So, introversion - do I get to blame that for my inability to post things in a timely, or regular manner?
Anyway: Meyers Briggs. This stuff rocks. Well, that and psychology, but any way: the two combined make me feel a little less 'crazy' and more, I don't know, 'diagnosed'?
SO, what does ISTJ mean?
i=introvert. Duh, like i didn't know this already. Crowds, parties, and just generally talking to people makes me nervous. I like being alone, and get all happy and energized and whatever when left to my own devices. Not to say I don't like people, I do, and really enjoy some interaction - I just really need a nap afterwards, and if pushed too far (read:party) I tend to cry afterwards.
s=sensing. I think the part that resonates most with me for this one is that I can be notorious for taking things apart to see how they work, before considering whether I can put them back together. I like tangible, concrete info, and not so keen on hunches.
t=thinking. Yup, pretty much. Rational decisions based on facts. (But, combined with the tendency to 'leap before you look' part of sensing, causes me to do things like move to Vermont before I have a job, but doing research on unemployment rates and cost of living - go figure)
j=judging. This means I come across as logical, as opposed to empathetic, because my decisions are based on the facts at hand as opposed to emotions. Also, a desire and appreciation to have things settled, taken care of, complete.
Or, in other words, http://www.personalitypage.com/ISTJ.html
Anyway, some of it is malarkey, but all in all it is a handy thing to throw out when you and someone you work with are not seeing eye to eye, to kind of lightened the moment and refocus, like "Oh, stop being such a J!" Ya have a good laugh, and get the job done - which I appreciate.
