One of the most confusing things about the MBTI® is the Judging or Perceiving preference. Many people get these preferences confused or feel unsure about which preference they use. I’m really hoping this article will make it a little easier for people to understand and figure out the whole J/P mystery. Not sure what your…
Is there any relationship between sadness and your Myers-Briggs® personality type? I recently conducted a survey with over 5,000 respondents. In the survey, one of the questions I asked was, “What emotion do you experience most regularly?” There were 21 options for people to choose from, ranging from “Joy” to “Contentment” to “Pessimism.” Sadness was…
We’ve all felt anxiety at some point, but the way it shows up can vary dramatically from one person to another. As an MBTI® practitioner, one of the most common questions I’ve gotten over the past ten years is whether there’s any connection between anxiety and someone’s Myers-Briggs® personality type. I often refrain from answering…
Have you ever noticed that certain types of people tend to be more positive and easy-going, while others are more cautious or even negative? Could personality type play a part in that? That’s what I wondered. Today we’re going to look at the results of a survey I recently conducted with 4,998 respondents. In the…
Have you ever wondered why some people cry easily while others seem to have no tear ducts whatsoever? Or why certain people seem to open up about their feelings without hesitation while others hold back? It turns out your Myers-Briggs® personality type could explain a lot about how you handle emotions—whether it’s crying, sharing your…
