Today, I took another Personality test for Reading for Personal Development. The test gave me a bunch of sentences, and I had to decide if I agreed or disagreed with them. Turns out I’m an ESFJ-A. “A Consul (ESFJ) is a person with the Extraverted, Observant, Feeling, and Judging personality traits. They are attentive and people-focused, and they enjoy taking part in their social community. Their achievements are guided by decisive values, and they willingly offer guidance to others.” As a teacher, offering guidance is a huge part of what I do every day. I have strong values and make decisive decisions all the time. Overall, I agree with the results.
“Mind– This trait determines how we interact with our environment. 59% EXTRAVERTED” There is no doubt that I’m an outspoken person. I always speak my mind. I have definitely learned to tone it down as I’ve gotten older.
“Energy-This trait shows where we direct our mental energy. 63% OBSERVANT They mostly root their thinking in the actionable, tangible, and useful. But make no mistake, these personalities can be creative within that realm.” I totally agree with this. I like. to take action and focus on things that are useful. I hate wasting time, so my energy comes from the present and what needs to get done.
“Nature-This trait determines how we make decisions and cope with emotions. 60% FEELING” These results are a total shock. Maybe I’m getting soft in my old age because I’ve always fallen under Thinking for this category. The world has tossed a lot at me in the last three years, so perhaps I’m more caught up in emotions at this stage of my life than I’m used to. I’m also settled into a routine in life, and I have fewer decisions to think about at this age vs when I was younger.
“Tactics-This trait reflects our approach to work, planning, and decision-making. 99% JUDGING. People with the Judging (J) personality trait feel most comfortable when the course ahead is well-marked. They would rather come up with five backup plans than deal with events as they come.” I can’t believe I didn’t get 100% in this area. I can take things as they come (you have to as a teacher) but I thrive on planning. Lucky for YOU, my students, I’m a planner which is why you should be able to navigate my course easily. I plan every aspect of my life. It’s November 2022, and I already have items marked in my 2023 planner. 🙂
“Identity-This trait underpins all others, showing how confident we are in our abilities and decisions. 90% ASSERTIVE” I am most definitely an assertive person. I’m confident in my decisions and my abilities. I do not like to “beat around the bush”. I want to dive in and get to the point in pretty much every aspect of my life. This can be a bit hard for some people to handle. I gave up worrying if people can handle me. I am who I am. I may be assertive, but I’m always coming from a place of caring.
Some of my strengths are:
“Strong Sense of Duty – People with the Consul personality type have a strong sense of responsibility and strive to meet their obligations, though this may sometimes be more from a sense of social expectations than intrinsic drive.” This is 100% true. You can always rely on me. I’m dedicated and reliable. I take my responsibility as a wife, mother, and teacher seriously. I’ll always strive to do my absolute best.
I enjoy taking tests like this. I find it intriguing to see how different choices can result in a personality type. I’m excited to see the personality test results of my students!
Happy reading and blogging,
Mrs. Raven