Typology and Writing

The Jung Typology was fairly accurate in assessing my personality type; ESFJ. Some discrepancy exists as to whether or not I am an extravert or introvert. I have several of the traits to prefer extraversion but I would rather work alone for the most part rather in groups. I can and have worked in groups on several occasions but would rather work on a project myself. I am also on the fence with the social aspect, I am dramatic with self-expression and yet I tend to be private and somewhat contained. I tend to keep anything regarding me with the window shade partially closed but everything else I will have the window open. Most likely this stems from being hurt in the past so part of me is somewhat guarded. Otherwise the outcome of this test was rather insightful to know that I am in a field that suits my personality.

I am still struggling a bit with the idea that I am a “writer,” I still have a misconception that a “writer” is an author of a famous novel. On a positive note I am working on getting past this mindset as a result of being in this course. I believe anytime we learn more about who we are and why we think, feel or act as we do allows us to grow in many aspects. Let’s say I am middle aged, just sayin’ and have found through the years that everything we do in our lives is a learning experience in some fashion. I have friends that are older then myself and I remember realizing that even though they have lived more life than I have they are still learning. I don’t think that taking the test will assist in college writing but using and comparing the results to who we are will.