Happy Monday!!
Or not so happy. Whatever. I hate Mondays, so not sure why I started off this post with a contradictory sentence...
Anyway, SO! Sometime during this past week my Drama teacher gave us an assignment. We're supposed to analyze our characters, collect information about their relationships, circumstances, goals, etc.
This, for some reason, gave me the idea to take a personality quiz, pretending to be my character in the play, to see what type she (Olivia from Twelfth Night) was.
So I ended up taking the quiz, but as myself first.
I was reminded of my love for online quizzes like "what disney princess are you" and "which marvel character are you most like."
It was a fun quiz. Aaaand I got the results and thought it would be fun to analyze my apparent type and share what I think is accurate about me!
Soooo...
My type is the Architect, or INTJ-T.
Sounds smart! Also I have no idea what those letters stand for.
Apparently I am 79% introverted and 21% extroverted. (I definitely agree)
With my 'mental energy' I'm 51% intuitive and 49% observant,
With decision making and emotionally coping I am 55% thinking and 45% feeling,
And with my identity and self-confidence I'm 8% assertive and 92% turbulent.
I think these stats are pretty accurate, especially the first and last. I don't feel like I'm very intuitive though. Honestly it's just hard to know how people are REALLY feeling. Most of the time I have to just come out and ask them bluntly if they're mad at me. And usually they aren't. So uh... I'm not very good at reading people/situations.
Apparently, Architects are both the "boldest of dreamers" and the "bitterest of pessimists."
woah way to call me out there 💀
"In school, these personality types may have been called 'bookworms' or 'nerds.'"
HEY THATS ME!!!
"Architects question everything."
Yes.
"Ever-skeptical Architects prefer to make their own discoveries. In their quest to find better ways of doing things, they aren't afraid to break the rules or risk disapproval."
Mmmmm I don't know. I personally feel like a people pleaser sometimes, not that I try to do things to please people, but I worry about what people think of me, and I feel like stuff I say/do is stupid.
Anyway.
"This personality type comes with a strong independent streak. Architects don’t mind acting alone, perhaps because they don’t like waiting around for others to catch up with them. They also generally feel comfortable making decisions without asking for anyone else’s input. At times, this lone-wolf behavior can come across as insensitive, as it fails to take into consideration other people’s thoughts, desires, and plans."
"Architects aren’t known for being warm and fuzzy. They tend to prioritize rationality and success over politeness and pleasantries – in other words, they’d rather be right than popular. This may explain why so many fictional villains are modeled on this personality type."
oop😐
"Because Architects value truth and depth, many common social practices – from small talk to white lies – may seem pointless or downright stupid to them. As a result, they may inadvertently come across as rude or even offensive when they’re only trying to be honest. At times, Architects may wonder if dealing with other people is even worth the frustration."
OMG YESSS 😭😭😭
"But like any personality type, Architects do crave social interaction – they’d just prefer to surround themselves with people who share their values and priorities. Often, they can achieve this just by being themselves. When Architects pursue their interests, their natural confidence can draw people to them – professionally, socially, and even romantically."
Idk about the last part... but yeah. It is easier to be around people you can agree with and relate to...obviously.
Natural confidence? What's that?
"Architects you may know:"
- Michelle Obama
- Elon Musk
- Samantha Power
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Gandalf the Grey
- Katniss Everdeen
Huh. Cool
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES!!!
Strengths:
- Rational
- Independent
- Determined
- Curious
- Dismissive of emotions
- Overly critical (ouch)
- Combative
- Romantically clueless (wtf man)
It's relationship time ig 😎
"For these personalities, finding a compatible partner can be a particular challenge. Rarely satisfied with things as they are, Architects are always developing a world in their minds that is more perfect than reality. Other people entering their world need to fit this fantasy in some way. But if Architects’ expectations and ideals for a partner are unrealistic, then no real person will be able to fulfill them in every way."
Ahaha...whatttt?? Noooo wayyyyyy....I definitely don't prefer fictional characters over real people...
Ok ok I have high standards...but who could NOT when there's Peter Parker and Gilbert Blythe and Jack Dawson and I could go on and on but I'll spare you this time
"Architects care about depth and intelligence, and they insist on honest, open communication. For them, a relationship that isn’t founded on these values is hardly worth pursuing."
👏COMMUNICATION👏IS👏KEY👏
Sometimes, Architects’ best strategy is to focus on what they enjoy rather than struggle against the rules of dating. Ironically, people with this personality type are often most attractive when they aren’t trying to be. Just doing what they do best – pursuing the interests that light them up – can help their confidence and intelligence shine."
Awwwww😌
"Sharp-witted and darkly funny, Architects aren’t everyone’s cup of tea – and they’re okay with that. For the most part, people with this personality type aren’t obsessed with being popular. They don’t spend their time and energy on just anyone, and they can be difficult to get to know."
"But this doesn’t mean that Architects are antisocial or friendless. In fact, few things are more exhilarating to Architect personalities than the spark they feel when they connect with someone who really gets them."
Yes!
I often don't feel connections with people right off the bat. It takes lots of time for me to really open up and kind of BECOME myself and be comfortable around that person.
Also my sense of humor is being mean to my friends and I think that not everyone gets that...heh
"In their friendships, as in other aspects of their lives, Architects prize independence. Social obligations can feel stifling to people with this personality type. Architects don’t want to feel beholden to their friends, and they don’t want their friends to feel beholden to them. For them, an ideal friendship is low drama, based on mutual respect rather than obligation."
yes yes and yes
"Among friends whom they know and respect, Architects have no trouble relaxing and being themselves. Their sarcasm and witty banter may not be for everyone – especially people who struggle to read between the lines."
Yep this is what I was just saying lol
Career stuff:
"The truth is that Architects can excel in just about any role. Some careers with strong social components, such as sales or human resources, might not seem like obvious fits – but fortunately, Architects know how to look beyond the obvious. These personalities have the creativity and vision to make important contributions in any workplace, and these skills certainly give them a leg up if they choose to start their own business."
"What Architects want – wherever they may be in their careers – is to pursue their professional goals according to their own standards. And if any personality type has high standards for themselves, it’s almost certainly Architects."
"Armed with powerful intellects and strategic minds, Architects can outmaneuver obstacles that seem unbeatable to most. But their strengths, when misunderstood, can turn into weaknesses – and keep them from reaching their full potential."
Wow!!
There was definitely a lot of stuff in there that felt pretty relatable for me. It was really interesting to take the quiz. I ended up taking it for some of my characters in the book I'm writing and for my role in the play. It's super fun!! 10/10 recommend.
In fact, here's the link so you can do it rn:
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Thanks for reading!! Have a good week :)
willow
