My Meyer-Briggs Personality Types

According to www.my-personality-test.com, my Meyer-Briggs personality type is that of ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging). ISFJs comprise approximately 12% of the total population; they are known for avoiding conflict and/or confrontation, having a warm, friendly, and supportive nature, and exhibiting impeccable organizational skills. In line with their organizational adroitness, ISFJs value responsibility and are generally practical, thorough, and highly methodical in most facets of their daily lives (My Personality Test). Typical careers for ISFJ personality types are in the fields of education, clerical/secretarial work, health professions (e.g. nursing), religious work, social work, and in some cases administrative work (Human
Regarding their willingness to serve others, ISFJs have an intense “need to be needed.” Identified as one of the most consuming traits of an ISFJ, their desire to help others can sometimes take precedence over all other obligations in their lives. Typical “give-and-take” relationships, both romantic and platonic, can seem profoundly unfulfilling for an ISFJ, as they often feel that they are being underappreciated and taken for granted. In terms of a fierce sense of loyalty towards family and close friends, ISFJs will go to extensive lengths to protect and support those close to them, but are not likely to engage in direct conflict or confrontation. Instead, they are likely to alert an authority figure to any harmful (or potentially harmful) situations and offer patient, emotional support to those in need. Concerning a strict adherence to societal conventions/rules, ISFJs are often preoccupied with how others view them and stick close to societal norms out of fear of judgment from others. This concern extends to family and friends, as ISFJs experience extreme embarrassment if anyone in their inner circle should stray from what society currently deems proper (Human
I have always been a very structured person and a bit of a control freak, so when it comes to having to work in groups I generally feel the need to take the reins on the entire project. Unfortunately, this isn’t exactly how group projects are supposed to operate and I often feel frustrated and anxious about what quality of the finished project will be. In terms of trying new things, I’m generally too fearful to engage in many new experiences and when I am forced into them I tend to experience a fair amount of stress and anxiety.
Based on my personality type, two of my strengths are that I have the ability to connect with children and animals easily and that I make an exceptional confidant. Two of my weaknesses are that I have difficulty accepting criticism- to the point where I may become reliant upon the approval of others to validate my self-worth- and that I often become overly concerned with my social status (My Personality