Defender Personality (ISFJ) is a personality type among the 16 personalities. Among them, I stands for introversion, S stands for practicality, F stands for emotion, and J stands for independence. The Guardian personality type is a very unique type, and many of their qualities are inconsistent with their own idiosyncrasies. Although they are very caring about the feelings of others, they will become very strong once they need to protect their family or friends; although they are quiet and introverted, they have good social skills and strong social relationships; although they pursue security and stability, as long as they Once you are understood and respected, you are willing to accept changes. As with many things, people with the Guardian personality type are not to be underestimated as a group, and their identities are defined by how they use those strengths. They can not only adhere to the best traditions but also be charitable, so they will engage in some industries with a sense of history, such as medicine, academia, and social charity work. People with this personality type (especially the restless part) are often meticulous to the point of perfectionism, and although they have a habit of procrastinating, they can always reliably complete work on time. People with the Guardian personality type take their responsibilities seriously and always try their best to satisfy others beyond expectations, whether at home or at work. ###Personality TraitsSeeing is Believing The challenge for people with the Guardian personality type is making sure that others notice what they are doing. They always downplay their achievements, and while such kindness is often respected, selfish people may take advantage of their devotion and humility, pushing the work to them and keeping the honor for themselves. If they want to stay confident and passionate, Guardians need to know when to say no and have the courage to stand up for themselves. Being naturally sociable is a rare characteristic of introverts. Guardians do not use their excellent memory for data and trivia, but remember people and the details of their lives. They are best at giving gifts. They are naturally imaginative and emotionally sensitive, and their gifts can reach the heart of the recipient. This is true for co-workers who are considered friends by the Guardians, while in the family the Guardians show their affection freely. ####Protect you as much as possible People with the Guardian personality type are a wonderful group, and they will never waste their time until the business is done. The ability to connect with people intimately is out of the reach of other introverts, and they use these relationships to maintain a happy, supportive family that’s lucky for everyone involved. They may never feel comfortable in the spotlight, and taking credit for the team’s achievements will make them feel guilty, but if their efforts are recognized, the satisfaction the “Guardians” get from what they do is other personalities. Type is out of reach. ###Representative figure-Beyoncé Gisele North (Beyoncé), American female singer and actress. - Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Queen Elizabeth II), Queen of England, Head of the Commonwealth and Supreme Leader of Parliament. - Aretha Franklin, American pop music singer. - Vin Diesel, American actor and producer, whose representative works include the “Fast and Furious” series of films. -Halle Berry, American actress, director, and producer. -Kate Middleton, wife of British Prince William. - Anne Hathaway, American actress, whose representative works include “The Princess Diaries” and “Being Jane Austen”. -Lance Reddick, American actor, whose representative works include the American TV series “Boss”. -Selena Gomez, American actress, singer, and producer. - Catelyn Tully, Catelyn Stark, characters in the fantasy novel “A Song of Ice and Fire” and its derivative works. - Samwise Gamgee, a character in the novel “The Lord of the Rings”. - Dr. Watson, character in the Sherlock Holmes series. - Captain America, a superhero under the American Marvel Comics. - Triss Merigold, a main character in the fantasy “The Witcher” series of novels and games. - Will Turner, character in the fantasy adventure film series “Pirates of the Caribbean”. - Pam Beesly, character from the TV series “The Office.” - Vito Corleone, main character in the film series “The Godfather”. - Bree Van de Kamp, the perfect housewife, a character in the American TV series “Desperate Housewives”.
###Pros - Support - Guardians are universal helpers who share their knowledge, experience, time and energy with anyone who needs it, especially friends and family. People with this personality type strive for win-win situations, choosing empathy over judgment whenever possible. - Dependable and Patient - Guardians do not offer sporadic, excited rushes that leave things half-finished, but are meticulous and careful, taking a steady approach and bending as the situation demands to achieve their ultimate goal. Keepers not only ensure that things are done to the highest standard, but often go well above and beyond what is required. - Imaginative and Observant - Guardians are highly imaginative and use this quality as an adjunct to empathy, observing the emotional states of others and seeing things from their perspective. With their feet firmly planted on the ground, it’s a very practical imagining, although they do find things quite fascinating and inspiring. - Passion - When the goal is right, Guardians apply all that support, reliability and imagination to something they believe will make a difference in people’s lives - whether it’s fighting poverty through global initiatives or simply making customers happy. - Loyalty and Diligence - With a little time, this passion can turn into loyalty - Guardian personalities often develop an emotional attachment to the ideas and organizations to which they are committed. Anything short of fulfilling their obligations through good, hard work will fall short of their own expectations. - Good Practical Skills - The best part is that the Guardians have a practical purpose and can actually do something with all this altruism. If mundane, daily tasks need to be completed, Guardians can see the beauty and harmony they create because they know it helps them care for their friends, family, and anyone else who needs it. ###Weaknesses - Too Humble and Shy - The meek will inherit the earth, but it will be a long road if they are not recognized at all. This is probably the biggest challenge the Guardians face, as they care so much about the feelings of others that they refuse to speak their mind or receive any deserved credit for their contributions. Guardians also hold themselves to such high standards that they know there are minor aspects of their mission that they could have done better, and they often downplay their successes entirely. - Taking things too personally - It is difficult for advocates to differentiate between personal and impersonal situations - after all, any situation is still an interaction between two people - any negativity brought about by conflict or criticism can be removed from their professional life into their personal life and back again. - Suppressing Their Feelings – People with the Guardian personality type are private, very sensitive, and very internalized of their feelings. Just as Guardians protect the feelings of others, they must also protect their own, and this lack of healthy emotional expression can lead to a lot of stress and frustration. - Overloading Themselves - Their strong sense of responsibility and perfectionism combined with this aversion to emotional conflict creates a situation where Guardians can easily overload themselves - or be overloaded by others - as they silently strive to meet everyone’s expectations, especially their own. - Reluctance to Change - These challenges can be particularly difficult to resolve because Guardians place a high value on tradition and history in their decisions. Sometimes situations need to reach a critical point before the Guardian is convinced by circumstances or the strong personality of a loved one to change course. - Too Altruistic - This is all reinforced and enhanced by the wonderful quality of altruism of the Guardians. Being such warm, kind people, Guardians are willing to let things take their own course, believing that things will get better quickly and not burdening others by accepting their help while their troubles increase helplessly. ###Love When it comes to relationships, the Guardian’s kindness turns into a joy that can only be found in caring for family and home, providing emotional and practical support when needed. Home is where the hearts of people with the Guardian personality type are, and in no other area of their lives do they work with such dedication to create the harmony and beauty they wish to see in the world. The thing is, these are the benefits of a long-term relationship, and the Guardian’s intolerable shyness means it can take a long time to get to that point. Guardians are most attractive when they are simply being themselves in a comfortable environment such as work, and their natural flow shows this kindness and dedication. Relationships based on familiarity are a warm prospect for Guardsmen - they take dating seriously and only enter into relationships that have a real chance of lasting a lifetime. ####The Way Up is based on the shyness and sensitivity of the sound guardian of the heart masking the incredibly strong feelings beneath the surface. While not always obvious to others, this river of emotion cannot be taken lightly or taken for granted—Guardians value committed romance almost as much as some people value religious beliefs. Although it may be difficult, if either date has doubts about their feelings, they must go their separate ways before real emotional damage occurs. As their relationship develops, Guardians often continue to struggle with emotional expression, but they have the opportunity to let physical affection take the place of their loving words. People with this personality type love nothing more than to please others and often even consider it a personal responsibility, and this applies to intimate relationships as well. While conscientious sex may not sound particularly appealing in these particular aspects, intimacy is very important to the Guardians, and they leave no stone unturned in this department. The pleasure they take in ensuring their partner’s happiness isn’t limited to the bedroom, either—Guardians spend a lot of time and energy finding ways to keep their partners satisfied with their relationship. What they ask for in return is commitment, love, and perhaps most importantly, appreciation.
####Even the best families have their differences. However, not everyone is willing to pay even a small price for the Guardian’s kindness. If their partner is unwilling or unable to express this gratitude, or worse yet openly criticizes their guardian partner, they will find that, given time and pressure, all of these pent-up emotions can erupt in a massive verbal attack , all the regrets in the future world will not be diluted. These outbursts are something to be aware of, but a more common problem in Guardian relationships is that their altruism and kindness can easily be exploited, possibly without their partner even realizing it, while leaving the Guardian themselves needs and unfulfilled dreams. This is something that Guardian partners and Guardian characters themselves have to take care of if they want the kind of long-term, fulfilling relationships they dream of. Showing appreciation is often more than just the right words, it’s reciprocation. While perfectly capable in the workplace and among friends, a Guardian’s true passion lies in caring for their family, from playing with their children to the day-to-day needs of the home, a Guardian is more than happy to contribute. Guardians are trustworthy, loyal, loving, and devoted, and nothing makes them happier than committing to an appreciative and prosperous relationship. The best matches are those with the same sensibility, i.e. those with the Sensing (S) trait, with one or two opposite traits to ensure both parties have room to grow, develop and help each other until they are done. ###Friendship Given how generous the Guardians are with their glowing praise and support, it’s no surprise that others enjoy their company enough to call them friends. The challenge is being seen as a friend back - people with the Guardian personality type are shy and somewhat protective, but they also need to be able to connect on a deeper emotional level. It makes sense, then, that most of the Guardians’ friends meet not by chance on a wild night, but through comfortable and ongoing contact, such as in class or the workplace, where they have time to get to know each other bit by bit. Guardians need a lot of positive feedback, and acknowledging this need will definitely show vulnerability, but if done correctly, it can create the deep bonds that the Guardian personality is looking for. If it’s not handled properly or isn’t reciprocated, it can be difficult to see a thriving friendship continue to exist without considerable extra effort. However, as their friendship develops, the Guardian’s sense of loyalty may lead them to rely more on themselves to meet their friend’s needs, to the point of neglecting their own. Guardsmen demonstrate this in several ways, from explicitly failing to keep even trivial promises to simply not wanting to disagree or saying no for fear of causing unrest. More cynical people would call it childish, and might even take advantage of the Guardians’ altruism - but these are hardly what could be called “friends,” and they have no place for discussion here.
####Turn to true friends for better inspiration and advice, those close inner circles, the guardians of people who truly value their qualities and quality of discussion. Guardians aren’t particularly picky about the personality types they make friends with, at least not at first, but because they like to avoid conflict and miscommunication so much, most of their friends will probably end up being fairly similar personalities. ###The warmth and care of Parent-Child Guardians make parenting often come naturally to them. Many people with this personality type feel that parenting is their natural calling, and they take no small pleasure in the personal importance and responsibility of ensuring that their children are healthy, confident, and successful. At the same time, the Defenders are far from arrogant and hardly take their talents in this department for granted. From the beginning, the Guardians’ altruism is reflected in their approach to their children, ensuring they have a safe, stable environment full of love, care and support. The patience of a guardian is also very useful when children are young, as their children learn to become more independent and self-determined, testing any limits they can find. ####A very traditional personality type that sees the world through real eyes, the Guardian embraces historical standards with clearly defined roles as parent and child. They see their role (usually rightly so) as imparters of their own wisdom and values, ensuring that their children understand the importance of dedication and responsibility. What many Guardian parents may not realize is that more independent children often reject seemingly overbearing love and support, which makes the Guardian personality such a great parent figure. They want to determine their own values and make their own choices, and the Guardian’s good intentions can make them feel closed off and controlled in every aspect of their lives. All the while, guardian parents must ensure that dependent children who are willing to rely on all this care and support rather than rebel don’t take these admirable qualities for granted and completely neglect their independence. ####Doing it Right Even When It’s Hard Guardians feel uncomfortable when their children don’t perform as expected, and often more perceptive children will see and exploit this potential weakness through tantrums and mind games. Guardians need to have a strong will to stand firm and teach clear and reasonable boundaries and values while allowing their children the freedom to grow and develop. Parenting is not easy for any personality type, if they do it right, but Guardians do have the advantage of not only caring about others, but also being thoughtful and responsible in how they manage that care. Often viewed as ideal parents, people with the Guardian personality type are able to be there for their children, but also understand that there is more to people than just their looks and respect those differences—if not always understand them.
###Career Paths In many ways, Guardians are the backbone of the modern workforce. Altruistic and well-rounded, no other personality type is so well suited to serving others. Not surprisingly, many Guardians are not only great at supporting their colleagues and customers in HR and support roles, but they really enjoy it because it gives them the opportunity to calm down frustrations and see things into a practical solution , and become grateful, grateful, at the end of every ordeal. ####Humble Conscientious Guardians have a knack for remembering the things of others, making them not only valuable assistants but well-liked colleagues. People with the Guardian personality type can always remember birthdays, graduations, or just the name of a frequent visitor, which can make a big difference. Couple these affable qualities with the Guardsmen’s meticulousness, hard work and dedication, and it’s no wonder their careers tend to go smoothly and rarely come with the ups and downs of more high-flying types. However, Guardians are less likely to actively seek management positions and less likely to brag about their accomplishments. Guardians prefer to be rewarded by witnessing first-hand the positive impact of their efforts, and will remain enthusiastic as long as they know that what they are doing is truly appreciated by the people they care about. This makes them natural consultants, tech support, and interior designers who are able to help others one-on-one without having to worry about company politics. Respecting tradition and security, Guardians have no problem with the idea of moving up in a structured hierarchy, and while they may not always seek out these management positions, they fill them well. Guardians are well attuned to the emotions of others and highly practical, extending their abilities to their team. Where Guardians struggle is in generating new ideas and mastering abstract concepts—areas such as academic research and corporate strategy are too intangible and impersonal to take advantage of Guardians. Similar challenges arise in more typical professions when guardian employers force changes - advance warning and appropriate explanations can help soften the blow, but if the changes reduce aspects such as customer service quality, it can feel like Betrayal in the face of their loyalty and devotion. ####Live happily and do good Strong, developed institutions and like-minded friends are attractive workplaces for people with the Guardian personality type, as are careers in nurses, primary school teachers, and social and religious workers. Attractive options. Sometimes, the desire to help others is enough on its own—it’s not uncommon to find Guardians volunteering and helping the community at shelters, food banks, and their children’s schools. Guardians are passionate, service-oriented individuals, and few are more popular in these (and many other) roles. ###Work Habits Whether they are subordinates, colleagues or superiors, the common goal of Guardians is to put good service and dedication above all else. Whether directly assisting a client, helping a co-worker complete a project on time, or helping a team stay organized and productive, people with the Guardian personality type can always count on their kindness and ability to listen to problems and find solutions to them. Win-win situations are a defender’s bread and butter, and no one enjoys the same pleasure in finding satisfying solutions to everyday challenges. ####As Subordinates As subordinates, Guardians embody the power of humble devotion. Counted on and respected for their patience and commitment, the men of the Guardians truly seek only one reward for their work: the satisfaction of knowing that those they have helped feel sincerely grateful. On the other hand, this humility can hold them back—guardians are very reluctant to publicize their achievements, often for fear of causing unnecessary friction, which makes them easy to overlook when the opportunity comes. Guardians are fiercely loyal individuals who often seek to follow favored superiors to new positions and locations. This is in stark contrast to how they typically feel about change, experiencing stress and unhappiness if the change compromises their principles (such as possibly cutting customer service). While fully capable of accepting change, Guardians must believe it is for the right reasons. Guardians can take it very personally if a policy change results in a disappointed customer. ####Being a Co-worker Among their co-workers, people with this personality type seek a friction-free environment, a spirit of friendship that helps friends get their work done. What Guardians like best is a close-knit and supportive team, which allows them to express their altruism among people who rely on dedication and enthusiasm. Guardians are natural networkers, but they use this skill to keep things running smoothly rather than as a tool for career advancement. However, these qualities can be drawbacks, as the Guardian’s aversion to conflict and desire to help can be abused by less cautious colleagues. Some people may ask for help when they don’t feel like working hard, rather than only asking for help when they need it, because they know their fellow Guardians will have a hard time saying no. The result is that the Guardians can become overburdened and overstressed, and to keep the balance, some workplace good friends are needed to put pressure on these less likable characters. ####Being a Boss While management is not necessarily at the top of the Guardians’ target list, it is a natural progression as their hard work and good people skills are recognized over the years. Often, they don’t actually enjoy managing others, but this can be one of their greatest strengths - as bosses, Guardians are warm, approachable, and good listeners. Guardians have no real desire to issue authoritarian orders from above, preferring to work with subordinates to organize people and minimize conflict. This helps them build personal relationships with their subordinates and become friends with different responsibilities in the workplace. While they may be slow to adopt certain changes, they are great at helping their teams put them into practice once they are agreed upon. Debaters may be too sensitive to be fully executive material, but they are exemplary floor and office leaders who know what it takes to keep customers happy. ###Preferred career preferred work fields: health care, social services, education, business, services, design, art. Preferred typical occupations: personnel administrator, nurse practitioner, nutritionist, home health aide, librarian, interior decorator, paralegal, database manager, information director, logistics and supply manager, business operations consultant, factory supervisor, recorder Account clerks, welfare home workers, special educators, hotel owners, project managers, etc. ###Road of Discovery If you want to have a deeper understanding of MBTI personality types, you must not miss PsycTest’s ! Here, you can test your MBTI type for free, and there are also various exciting articles waiting for you to explore. 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