To do the test, we have to answer the questions provided. It's a self-reported type of statement with 7-point likert scale (Agree to Disagree). Hehe, had to share this, being a researcher myself. So, we have to choose whether we agree to the statement given and choose our answer on the scale. It was quite a lot of questions, but I'm not bothered by that.
The result was given after we submitted the questions. And it will tell which type of personality do you have, and the percentages of each elements. My test result is;
Introverted - 76%
Intuitive - 66%
Feeling - 76%
Judging - 65%
Assertiveness - 51%
In summary, the result is INFJ-A, or as given by the result, ASSERTIVE ADVOCATE.
Hmm...no wonder I've been liking those posts in Instagram, it felt close and resonates a lot with me. Coz, I am one too!
Upon knowing my type of personality, I did some reading on what it actually means. To note, I am aware that this result is not everything, I mean, it will not answer everything about me. But, maybe shed some light on who I am in general. Ok, coming back to my reading, after reading a few article on INFJ, I had a realisation. And flashback of memories come flooding me. Some things that happened years ago made sense now. The intuition, the gut-feeling, the isolation, the talking in my head. It all made sense now. I'm grateful that I get to read and understand more about who I am, as a person. It felt like a relief.
Let see what the 'official' have to say about INFJ personality:
The Advocate personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world. Advocates have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them apart is that they are not idle dreamers. These individuals are capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact.People with this personality type tend to see helping others as their purpose in life. Advocates can often be found engaging in rescue efforts and doing charity work. However, their real passion is to get to the heart of the issue so that people need not be rescued at all.
Apparently, we are rare species..ermm. Let's read some of the 'official' result shall we,Advocates indeed share a unique combination of traits. Though soft-spoken, they have very strong opinions and will fight tirelessly for an idea they believe in. They are decisive and strong-willed, but will rarely use that energy for personal gain.Advocates will act with creativity, imagination, conviction, and sensitivity not to create an advantage, but to create balance. Egalitarianism and karma are very attractive ideas to Advocate personalities. These types tend to believe that nothing would help the world so much as using love and compassion to soften the hearts of tyrants.
Some final note on INFJAdvocates find it easy to make connections with others. They have a talent for warm, sensitive language, speaking in human terms, rather than with pure logic and fact.It makes sense that their friends and colleagues will come to think of them as quiet Extraverted personality types. However, they would all do well to remember that Advocates need time alone to decompress and recharge, and not to become too alarmed when they suddenly withdraw. Advocates take great care of others’ feelings, and they expect the favor to be returned – sometimes that means giving them the space they need for a few days.
Quite a long read there. But, it does summed up the personality well. I can say that 99% of the description fit me to a T. It feels weird to read something written about you so accurately. Especially coming from a personality test result.Really, though, it is most important for people with the Advocate personality type to remember to take care of themselves. The passion of their convictions is perfectly capable of carrying them past their breaking point. If their zeal gets out of hand, they can find themselves exhausted, unhealthy, and stressed.This becomes especially apparent when Advocates find themselves up against conflict and criticism. Their sensitivity forces these personalities to do everything they can to evade these seemingly personal attacks. When the circumstances are unavoidable, however, they can fight back in highly irrational, unhelpful ways.To Advocates, the world is a place full of inequity – but it doesn’t have to be. No other personality type is better suited to create a movement to right a wrong, no matter how big or small. Advocates just need to remember that while they’re busy taking care of the world, they need to take care of themselves, too.
I am glad now that I don't have to wrestle with my thought anymore. And just let it be because it really makes up who I am. And to just be truthful to my intuition and feelings. It's freeing to know that I am not at wrong to have it. I always thought that I am weak for empathising too much to people and my surrounding. I try to push it down, but the more I do it, the more I am beating myself down. In the end, I am losing the battle to myself. I still remember when I was small, I find it hard to hate or be angry with people who do me wrong. In my head, I make up excuses for them to do wrong to me. And in the opposite, I am angry at myself for not capable of being angry to them. Arghh..the confusion. INFJ is said to be hard on themselves more that they do to others. We are forgiving creatures. We like harmony and good relationship. It's just who we are. Despite what people say that being empathetic is a weakness, we use to our strength, and does not view it as a weakness. We value our peace of heart than winning.
I would recommend you to take the test too, to know and understand more about yourself. Who knows, maybe it'll be a life-changing experience to you.
Love,
Aishah ZA
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