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MBTI Personality Profiling

Welcome to our MBTI personality tips page, which we start with our MBTI remote worker profiles. This is then followed by MBTI Productivity tips and MBTI Well-being tips. For each of the 16 MBTI types.

MBTI REMOTE WORKER PROFILES

MBTI Home Working Productivity Tips

MBTI Well-Being Tips

MBTI Holiday PREFERENCES

Here is a holiday idea for each of the sixteen personality types:

ISTJ holiday tips A weekend away to a historical city
ISFJ holiday tips

INFJ holiday tips

Camping tripGo away with close friends
INTJ holiday tips Extend their next business trip
ISTP holiday tips Explore where their ancestors are from
ISFP holiday tips Try a yoga or mindfulness retreat
INFP holiday tips Take their whole family away
INTP holiday tips Stay-cation
ESTP holiday tips Do a road trip across America
ESFP holiday tips Take a ‘sabbatical’ year out
ENFP holiday tips Book a last-minute package holiday somewhere hot
ENTP holiday tips Volunteer work in a developing country
ESTJ holiday tips Backpack across Asia
ESFJ holiday tips Music Festival
ENFJ holiday tips Visit a tropical island
ENTJ holiday tips Go skiing/snowboarding

 

MBTI STRESS PROFILES

  • Certain MBTI personality types need a break more often – in particular those that have to manage a stressful working and/or home life. Each type reacts differently to stressful events.
  • The most and second type most likely to need a holiday because they regularly get stressed is: INFJ then INTJ…. followed by INTP and INFP.  I can explain more about these two (INT_)’s susceptibility to stress.
  • The four types least likely to need a holiday because they rarely get stressed are ENTP; ESTP; ENFP; and ESFP. I can explain more about these four types (E_ _ P)’s resilience to stress.
  • Each type finds different things restful. The personality types most likely to find a holiday relaxing are the Sensing types.

Using Personality Profiling to choose holidays

Although deciphering personality is more of an art than an exact science, unravelling your emotional predispositions can help you decide what travel environments you might thrive in.

The most popular way to quantify a person’s personality is the Myers-Briggs system, which breaks down behaviours into four opposing preferences:

  • Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)
  • Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
  • Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
  • Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)

Not every personality type will enjoy every type of vacation. However, following the Myers-Briggs categorization, understanding the preferences and general attitudes of each and how much influence each trait has can help you plan your next adventure accordingly.

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SENSING VS. INTUITION

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MBTI Personality Tips

When it comes to travel, the most important personality dimension is your sensing vs. intuition preference, says Molly Owens, the CEO of Truity, a company that develops personality assessments based on the Myers-Briggs theory.

“Sensors tend to be more concrete and comfortable with routine, so they’re more likely to choose relaxing vacations that are focused on simple pleasures — laying on a beach, playing or watching sports, or enjoying nature,” Owens says. “Intuitives, on the other hand, are more conceptual and future-oriented, so they like to travel that introduces them to new ideas and stimulates their minds.”

JUDGING VS. PERCEIVING

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After deciding what type of itinerary you’re considering, judging vs. perceiving is the next personality factor to consider — especially if you plan to travel with other people.

Judgers are planners who book tickets and reservations way ahead of time, and whose guidebooks are smothered with dog ears and notes. Whereas perceivers are more go-with-the-flow types who are okay with rolling the dice on a travel idea and leaving the rest up to chance.

The third important personality factor is whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert. Although extraverts and introverts may enjoy similar vacation ideas, there are significant differences in how they approach the day-to-day travel experience. The more notable difference is stimulation tolerance.

Extraverts are much more comfortable with stimulation, so spending all day in a busy city or a noisy crowd of tourists won’t bother them as much as it will introverts, who will need more downtime in between these types of excursions.

WHERE MBTI PERSONALITY TYPES SHOULD TRAVEL

The final Myers-Briggs factor to consider is thinkers vs. feelers.

Although each type may enjoy the same type of vacation, a thinker’s travel motivations are likely different from their feeler counterpart.

Your personality type also influences how often you’ll need a vacation, and what type of preparations you should take in advance of your vacation.

If your combination of the Myers-Briggs traits means you’re an INFJ, INTJ, INTP or INFP, you’re more likely to succumb to daily stressors and need to take a break and escape the chaos more frequently, says Rob Williams, a personality test design specialist with Rob Williams Assessment Ltd. Conversely, Williams says if you’re an ENTP, ESTP, ENFP or ESFP, you’re less likely to need frequent vacations because you’re predisposed to be more resilient against stress.

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After you diagnose your personality type and couple it with how you manage things like stress, fear, anxiety, and new experiences, you can paint a picture of your travel persona. This persona can guide you during your travels, but keep in mind that it will likely evolve. If your vacations mirror who you are and foster personal growth, you’ll learn to travel better while developing the resilience and attitude that Gretzel says is crucial to having a rewarding vacation.

But before you book your ticket and wander through a stuffy airport, sleep-deprived and hangry, consider if your itinerary complements your personality type.

Your personality influences what type of vacation you prefer, and it also affects your activities, how you get around, and who you bring along. Below are how each Myers-Briggs personality type prefers to travel and where they should consider taking a vacation.

 

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ANALYSTS

INTJ/ARCHITECT

As an INTJ, you don’t like waiting around for people and want to do things on your timetable. Solo travel can be a rewarding experience for you, as social environments will wear you out. Stay away from guided tours with large groups, and follow your own itinerary. If your itinerary requires a guide, look for companies that offer smaller, personal tour groups. You likely enjoy visiting historical locations and museums where you can soak up interesting facts and lesser-known tidbits of information.

Where INTJ should travel: Solo trip to a historical location

INTP/LOGICIAN

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You’re constantly daydreaming about new ideas and like to keep your options open. You’d rather improvise and go where the wind blows you. If you’re going to interact with locals or other tourists, it’s best to travel with someone who knows you well because you can come off as shy and withdrawn when around new people. You crave new experiences, so look for opportunities to do something unique, whether it’s attending a cultural event, trying a new food or learning a new language.

Where INTP should travel: Secluded nature retreat

ENTJ/COMMANDER

If there’s ever a challenge, you’re the first to step up to the plate. You’ll thrive during your trip if you create a detailed travel itinerary, which lets you maximize your time and know what to expect each day. It doesn’t matter if you’re alone or with friends. Much like your home life, you’ll have no problem meeting new people on your journey.

Where ENTJ should travel: Backpacking journey

ENTP/DEBATER

Whether you’re chatting with your best friend or a crowd of strangers, you have no problem starting an interesting conversation. It’s best if you visit busy places with lively social environments and lots of opportunities to mingle with locals. You’ll likely enjoy your trip more if you don’t make concrete plans, and instead ask locals for advice on what to do and where to go.

Where ENTP should travel: Lively city trip

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DIPLOMATS

INFJ/ADVOCATE

While you enjoy helping others, you also need to take time for yourself to unwind. Limit yourself to travelling with a few close friends or family members who understand that you’ll need some downtime by yourself to recharge. Choose a calm destination that will still provide you with humanitarian service opportunities — just make sure you plan out your days so you can get a good balance between serving others and relaxing.

Where INFJ should travel: Volunteering in a relaxing location

INFP/MEDIATOR

You’re probably caught daydreaming quite often, and where you travel shouldn’t change that habit. Choose destinations that are full of colours and creative cultures that feel like one of the fantasy worlds you’ve imagined. Travel with people who mean something to you, but keep your group small as you may become overwhelmed in a large group setting. Don’t make too many plans in your itinerary, and take time to express yourself when you’re feeling inspired.

Where INFP should travel: Creative get away with a couple of close friends

ENFJ/PROTAGONIST

If you’re going on vacation, make sure it’s exotic and exhilarating. You should organize your trip well and make plans far in advance, especially if you’re travelling with a big group. It’s important to you that everyone sees and does what they want, so you’re willing to compromise and give up doing what you want in favour of others. But be careful not to sacrifice too much — it’s important that you enjoy yourself just as much as everyone else.

Where ENFJ should travel: Off-the-beaten-path

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ENFP/CAMPAIGNER

You’re a free spirit and have no reason to make or follow plans while travelling. Visit somewhere that’s exciting and full of life with lots of people, whether they’re tourists or locals. Stick with a lively group, whether they’re longtime friends or new acquaintances you met in the hotel lobby. You may get overwhelmed with the flourish of new sights, sounds and faces, so be sure to take a break when you start feeling stressed.

Where ENFP should travel: Mingle with the crowds in a bustling city

SENTINELS

ISTJ/LOGISTICIAN

Planning should be your first priority when travelling, so organize your days in such a way that you’ll get to see and do everything on your list. Travelling alone ensures you don’t have anyone interfering with your plans, but it’s alright if you want to bring one or two other people along. Make sure those who are travelling with you know what the plan is and are prepared to follow it. But if your plans don’t quite go accordingly, don’t get too frustrated — you’ll still see and do more than most people.

Where ISTJ should travel: History-packed excursion with a close friend

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ISFJ/DEFENDER

Although you’re an introvert, you still thrive in social settings. When making your vacation plans, keep plenty of time free for unwinding and putting your feet up. Your travel companions should be devoted friends or family members who you care about deeply. You tend to take lots of pictures and buy lots of souvenirs to remember your travels, so leave plenty of room in your suitcase! But don’t get too caught up in these details or else you’ll miss out on the best parts of exploring a new culture.

  • We recommend that ISFJ personality types would enjoy camping trips with close friends.

ESTJ/EXECUTIVE

You’re an extrovert and it’s normal for you to be part of a group, especially when travelling. You are a natural leader and will undoubtedly take the lead in planning your group’s trip. When making plans, remember that not everyone will enjoy fast-paced days that are full of activities. To keep everyone happy, including yourself, choose a bustling city with something for everyone.

  • Our overall travel recommendation for an ESTJ is travelling to a large city with a big group of friends

ESFJ/CONSUL

Family is your first priority in life and you’d appreciate a vacation with them the most. Choose a well-known, picturesque destination where you can take holiday card-worthy photos with your loved ones. Make plans with your family members in mind and be sure to add downtime to the calendar to reminisce about the day’s experiences.

  • Our overall travel recommendation for an ESFJ is to go on vacation with the family.

EXPLORERS

ISTP/VIRTUOSO

As an introvert, you value time away from crowds of people. It’s best to travel solo as your alone time is what helps you re-energize and gives you the freedom to explore as you please. If you’re bringing a travel companion, make sure it’s someone who’s alright with giving you your space. While you don’t need to plan much, you should look into hands-on opportunities to dive into other cultures, like learning a native art form, eating a traditional meal, or attending a holiday event.

  • Our overall travel recommendation for ISTP types is to do a cultural trip.

ISFP tips

ADVENTURER

Planning is not your strength and you should embrace that. You can easily buy a plane ticket on a whim or hop in the car and set off on an adventure. You enjoy connecting with people, so bring a few good friends along for the ride. But being around people requires a lot of your energy. To make sure you don’t feel too drained, get some alone time, or at least set quiet time for the group so you can collect your thoughts.

  • Our overall travel recommendations are road trips with good friends (for ISFP Adventurer types)

ESTP/ENTREPRENEUR

You don’t need to make too many plans for your vacation— you’re fine with taking risks and you’re good at figuring things out as you go. Travel with a band of adventurous pals or meet up with an organized group so you won’t be alone during your trip. Find a destination with many outdoor activities like surfing, kayaking and canyoning that will push your limits and keep your adrenaline pumping.

We recommend adrenaline-rush experiences for an ESTP personality type.

ESFP/ENTERTAINER

Treat yourself to a luxury vacation with a couple of friends. Head to a place with perfect weather and great views where you can sit back and indulge in the finer things. Plans aren’t important since you’ll be relaxing most of the time. But make sure you’re able to hit a few parties or social gatherings where you can do what you do best— entertain the masses and make lots of new connections.

We recommend a high-end luxury break for ESFP personality types.

For more on this very interesting subject don’t miss the full article by Kalon Surf with a mention of our contribution.

MBTI personality Tips

ISTJ – Relationships

In my mind, I’m chill AF. But in reality, I’m about as far from the chill as a person can get. I can’t help it — I’m compelled to over-analyze and scrutinize. If someone sends me “K” in a text message rather than “OK,” you better believe I’m going to consider all of the possible implications of this one-letter text in my head for the next 96 hours at minimum. When it comes to the most chill Myers-Briggs personality types, a Logistician is probably not a contender, and as a result, my ISTJ personality makes me far more high-strung than low-maintenance.

  • What the person talks about
  • How they say it – type of words (e.g. “I” vs. “We”), type and amount of questions (e.g. “what?”, “why?”)
  • Body Language
  • Tonality

ISTP

When it comes to chilled-out lovers, ISTPs take the cake. Virtuosos simply don’t see the point of getting themselves worked up over things that are out of their control. If their crush isn’t reciprocated, that’s fine — they’ll find someone else. To them, there’s no point in trying to change a person, and if a potential partner doesn’t seem like a good match, Virtuosos have no problem moving on.

It’s true that ISTPs can sometimes be considered too chill. As they tend to dislike commitment, their laid-back nature can potentially translate as cold rather than chill. But that’s simply because Virtuosos are all about living for the now. They’re happy to settle down for the right person, as long as that person gives them plenty of space to do their own thing and be their own chill self.

ESTP

Like ISTPs, ESTPs tend to focus on enjoying the present rather than obsessing over the past or the future. Entrepreneurs don’t want to be held back or brought down by stress, because that will keep them from having the freedom that they thrive on. They value spontaneity and excitement over well-laid plans, so rather than dreaming about their wedding day, ESTPs are more likely to be found thinking about their next fun adventure.

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As a result, Entrepreneurs don’t tend to get worked up over relationship strife. An ISTP’s habit of leaping before looking can get them into trouble at times, but it allows them to enjoy their relationships rather than overthink them. People with this personality truly don’t know how to sit still, so while they’re not chill in that sense, their tendency to take action rather than dwell on mistakes and heartbreaks makes them pretty laid-back in relationships.

ENTP

Though ENTPs do spend a lot of their time processing and analyzing information, they are prone to taking a rational approach rather than an emotional one. Debaters are more likely than other personalities to be logical and objective. While they might read into text messages or tones of voice, they’ll do so in a quest for empirical evidence rather than simply deciding that a certain text or tone hurt their feelings.

The greatest weakness of ENTPs tends to be their emotional obliviousness (sorry, Debaters, but it’s true). However, being analytical rather than emotional does make them considerably chiller than personalities ruled by feelings. Debaters don’t like to get unnecessarily stressed out. They like to push boundaries, not question them, and while they may not be the most laid-back people in general, these qualities allow them to be pretty chill in romantic relationships.

INTP

INTPs can sometimes appear chiller than they actually are, but when it comes to relationships, they’re pretty similar to ENTPs. Logicians have extremely active minds, but if things feel tiresome or pointless, they tend to let them go rather than hold on to them unnecessarily. They may just be the most logical of all the personality types, so if something (or someone) isn’t making sense, they’re not going to fight to make it work.

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Interpreting your MBTI personality type

What makes a person chill in a relationship? Someone who knows how to live in the moment or someone with a trusting nature is probably less likely to stress about their relationships than someone harbouring doubts and insecurities. Having an MBTI personality type that tends towards chillness doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re always cool as a cucumber, but it definitely helps. Not sure what your personality type is? Take the test to find out. You might just be one of the Myers-Briggs personalities most likely to play it cool in relationships (and if you are, please teach me your chill ways!).

Observing MBTI type in everyday life

When you talk to someone, pay attention to traits such as:

Don’t get me wrong — INTPs take their relationships very seriously. But as those with this personality tend to be particularly direct and honest, they’ll work to create mutual understanding rather than trying to read their partner’s mind. For them, minimizing misunderstandings makes far more sense than playing games. They won’t waste their time trying to puzzle over their partner’s body language. After all, why stress when you can simply ask what’s up?

As wonderful as it can be to have a partner, being in a relationship can also come with its fair share of stressors. But if you’re one of those lucky few for whom dating doesn’t cause all that much stress, enjoy it — it will definitely save you lots of headaches.

Observing MBTI type in everyday life

Based on your observations, determine if the friend or family member is more:

  • Introverted – talks about the present, speaks calmly and quietly, limited body language hesitant to make eye contact
  • Extroverted – talks about the future, speaks loudly and with inflection, animated body language maintains eye contact

Then determine if they are more

  • Task Orientated – talks and asks about things, focuses more on tasks than people, does not show a lot of emotion
  • People Orientated – talks and asks about people, focuses more on people than tasks, shows emotion fairly easily

More MBTI personality tips

Points to remember when completing the Myers-Briggs personality test are:

  • The personality test questions in the MBTI are a statement and word pairs. Word pairs are a less common form of psychometric test format than other commonly used personality test questions.
  • Employers are looking for certain personality traits in any role – as indicators of high job performance in key areas. Since the MBTI is for development purposes – not selection – there is no need to consider faking it.

As one of the most popular personality tests used by UK employers for development, MBTI practice is important to us.

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The MBTI is based on the work of Jung. Although he is more likely to have endorsed 3 personality styles (Extraversion- Introversion, Sensing-Intuitive, Thinking-Feeling). Rather than including the 4th personality style measured by the MBTI (Judging-Perceiving).

It has considerable supporting materials in terms of books and different types of personality test report.

Personality profiling type tests

There are valuable insights from ‘how’ a candidate plays a game or completes an assessment. For example, their response time or the choices they make.

Firstly, traditional assessment counts points scored. Secondly, new assessments like work style and game-based assessment collect many more data points. Thus providing so much more information to interpret.

Knowing not only what score a candidate achieved but how they went about it can help you to prevent cheating and spot potential.

Each candidate processes info in a unique way. Plus we all uniquely answer the online assessment. The candidate’s psychometric fingerprint’.

Other Types Tests – Enneagram Archetypes

Once you answer the questions, you may fall into a variety of categories. You may be classified as a reformer, an enthusiast or even an achiever.

One of the cool things this test tells you is how you work with co-workers. Better yet, it shows you how to improve in certain areas where you may have scored low.

Overall, this test offers a lot. It’s one of the only tests that try to help you improve areas that you score low in.

MBTI Tips to remember

When completing the Myers-Briggs personality test remember to:

  • Firstly, the personality test questions in the MBTI are statement and word pairs. Word pairs are a less common form of psychometric test format than other commonly used personality test questions.
  • Secondly, employers are looking for certain personality traits in any role – as indicators of high job performance in key areas.
  • Also, since the MBTI is for development purposes – not selection – there is no need to consider faking it.

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