Embracing Balance: Using the MBTI as a Tool for Personal Growth

Here is my view on MBTI. Instead of seeing it as personality assessment, I prefer to see it as a tool for our personal growth.

The MBTI test assesses personality based on four spectrums:

• Introvert or Extrovert: How we gain energy, either from solitude or socializing.
• Logic or Intuition: How we make decisions, whether using strong logic or following our gut.
• Thinking or Feeling: How we communicate with ourselves and others, whether we say, "I think" or "I feel."
• Judging or Perceiving: How we embrace life, either by planning or being spontaneous.

However, we shouldn't judge ourselves solely by these categories. The MBTI is just a tool to help us understand where we stand, but it shouldn't limit us or block us from achieving something better. Each of these aspects is a tool to help us reach our goals. For example:

• Introversion and Extroversion: Energy can be gained from both solitude and socializing. We find joy in solitude by enjoying our own company, and we gain energy from socializing when we connect effortlessly with others.
• Logic and Intuition: Both are essential, depending on the context. We need logic for tasks like math, intuition for performing arts, and a combination of both for important life decisions. Logic helps us understand the world, while intuition guides us to what truly matters.
• Thinking and Feeling: Both are crucial, depending on the context. Thinking helps solve problems, while feeling helps us connect. We need both to make wise decisions. Relying on only one can be dangerous; balance is key to living harmoniously.
• Planning and Perceiving: We need both. Planning helps us prepare, gather resources, and set goals, but it's just an estimate based on our limited knowledge. We must remain spontaneous and open to better methods or even better goals. Life is interconnected, and relying solely on our understanding can be limiting. Being open to life means continually improving our understanding, making it essential to balance planning and spontaneity.