I recently made a few videos on tiktok where I assigned each personality type an “it girl”, and these gained a lot of traction. However, I also had a lot of comments asking how to find your personality type, so here is a little guide on finding your own! (I don’t claim to be an expert and I know there are many other people who have more knowledge than me, but it’s a subject that interests me a lot!)
First step is to go online and take a test to find out your personality type. You can search up:
Myer Briggs Test
MBTI Test
16 Personalities Test
Cognitive Functions Test
The cognitive functions test is the most accurate, but most all of these tests will give you a basic idea of your type.
Once you have completed the questionnaire, they will have most likely assigned you as the type you most accurately match. Your type is made out of four letters XXXX, and will consist of how you prefer to focus, take in information, make decisions etc. Below are the basics of what the letters mean.
Introverted or Extraverted
The first letter of your type will either be I or E. Are you introverted or extroverted? Most people will know whether they are one or the other, however it is important to remember that this is not just whether you like or don’t like people, it is also how you like to work and focus. For example, extroverts are more likely to be outgoing and work best with others, whereas introverts are more private and work best by themselves. It is also important to note these characteristics are not held down to both sides, an introvert may love people and an extrovert could hate working in groups!
Sensing or Intuition
The second letter of your type will either be S or N. This is how you prefer to take in information. People who are “sensing” are realistic and practical, and they like to pay attention the little details. “Intuition” refers to people who prefer to imagine the big picture and what could be. They are imaginative and optimistic. It can be difficult to work out which you may be, however there are individual tests you can take to show which you use more.
Thinking or Feeling
The third letter of your type will either be T or F. This refers to how you make decisions. Do you use concrete evidence and logic, valuing justice and fairness? Or do you make decisions based on how it would affect others, valuing harmony and empathy? Thinkers are level headed and lawful, whereas Feelers take into account the people around them.
Judging or Perceiving
The last letter of your type will either be J or P. This is how you prefer to live your life. Judgers are organised people, who prefer to have rules and deadlines and make plans. Perceives are the opposite, they see rules and flexible and are often carefree, spontaneous and like improvise as they go.
Now, although you may be reading this and thinking wow my quiz was right on! It is important to consider the cognitive functions. These are a little more complicated than just the letters, but I will try my best to explain.
There are 8 functions:
Fi- Introverted feeling (Valuing)
Fe- Extroverted feeling (Connecting)
Ti- Introverted thinking (Reasoning)
Te- Extroverted thinking (Structuring)
Ni- Introverted intuition (Knowing)
Ne- Extroverted intuition (Ideating)
Si- Introverted sensing (Stabilising)
Se- Extroverted sensing (Experiencing)
Each of the 16 personality types has 1 of the 4 categories, 2 introverted and 2 extroverted and placed into the order they use the most. This sounds a bit confusing so here is an example⬇️
Above is an example of an ISFJs cognitive functions. As you can see their dominant function is Introverted Sensing (Si), down to their inferior function, Extroverted Intuition (Ne).
Cognitive functions are usually more accurate, but still allow you to find your MBTI personality type.
Most pages you take your test on will tell you about your personality type so I won't bore you with that, but below I have put my own little fun guide to the types with a matching person too :) **no shade to any of the types I love them all, these are mostly stereotypical based off characters!**
INTJ - Mysterious, clever person. Dry sense of humour. Is seen to “hate” people, but is a real softy inside. - You may know them as Kat Stratford or Wednesday Addams.
ISTJ - “Boring”, quiet and comes off awkward but is absolutely hilarious. Dry sense of humour. Perfectionist. (This is my type so slay. I swear we are really fun people.) - You may know them as Rick Grimes or Kim Kardashian.
INFJ - Clever sweethearts, likes aesthetics. - You may know them as Zendaya or Remus Lupin.
INFP - Clever, artsy, romantic cutie pies. Hot people that will treat you right and are so funny. - You may know them as Timothee Chalamet or Andrew Garfield!
INTP - VERY clever chaotic geniuses who have a bit of an ego about it. Their desk is a mess but they don’t really need their work because they’re so smart. They are hilarious and have a dark sense of humour. - You may know them as Aubrey Plaza or Sherlock Holmes.
ISTP - Daredevils/Vigilantes/Kids that have grown up and joined a secret service. Emotionally detached. Sarcastic, hard to know if they are joking. - You may know them as James Bond or Bucky Barnes.
ISFP - A bit rebellious but sweet and funny. Chaotic. Very cool, talented people. - You may know them as Florence Pugh or Lana del Rey.
ISFJ - Absolute sweet hearts, very righteous and rule abiding citizens. Will treat you right and cheer you up best if you are crying. - You may know them as Captain America or Bella Hadid.
ENTJ - Sigma male, chaotic girlboss slay but takes no shit. - You may know them as Thomas Shelby or Jenna Ortega.
ESTJ - Girlboss CEO slay. Organised and gets shit done. - You may know them as Hermione Granger or Gordon Ramsey.
ENFJ - The people you want in charge of your country. down to earth, responsible and sensible people who can have a joke a the same time. - You may know them as Elle Woods or Matthew McConaughey.
ENFP - Your basic Libra man. Very fun, very sweet and great to be around. you may know them as Pedro Pascal or the Tenth Doctor.
ENTP - Very clever and motivated people. They will get the job done and are very ambitious. - You may know them as Andie Anderson or Barack Obama.
ESTP - Hothead Aries men. Usually have a redemption arc but they are usually frat boys. The girls are party animals who know how to have a good night out. - You may know them as Hangman or Damon Salvatore.
ESFP - Outgoing party animals. That girl you find on a night out who saves your life. Probably plays a team sport. - You may know them as Serena van der Woodsen or Enid Sinclair.
ESFJ - Golden retrievers. Absolute marriage material. - You may know them as Chris Evans or Gigi Hadid.
I hope you enjoyed today’s insight into personality types. Remember you won’t always get typed accurately from tests so make sure to do some research. I am always typed as an INTJ, but I’m actually an ISTJ!
Happy Monday everyone <333
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