Way Too Much "F"
Friday, December 12. 2008
Today, and much of this week actually, I've suffered from an excess of "F"— that's "Feeling" in Myers-Briggs speak.
Last time I officially tested, which was over a dozen years ago, I was an INFx. Strongly Introverted (not Extroverted), strongly iNtuitive (not Sensing), very strongly Feeling (not Thinking, natch), and wishy-washy when it comes to Judging vs. Perceiving. That means I like to talk to my computer instead of other sentient beings, I prefer nifty ideas to inconvenient facts, I make decisions based on emotion rather than logic, and I don't know whether to be spontaneous or rigid.
Though I haven't re-tested since then, I believe today I'm less "I" (shy and retiring), but also more "J" (structured). There's theoretically some interaction amongst the axes, such that being more "J" means the balance between my iNtuitiveness and Feeling leans toward the "F." So I'm even more a prisoner to emotion nowadays, plus I'm less reserved about sharing that jolly fact with others.
Probably not so good for interpersonal relationships. Perhaps favorable for being the misunderstood artist (i.e., writer). There's a long, proud tradition of anti-social behavior there, so maybe I shouldn't care so much.
Still not 100% recovered from my illness of the past week-plus, either. Tomorrow might bring more oxygen and clearer thinking, and perhaps more words to plant in the novel. I have to get that momentum going again.
Today, and much of this week actually, I've suffered from an excess of "F"— that's "Feeling" in Myers-Briggs speak.
Last time I officially tested, which was over a dozen years ago, I was an INFx. Strongly Introverted (not Extroverted), strongly iNtuitive (not Sensing), very strongly Feeling (not Thinking, natch), and wishy-washy when it comes to Judging vs. Perceiving. That means I like to talk to my computer instead of other sentient beings, I prefer nifty ideas to inconvenient facts, I make decisions based on emotion rather than logic, and I don't know whether to be spontaneous or rigid.
Though I haven't re-tested since then, I believe today I'm less "I" (shy and retiring), but also more "J" (structured). There's theoretically some interaction amongst the axes, such that being more "J" means the balance between my iNtuitiveness and Feeling leans toward the "F." So I'm even more a prisoner to emotion nowadays, plus I'm less reserved about sharing that jolly fact with others.
Probably not so good for interpersonal relationships. Perhaps favorable for being the misunderstood artist (i.e., writer). There's a long, proud tradition of anti-social behavior there, so maybe I shouldn't care so much.
Still not 100% recovered from my illness of the past week-plus, either. Tomorrow might bring more oxygen and clearer thinking, and perhaps more words to plant in the novel. I have to get that momentum going again.
Last time I officially tested, which was over a dozen years ago, I was an INFx. Strongly Introverted (not Extroverted), strongly iNtuitive (not Sensing), very strongly Feeling (not Thinking, natch), and wishy-washy when it comes to Judging vs. Perceiving. That means I like to talk to my computer instead of other sentient beings, I prefer nifty ideas to inconvenient facts, I make decisions based on emotion rather than logic, and I don't know whether to be spontaneous or rigid.
Though I haven't re-tested since then, I believe today I'm less "I" (shy and retiring), but also more "J" (structured). There's theoretically some interaction amongst the axes, such that being more "J" means the balance between my iNtuitiveness and Feeling leans toward the "F." So I'm even more a prisoner to emotion nowadays, plus I'm less reserved about sharing that jolly fact with others.
Probably not so good for interpersonal relationships. Perhaps favorable for being the misunderstood artist (i.e., writer). There's a long, proud tradition of anti-social behavior there, so maybe I shouldn't care so much.
Still not 100% recovered from my illness of the past week-plus, either. Tomorrow might bring more oxygen and clearer thinking, and perhaps more words to plant in the novel. I have to get that momentum going again.
Brent on :