ESTJ

So yesterday, I was having a super fun conversation with one of my best friends and she reminded me of a time back in college when we were taking a class to figure out our "personality types" and whether or not our major and desired profession was really something we belonged in. I had totally forgotten about this class and everything having to do with the assignment...so she encouraged me to do it again today. 

I took the Myers-Briggs Personality test (or something very close to it, so I wouldn't have to pay for it!) and learned a little more about myself than I expected to. However, it was SO DEAD ON that it was scary. 

Basically, for those of you who don't know about the personality test, it determines different aspects of how you think, socialize, and react. The result of the test is a combination of letters that explain your personality in a nutshell. My letter combination resulted in ESTJ. Check out my results below: 

"As Extraverts (E), ESTJ personalities love connecting to other people and playing active roles in traditional, respected organizations. Family values are also very important to ESTJs, and they do their best to nurture and defend them.

People with the ESTJ personality type are very dedicated and responsible. An ESTJ will do everything they can to fulfill their duties and meet their promises. People with this personality type respect and promote a good work ethic and strongly detest cheating or any attempts to cut corners, especially in the workplace. Positions of authority must be earned. Period.

ESTJs are usually strong-willed and not afraid to voice and defend their opinions, even if they are facing formidable opposition. If, for instance, one of their subordinates is incompetent or simply lazy, the ESTJ will not hesitate to show their wrath. ESTJ personalities will stick to their principles, even if everybody turns against them.

As Observant (S) individuals, ESTJs live in the world of clear and verifiable facts. They are honest and direct, living in the present and taking note of everything that is happening around them. ESTJ personalities tend to have a clear vision and understanding of what is acceptable and what is not. This usually makes ESTJs excellent leaders and managers, even though their subordinates may sometimes complain about the resulting inflexibility. ESTJs find it quite easy to develop and improve various action plans; they are able to make even the most complex project look like a walk in the park.

Due to all these traits, ESTJ personalities are excellent “model citizens,” guardians of traditions, and cornerstones of families and communities. They are very reliable and trustworthy, even though the inflexibility shared by all Sentinel types may sometimes hinder their efforts. ESTJs also have a very good sense of what is socially acceptable and always do their best to adhere to that ideal.

Few things are as straightforward and stable as ESTJ relationships. People with this personality type tend to be very reliable, and this is reflected in their love life as well. Once the ESTJ decides to commit, they will try very hard to make the relationship work. It is unlikely that they will be spontaneous or unpredictable and may even be seen as boring by some other personality types. However, ESTJs tend to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, which translate into unexpected surprises and interesting activities. For example, dating an ESTJ is likely to be quite exciting as they will easily come up with fun things to do.

ESTJ personalities are very trustworthy and committed partners, able and willing to do everything in their power to ensure that the relationship is strong and stable. However, ESTJs also tend to have strong principles, and their determination can often turn into stubbornness, with the ESTJ believing that they are always right. Such an attitude is very dangerous in a romantic relationship, especially during the dating phase when both individuals are still discovering each other. A strong self-confidence can be very attractive, but it is also equally likely that the ESTJ partner will feel threatened or at least annoyed by it."

I'd have to say that is pretty on point, dontcha think? I'm still learning more about my "personality type" but I thought I'd share my awesome experience with you all and encourage you take a fun quiz today! You might learn something new about yourself, too! 

Myers-Briggs Type Test