How My Meyers Briggs Will Help Me Develop In My Career

I took the Meyers Briggs personality test recently and was pleasantly surprised with my results. According to the test I am personality ENFJ, the Protagonist. People with ENFJ personality types are natural leaders and firmly believe in others. This personality type only makes up 3% of the population and some of the most influential people in history and pop culture are ENFJ's. As a person who will be soon graduating next March, I though that knowing my Meyers Briggs personality will give me an advantage, set me apart from others, and will help me develop in my career.

 

A few famous ENFJ's

Here are 4 ways my Meyers Briggs will help me develop in my career.

1. I don't let myself stress out

As a full-time student who works nearly full-time hours I have a lot on my plate, but I don't let it get to me. The way I see it is, the situation that I'm currently in won't last for very long and the potential for success is what keeps me going. Having balance and knowing my limits allow me to cope with stress a lot easier than others and of course not overwhelming myself and making time for family and friends.

2. My strengths over power my weaknesses

Utilizing my strengths will definitely help further me in my career. I consider my weaknesses as also strengths, because acknowledging my weaknesses will help me learn and improve on them.

Some of my strengths as an ENFJ are:

• Tolerant
• Reliable
• Charismatic
• Altruistic
• Natural leader

Weaknesses:

• Overly idealistic
• Too selfless
• Too sensitive
• Fluctuating self-esteem
• Struggle to make tough decisions

Couldn't agree more

3. I strive to inspire others

As an ENFJ my aspiration in life is to connect with others, spread knowledge, and inspire. What motivates me in my career and in life is producing meaningful work and making the world a better place. I am always passionate about the work that I do. I would like to leave the world knowing that I have helped someone and have inspired them to do something great with their lives or career.

  

  

4. I feel what others are feeling

I'm a very intuitive person and often put myself in other people's shoes. I enjoy getting to know the people I'm surrounded with at work and at school. Learning about their life and understanding what makes them tick is fun for me and makes for a better working environment. Often times I find myself sticking up for others when I know that they can't. Working in retail for most of my life and for really crappy companies, I have seen the worst in people. I am concerned about ethical business practices and teaching others what is acceptable.

Get ready for more of me in 2016

As a soon to be graduate, I feel that these characteristics from my Meyers Briggs will help set me apart from my competition in the professional field. As an ENFJ I hope that I can make a difference in this world by becoming a leader by inspiring others and using my skills to the best of my abilities.

Are you and ENFJ like myself? What are some experiences that you have had good and bad with your personality type? Comment down below!

Submerge Yourself in Your Mind, Not Your Phone

5 Ways to Become More Mindful

We are currently in the age of technology, it is growing at a rapid pace and we are all trying to keep up. Whether scrolling through Facebook, liking pictures on Instagram, or retweeting tweets on Twitter, we are constantly connected on our phones or tablets. I have been in many situations where everyone at the dinner table are more interested in whats going on in their phones rather than spending the time having a fun or meaningful conversation with one another. I have also been in the situation where my family went on a vacation and my mom decided to scroll through Facebook than looking at the beautiful scenery surrounding her. I have noticed these habits forming through my family, friends, and strangers and I try to avoid these habits. I enjoy being connected to technology, but also enjoy being disconnected and submerging myself in the present.

To help you, here are 5 ways to become more mindful.

1. Put down your phone 

This is an easy task to do, but one thats easy to break. We are in the habit of grabbing our phones for everything. To make a call, text, check the time, or to pass that time. Be considerate of who is around you. If you're having lunch with someone, put your phone down. If you're on vacation, put your phone down. If you're at a party or social gathering, put your phone down.

2. Find time for a hobby

I should follow my own advice on this one, but it's helpful. Doing something that you genuinely enjoy will help you become more mindful. Like art? Try painting or photography. (with a film camera, not your phone) Getting fidgety from putting down your phone? Try knitting. Or just take 20 minutes out of your day to write a journal about things on your mind. There are many outlets to express yourself creatively and mindfully.

3. Be conscious of what you're putting into your mind and body

As a person who loves to eat junk and drink craft beer, this is the hardest task for me. I enjoy indulging in fattening foods and grabbing that after the bar taco shop burrito, but I know these indulgences will soon catch up. Also, binge watching reality tv shows do not help either. Watching people complain about their lives or seeing women in these shows bring other women down is not a positive though to have. Having a balance diet and amount of reality tv can help with becoming more mindful.

4. Travel and have new experiences

The first thing that comes to my head about being mindful is being cultured. Understanding other peoples perspectives and where they have came from is a major trait to have. Ways to do that is to gain experiences by traveling, and when I say traveling, I mean by going to other countries or cities that are unfamiliar to you and learning about it's culture. And while traveling, make sure to put your phone down.

5. Meditate

Meditation is the key element in becoming more mindful. To just sit and clear your mind of all the stress and anxiety that life brings us. Finding the opportunity to sit and meditate might be hard, but it doesn't have to be for a very long time. Meditating for 15 minutes can change your whole mood and relax you for the rest of your day.

Do you have any tips that you'd like to share? Comment down below, I'd love to read what you have to add!

Top 5 Leadership Skills for 2016

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Working in a team setting is required in most positions. Whether working in retail, are an entrepreneur, or work in an AD agency, a team is essential. In order for a team to function fluidly, there needs to be a person who can get everyone motivated, succeed, and someone who will inspire others to create and think of new ideas. There's a difference between managing and leading, and there are certain characteristics that a leader should possess. Throughout my work history, I have had the pleasure of leading a team and have worked with different kinds of leaders. Here are my top five leadership skills for 2016.

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• Honesty

A leader's team is a reflection of them. In my experience, I always appreciated it when someone was honest with themselves and their team. It shows that a person has values and are ethical when it comes to how a team should function.



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• Communication

Communication especially in a team is key. Understanding the concept and what is to be accomplished needs to be clear. As a leader, being able to communicate clearly and describe what needs to be done is extremely important. Everyone involved all need to be working toward the same goal

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• Creativity

It is the duty of a leader to think outside the box and to be there as guidance for the team. During the creative process it is important for the leader to take in any and all ideas, this is where the fun begins and where the leader can see who it's team members are that have potential. Also, don't take the first idea and run with it, that's not the best practice.

• Inspire

Every inspiring leader is passionate, not about the product itself but the amount of work that goes into it. Nothing extraordinary ever happened without a leader and a vision. A leader is important for a team in generating enthusiasm and focusing on future goals.




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• Positive Attitude

One bad apple can ruin the bunch, so a leader should make sure that they keep the team motivated and energy levels up. There will be off days of course, but make it easier on the them. Possibly providing snacks, coffee, advice, or a shoulder to cry on. A leader shouldn't solely just be a leader, but also a person of balance.

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Do you have anything to add to this list? Comment down below about other characteristics a leader should have. I would love to read about your experience.

Also, if you would like to learn more, here are some interesting articles that I think could help you!

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