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Why You Should Know Your Personality Type

Reasons to Know your Meyers Briggs Type

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Why You Should Know Your Personality Type

On the internet, personality quizzes are becoming more and more popular. The most famous and most psychologically tested quiz is the Meyer's Briggs, or MBTI Personality Test. The quiz is designed to test psychological preferences and to measure how different people perceive the world. I believe that the quiz is accurate and is important for everyone to take because even though it is a simple questionnaire, it gives a detailed explanation of how each "type" experiences the world.

The test separates people into sixteen unique personality types, each represented by four letters. The MBTI personality test allows individuals to not only learn about themselves, but also to learn about how they connect to others around them. Personality quizzes, especially Meyer's Briggs, are important for everyone to take and I believe that they reveal aspects of our personalities that are otherwise hidden. Here are some reasons that everyone should find out their personality type.

1. It will help you to discover your likes and dislikes

Although you probably already have an idea of what you like and don't like, taking the MBTI quiz will give you more insight into your interests, even those that you never knew about. For example, INFJs may be more likely to enjoy doing yoga, while ENFPs may enjoy performing on a stage.

2. It will help you find your career type

Many people use personality tests in order to discover their career path. Certain traits are necessary for certain jobs, and for this reason the Meyer's Briggs test can help to determine careers.

3. You'll discover how you work best

In school, your job, and anything you do in life, it is important to know in what with style you work. Personality tests help to define the environment in which each person works most successfully.

4. You'll have better interactions with others

Knowing your personality type allows you to learn the types of people that you will most get along with. It will also lead you to better interact with those around you by helping you to understand the actions of others.

5. You'll become familiar with your weaknesses

If you know your personality type, you will not only know your strengths, but also your weaknesses. You will know what you are best at, but also what you need to work on and improve in your life. If you can become comfortable with your weaknesses, you will be able to better yourself as a person.

6. You'll know your strengths and you'll become more confident in yourself

You will be able to build self-confidence if you are able to learn where your strengths lie. The four-letter code that represents your personality contains certain traits that show you your strengths that you can build upon.

Personality tests, especially the Meyer's Briggs quiz, provide both a sense of uniqueness and connection and allow individuals to discover more about who they are. The sixteen personality types can help anyone who takes the quiz to feel as if they are part of a community, but at the same time highlight the strengths of each individual.

Here is a link to the Meyer's Briggs MBTI Test-- it is free and only takes a few minutes to complete!

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-t...

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