Before we can figure what we are good at and how to pursue those passions, it is helpful to know what our personality type is. I used to mentally roll my eyes when people would discuss the latest personality test they took and describe all the personality types. To me, I thought I’m not going to box myself in by what is written on a piece of paper.
However, when I described to my therapist that I was feeling stuck in this season of life, and felt like I was doing too much and not enough at the same time, she could tell that I was being hard on myself. She suggested that I take a personality test to better understand my personality type. So, I took her up on her suggestion and I found that the tests were helpful! At first, I thought I would just read stuff I either already knew about myself or possibly disagreed with it, but that wasn’t the case. I found that the personality tests helped me better understand myself, helping me to see that I’m not a “problem” or too sensitive, but it really was all a part of my personality. It helped me to better understand my strengths and difficulties, as well as why I interact with people the way that I do. It also helped me to better understand other people’s personalities, and that there wasn’t a need to be sensitive about how other people responded or act towards me.
Understanding your personality can help you learn how you operate, and thus help you know what areas of expertise you will thrive in. This is especially helpful when trying to figure out your passion and purpose in life. Below are some personality tests, give them a try!
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
