'Being your true self is the most worth pursuing privilege in your life.' - Jung
In the exploration of personality psychology, 'real self' has always been an inescapable topic. When many people search for keywords such as 'MBTI test portal' , 'personality test for free' , 'type 16 personality test' , and 'Myers-Briggs personality test for free' , they actually have a question in their minds: Who am I? Is my current appearance the real me?
This article will take you to analyze the relationship between the 'real self' and 'socialized role' from the perspective of MBTI type sixteen personality , combining the social adaptation phenomenon in real life, and help you find your own personality direction in complex reality.
What does “being yourself” mean?
Many people think that the so-called 'true self' is 'whatever I want, and not be affected by any external influence.' But this is actually a misunderstanding of 'authenticity'.
Personality tests (such as MBTI tests, type 16 personality tests, etc.) are not intended to keep us bound by type tags, but to help us understand our core traits - such as extroversion or introversion, rationality or sentiment - in order to better play to our advantages and moderately adapt to the complex real society. This is the essence of 'practical reality': being loyal to oneself and being able to adjust in time.
For example, if an introverted personality (such as INFJ and ISFP) acts completely according to one's nature, it may try to avoid social interaction and avoid conflict. But if they do not properly adapt to communication needs in the workplace or family, they will miss the opportunity to build interpersonal relationships and express influence.
At this time, you may start to question: 'I compromise. Are you no longer the real self?'
Actually not. Truth does not mean primitiveness, nor does it mean to stick to it.
Each of us has core characteristics (4 dimensions in the MBTI test: energy source, information processing, decision-making method, and life rhythm), but we also have the ability to adapt to the environment. Proper socialization is not disguise, but maturity.
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'Pure authenticity' is a false proposition
If you always act according to your inner personality preferences and do not consider the environment, role, or other people's needs, it is not called 'being yourself', it is called stubbornness. But reality is often more complicated-
- Introverts in the workplace (such as ISTJs) know how to show their presence in time to avoid marginalization in the team;
- Extraverted personality (such as ENFP) learns to control expression impulses and focus more on completing tasks in non-social work;
- A rational personality (such as INTP) can play a good social role in weddings, funerals and other occasions to show respect even if it is dissatisfied with rituals and traditions.
We often present different selves in different social environments, which does not mean that we are not real, but rather that we have the ability to adapt to the environment, which is precisely a manifestation of mature personality. These are not “giving up on yourself”, but expressing yourself in a wiser way .
MBTI's authenticity challenge for various personality types
Among the MBTI type sixteen personality, some personality types are naturally more concerned about 'whether they live real', such as ENFP, INFJ, INFP and other types are often 'idealists' and are eager to live out their intrinsic value. Taking ENFP as an example, this type of person usually has strong personal beliefs and does not like to act against his heart. Therefore, when facing social adaptation, he often feels conflicts and struggles. Types like ESTJ and ISTJ that are more 'realistic-oriented' may be easier to adapt to social norms. They themselves are the makers and executors of norms, so they do not frequently question their own 'authenticity'.
Different personality types have different challenges in 'staying true':
Guardian type (such as ISFJ, ESFJ)
This type of people themselves tend to follow rules and maintain order. For them, it is not difficult to adapt to society, but it is easier to find a sense of belonging in it. But because of this, they sometimes suppress their true feelings and over-tatize others.
Analytical type (such as INTJ, ISTP)
They like logic, efficiency, and hate red tape and meaningless socialization. Their challenge is how to maintain efficiency while also taking into account other people's feelings and needs, and avoid falling into indifference and isolation.
Idealists (such as INFP, ENFP)
This is the type that emphasizes the 'real self' the most. They often have ideal expectations for the world, hoping to live sincerely, purely and meaningfully. But because of this, they are most likely to fall into a value conflict between 'adaptation' and 'compromise'.
Realists (such as ESTJ, ISTJ)
They value practical actions and clear norms, and are not too obsessed with the philosophical issues of 'reality'. For them, adaptation is instinct. But occasionally, they also need to reflect: Is my choice out of being loyal to myself or just for efficiency?
On the official website of PsycTest Quiz, you can find more detailed content, interpretation articles and situational application suggestions about MBTI Type 16 personality types to help you gain a deeper understanding of your relationship with your 'real self'.
Find out who you are before finding the 'real you'
If you are thinking about 'Are I becoming less like myself?', then you may be at a critical point in your life.
Many people believe that the sense of ritual at weddings, role-playing in the workplace, and politeness in social interactions are all about covering up their true selves. But from the perspective of psychological development, these 'social masks' themselves are extensions of the self.
- A rationalist crying at a funeral does not mean that he is hypocritical, but that he understands the power of emotions;
- Introverts train their extroverted expression skills in the workplace, which does not mean betrayal of themselves, but rather learns to survive;
- It is also a kind of growth for extroverts to learn to listen in a team.
PsycTest Quiz believes that true growth is not to strengthen the existing personality traits, but to realize “what kind of person can I be”.
At this time, re-recognizing yourself is a necessary awakening.
Practical suggestions: How to be 'loyal to yourself' without 'staying with yourself'?
- Determine your personality type: Find your core tendencies through MBTI testing tools, such as the Myers-Briggs personality test free version.
- Establish an adaptive ability model: not only know who you are, but also what you lack and what you can train.
- Identifying the boundaries between temporary roles and core personality: What behaviors are socially adaptable strategies? What are the long-term repressed self?
- Establish a regressable intrinsic value system: Like home, you can always go back and settle yourself.
- Regularly calibrate the direction of life: look back from time to time to see if you have deviated from the direction. This is a necessary 'psychological physical examination'.
Conclusion: Adaptation is not betrayal, and truth is not stubbornness
The real you are not a constant personality label, nor is it an excuse to blindly express your desires. True authenticity is always being aware and honest with yourself in a changing environment.
Just as dressing does not “distort” us, adapting to society does not mean that we become hypocritical. The key is: while we 'adapt to it', do we still know our original intention?
If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of your MBTI personality type, it is recommended to visit PsycTest Quiz official website (psychtest.cn) now for a free Myers-Briggs personality test to start your journey to your 'real self'.
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