally in tune with other people's feelings.
Frustrated with inconsistencies
Possible career paths: executives, managers, financial officers, detectives, judges, lawyers, analysts, military leaders.
Careers to avoid: artists, poets, healers, advertising, marketing
ISTJ relationships: honour their commitments faithfully because to do otherwise would be nothing less than a breach of honour and trustworthiness.
Have difficulty showing warmth.
Puts an abundance of effort in to relationships to keep it healthy.
Able to communicate what's on their minds with precision.
Good listeners.
Able to take constructive criticism well.
Able to tolerate conflict without emotional upheaval.
Able to dole out punishment or criticism when called for.
Doesn't give enough praise or affirmation to their loved ones.
Tendency to believe we're always right... well I am, aren't I? I've got the facts ;)
Tendency to get involved in win-lose conversations.
Tirelessly performs tasks that should be done.
Maintaining friend relationships takes effort.
Choose to be around people with similar interests and perspectives.
Not much patience for those different from myself.
Like being with extroverts who are optimistic, fun minded but this will eventually get on my nerves.
Famous ISTJs: Warren Buffett, Henry Ford, several US presidents including (Andrew Johnson, George Washington, Herbert Hoover, George H. W. Bush), Queen Elizabeth II, Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Hopkins, Gary Sinise, Julia Roberts, Kirk Douglas, Leela (Futurama), Bruce Wayne (Batman), Darth Vader, Eeyore, Principal Skinner, Obi Wan Kenobi.
