"If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us at least live so as to deserve it."
~Immanuel Hermann Fichte

Friday, May 05, 2006

Perfectionist Tendancies? Who Me? LOL

I wish I remembered where I first saw this, so I could give credit to the person who led me to this site. Sorry, whoever you are - and thanks for the link! It's a personality-type quiz that is both simple and in-depth. It is lots of fun if you like this kind of thing. I do. :)
My results were INFP. (I had a hard time when it came to choosing between the S & N -both fit to some degree. So maybe there's some ISFP in me too.) The opening line/title for the INFP set had me laughing though. It's perfect. Ha! Here's a bit of what it says about INFP personality types:

INFP
Questor/Healer — "I Never Find Perfection"
INFPs present a calm, pleasant face to the world. They appear to be tranquil and peaceful to others, with simple desires. In fact, the INFP internally feels his or her life intensely. In the relationship arena, this causes them to have a very deep capacity for love and caring which is not frequently found with such intensity in the other types. The INFP does not devote their intense feelings towards just anyone, and are relatively reserved about expressing their inner-most feelings. They reserve their deepest love and caring for a select few who are closest to them. INFPs are generally laid-back, supportive and nurturing in their close relationships. With Introverted Feeling dominating their personality, they're very sensitive and in-tune with people's feelings, and feel genuine concern and caring for others. Slow to trust others and cautious in the beginning of a relationship, an INFP will be fiercely loyal once they are committed. With their strong inner core of values, they are intense individuals who value depth and authenticity in their relationships, and hold those who understand and accept the INFP's perspectives in especially high regard. INFPs are usually adaptable and congenial, unless one of their ruling principles has been violated, in which case they stop adapting and become staunch defenders of their values. They will be uncharacteristically harsh and rigid in such a situation.

INFP Strengths
Most INFPs will exhibit the following strengths with regards to relationship issues:
* Warmly concerned and caring towards others
* Sensitive and perceptive about what others are feeling
* Loyal and committed - they want lifelong relationships
* Deep capacity for love and caring
* Driven to meet other's needs
* Strive for "win-win" situations
* Nurturing, supportive and encouraging
* Likely to recognize and appreciate other's need for space
* Able to express themselves well
* Flexible and diverse


INFP Weaknesses
Most INFPs will exhibit the following weaknesses with regards to relationship issues:
* May tend to be shy and reserved
* Don't like to have their "space" invaded
* Extreme dislike of conflict
* Extreme dislike of criticism
* Strong need to receive praise and positive affirmation
* May react very emotionally to stressful situations
* Have difficulty leaving a bad relationship
* Have difficulty scolding or punishing others
* Tend to be reserved about expressing their feelings
* Perfectionistic tendancies may cause them to not give themselves enough credit
* Tendency to blame themselves for problems, and hold everything on their own shoulders


I showed you mine, I'd love to see yours. :) It takes just a couple of minutes and I'm curious about what your results will be too. :)

2 comments:

Julie said...

Very cool April...

I like the Questor/Healer bit...who does that remind me of? Hmmm? lol

Check out my blog for mine. :)

April said...

Yep, that's the part that made me laugh. Thanks for sharing yours Julie, off to peek... :)