How My Myer’s Briggs Personality Type Helps Me Work Smarter

April 6, 2016

For years now, the Myer’s Briggs personality test has been one of the top standards for defining your personality type, and getting some valuable insight into how you process information, relate to others, and more! Although Armon and I took a similar personality test as part of our premarital counseling a few years ago, we were curious to see how our personalities had changed, if any, over the past few years. So we opted for the online test and found what we already knew – although our personality types are incredibly different, they’re also incredibly compatible, making us a great team that balances the other out. Most of the time we think of how info like this can be valuable and applicable to our relationships and personal lives, but have you ever thought about how your personality type affects your work? Since I rediscovered my personality type (ISFJ), I noticed some subtle, and not-so-subtle, ways this contributes to my workflow, my energy levels, and how I engage with clients and colleagues!

how knowing my Myer’s Briggs personality type helps me work smarter! | b is for bonnie design

For starters, knowing my personality type enables me to have some key insight into how I engage with others. Since I’m introverted, I know that I need time to recharge after long or high energy social engagements, and I need a little time to prep myself before client calls or meetings. This has been so helpful in anticipating my needs for speaking engagements, conferences or work trips! Knowing that I need some down time to process the day’s events, or to gear up before I go on stage helps me understand how to work a little more margin into my schedule so I’m my best self for each event. It also helps me know that if I’ll be in an overnight situation, I should request a room to myself or that I room with someone I already know well.

Since I process information internally and feel externally, I believe that enables me to make more of a close-knit role with my clients and team. I strive to be in touch with how those around me are feeling, and want to help them have the best experience possible. So, I work hard to incorporate their needs and desires into our project, whatever the relationship may be.

Knowing your personality type isn’t just applicable for relationships and personal interactions, either. Having this insight into how I process information and perceive situations sets me up to understand how to best approach brainstorming sessions, project planning or new business ideas. Giving myself ample time and space to make lists, pour over research, and weigh out pros and cons are all crucial parts of my process, and have proven so helpful over the years!

Although this personal experience may be super helpful if you’re also an ISFJ, how does knowing your personality type translate on a broader scale? Well, friend, I believe these four little letters give you a better insight into how you relate and engage with others, such as your peers, clients or colleagues. They also help you understand how you process information, respond to new ideas, and express yourself. You certainly don’t need an online test to help you get in touch with who you are at your core, but think of it this way – the more in tune you are with your well-being, heart and who you are, the more of that you’ll be able to pour back into your work! And the more you fill up your cup and take care of yourself, emotionally, spiritually and physically, the more you can bring to the table within your business or side hustle!

Let’s hear it, friend! What’s your personality type?

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