This Whole MBTI Thing Woke Me

This Whole MBTI Thing Woke Me - J vs P

I know some people take this seriously. I've seen interviewers do it; and before my son was allowed to even take on a college entrance exam, he was asked to do something like this. Not because they don't want him but it was because we asked for student counselling. So, as a part of their evaluation process, they asked my son to answer some questions before they can properly profile him and offer suggestions as to the kind of courses which might suit him best.

I've done the test multiple times and 90pc of the time, I come up as ENFP, one of the most unorganized, chaotic characters of all. Kind of true, but over time, I've changed. I've become less of an 'E' (extrovert) and more of an 'I" (Introvert).

Circumstances.

Anyway, as I watched this video as a person with 'P' (perceiving), I cannot understand these people who are predominantly 'J' (Judgement).

How do you live your life like this? Don't things go awry? Don't your plans go wrong? Don't you have friends who suddenly pull you into the corner and whisper into your ear, "That cute guy is about to ask you out. Do it but don't do it. We just need the drinks."

Don't we all have that friend? No?

Anyway, Seo In Guk is a 'P' like me; I watched this and felt all kinds of anxiety. If you're a 'P', YOLO? I don't know what else to say without dissing on people who are 'J'. There's nothing wrong with people who are 'J'; in fact, it would and might be good for us to close to J people. Because we don't have a plan, and they have all the plans. It's a matter of whether we want to follow their plan or when a fancy hits us, will they go with ours.

I feel you, Seo In Guk.

The reason why this is resonating with me is because I am moving house, YET FUCKING AGAIN, and I cannot find it in me to be strategic or organized. I bet those 'J' people would have everything worked out a month before moving out/in, but I have 1 one who is exactly like me...nothing has been done so far.

I am tired, exhausted, stressed, anxious, and on the verge of a panic attack. But I think I can do it. I think. When I say something like this, I tend to go OTT. But I guess, in this instance, it is OK.

XOXO,
Marsha

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