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Vanessa Bradford
Need a self-esteem boost? Your MBTI personality type can help.
When your self-esteem is low, the MBTI assessment can help by reminding you of the strengths you were born with. This blog post uncovers just a few of the strengths that come naturally to your MBTI personality type.
Vanessa Bradford
The “in the grip” phenomenon that happens when you’re under extreme stress according to MBTI type
Myers-Briggs personality type and stress are connected in major ways. This blog post explains the “in the grip” phenomenon that happens when you’re under extreme or chronic stress – and what you can learn from the experience.
Vanessa Bradford
What each of the MBTI personality types do when they’re stressed
When you’re stressed, something interesting happens: you tend to exaggerate the parts of your personality that feel most comfortable to you. This blog post explains what that looks like for each of the 16 Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality types.
Vanessa Bradford
Expand your courage and confidence with your MBTI personality type
We all show courage in different ways. This blog post explains what your MBTI personality type says about how naturally courageous you are – and what you can do to increase your courage and confidence.
Melissa Summer
Your Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Personality Type, Stressors, and Stress Reducers
Everything you need to know about how stress affects different Myers-Briggs types differently! From stressors, to how behaviors change, to recommended stress reducers, read on to learn more about how stress affects everyone in unique ways.
Vanessa Bradford
Develop your decision-making skills through personality type insights
The pressure to make the right decision has impacted all of us at one time or another. This blog post explains how to improve your decision-making skills using MBTI personality type insights.
Vanessa Bradford
Your personality type "twin," revealed
While there are 16 possible MBTI personality types, there are half as many mental processes. This blog post explains that you share a favorite process with someone else, aka your “type twin.”
Vanessa Bradford
How can I leverage my personality strengths for my career? (Introvert edition)
The distinction between Introverts and Extraverts is clear, especially at work. This blog post explains the unique strengths of those preferring Introversion and offers some tips for professional development.
Vanessa Bradford
How can I leverage my personality strengths for my career? (Extravert edition)
Extraverts and Introverts often act differently from one another, especially at work. This blog post explains the unique strengths of those preferring extraversion and offers some tips for professional development.
Alyssa Bailey
Could the Myers-Briggs assessment be your dating app shortcut?
Whether you’re actively swiping for love or have deleted all dating apps in frustration, you may find greater success in relationships with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment…
John Hackston
MBTI-centric date night ideas for each of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types
Want a date that’ll really resonate with your partner? Try planning a date according to Myers-Briggs personality type! Here are some MBTI-related ideas to get you started…
John Hackston
How to Nurture Friendships And Make New Ones As An Adult
Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy, especially with the rise of remote work. Here’s how to best nurture old friendships and make new ones using your MBTI personality strengths.
Kevin Wood
Are you one of the rare introverted personality types?
January 2 is World Introvert Day—Introverts of the world unite! (but only if you really want to, and you can check out at any time, no problem).
Melissa Summer
Give yourself the gift of tailored self-care using Myers-Briggs personality psychology
How is self-care different for each MBTI type? Check out this article to learn how each personality type can better care for themselves when stress levels get high and demands are non-stop.
Vanessa Bradford
Unique gift ideas for every MBTI personality type
Need unique gift ideas for everyone on your list? Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or a birthday, this blog offers gift ideas based on a person’s MBTI personality type.
Melissa Summer
Give the Gift of Personality Insight
What’s a gift sure to fit everyone? The gift of self-awareness! Learn more about gifting the official MBTI assessment in this blog.
Vanessa Bradford, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Your personality shapes your parenting style
During an episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid shared how knowing your child’s personality type can improve the parent-child relationship and make life easier. This blog recaps the second half of the episode.
Vanessa Bradford, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Parenting and personality Q&A with Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid
During an episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Dr. Yvonne Nelson-Reid shared how knowing your child’s personality type can improve the parent-child relationship and make life even more meaningful for both of you. This blog recaps the first half of the episode.
Vanessa Bradford
Personality type for kids — why it matters
Kids don’t come with an instruction manual. But there are some things that can help. This blog post explains the role that personality type plays in parenting and how to better understand your children’s preferences and behavior.
John Hackston
How to successfully live with your roommates according to your MBTI type
Sometimes sharing a house or apartment with others can feel harder than it should. Here’s how knowing about personality type can make roommate differences a little easier…
John Hackston
How Your MBTI Type Influences The Way You Parent
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest changes and challenges that many of us face in our lives. But whatever our intentions are and whatever other people think is "good" parenting, how you parent will also be influenced by our Myers-Briggs personality type.
Melissa Summer
K-Pop's NCT Dream, ISTJs and MBTI Personality Type
The K-Pop sensation NCT Dream just named their song, and third studio album, “ISTJ.” Learn more about the band, the song, and what the ISTJ and ENFP relationship the guys sing about would actually look like.
Vanessa Bradford, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Introverts, your natural leadership capabilities are calling
The best leaders and managers use self-awareness to boost team success. This blog lists some of the natural leadership characteristics of the eight introverted MBTI personality types.
Vanessa Bradford
Tend to your relationship garden with the MBTI tool
Like a garden, relationships need to be watered and tended to regularly. While there’s bound to be a metaphorical thorn or two along the way, new growth happens when you plant and prune with intention. One of the most fruitful ways to tend to your “relationship garden” is to learn about personality type through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) assessment. If it’s not too mulch to ask, you could always listen to episode eight of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast...
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
From manager to exec: How Extraverts can use the MBTI assessment for leadership development
If you’re a first-level manager, chances are you’ve worked hard to get to your position—and you’ll continue to climb the ladder. In this blog we explore the four phases of leadership development for extraverted personality types and how to navigate them well.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
The secret to good relationships? Know your MBTI personality type
During episode eight of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Michael Segovia shared how self-awareness and knowledge of MBTI personality type can lead to better relationships. This blog recaps the first half of the episode.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
From manager to executive: How Extraverts can use the MBTI assessment for leadership development
If you’re a first-level manager, chances are you’ve worked hard to get to your position—and you’ll continue to climb the ladder. In this blog we explore the four phases of leadership development for extraverted personality types and how to navigate them well.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Planning a vacation? MBTI type dynamics can help
We all use the Thinking or Feeling processes to evaluate information and make decisions. But it’s a lot more nuanced than that, thanks to something called type dynamics. In this blog we explore the eight Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) patterns of mental activity and how they impact planning a vacation.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
How to reduce your carbon footprint, according to your personality type
A greener planet requires us to get outside our comfort zone and live more sustainably. Depending on your MBTI type, this could look like leading a clean-up crew or quietly lending your administrative skills. This blog explains why saving the planet is so important, and how different personality types can help.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Here’s what motivates each Myers-Briggs personality type
When we look at motivation through the lens of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, it all boils down to preferences. Read this blog to find out how your MBTI type affects what motivates you.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
How to use your MBTI personality type to save the planet
Environmental sustainability initiatives are even more powerful when you know how to align it with your unique strengths. This blog offers some insight into what kind of initiatives motivate green action based on your MBTI personality preferences.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Your MBTI® stress questions, answered
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When our very own Melissa Summer and Michael Segovia went live on Instagram to chat about stress and personality type, they covered a lot of ground—including a special Q&A session.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Does your MBTI personality type affect how stressed you get?
What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) have to do with stress? MBTI experts Melissa and Micheal Segovia went live on Instagram to explore how different personality types handle stress.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Burnout in an “always-on” culture: how your MBTI personality type can prevent future stress
How many times have you stressed about a job-related task in the last week? In 2019, The Myers-Briggs Company surveyed 1,116 people to ask about their personality type, work/life balance, technology habits, and more. And here’s what we found.
Melissa Summer
Stress triggers and how to deal with stress according to your MBTI type
Depending on your MBTI personality type, you probably are stressed by things that others with a different personality type are perfectly fine with. Read this blog to learn more about how your MBTI type affects your stress triggers and response.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Your top Myers-Briggs personality type relationship questions answered
How can MBTI personality type help strengthen relationships? Do people with the same type get along better? Should you put your MBTI type in your dating profile? Read to learn more!
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Think it’s best to avoid conflict at work? Not always.
Here’s a fascinating fact: conflict is more likely to feel energizing for those preferring Extraversion, yet overstimulating for preferring Introversion. Same situation. Different results.
Kevin Wood
New research for World Introvert Day: Introverts in conflict
Those preferring Introversion handle conflict differently than Extraverted types. Here’s what you should know:
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Don't overlook this job advice from a Harvard-educated career expert
There are thousands of education and career paths that may not be on your radar. Wouldn’t it be helpful to know what they are – and which ones suit you best? Whether you need career counseling or college admissions advice, your interests and personality type can help lead the way.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
How to choose a career path based on your MBTI personality and interests
It can be difficult to decide on a career. Fortunately, Julie Raynor Gross has some expert advice about how to choose an education and career path that aligns with your unique personality and interests.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Trying on Different Careers
How do you find a career with purpose? On The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast, Collegiate Gateway Founder and President Julie Raynor Gross explains how the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory assessments can help pinpoint career options that match your personality and interests.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Structured or Flexible: Which learning style is best for your self-improvement?
In learning environments, Judging types want structure and clearly defined goals. Perceiving types want flexibility and the freedom to seek out new ideas. This post offers learning strategies and growth tips for both.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Thinking or Feeling Type? Start your self-improvement with these learning tips
We all have different learning styles. Thinking types want logic and direct feedback to properly evaluate information and make decisions. Feeling types take a more personal, values-based approach. This post offers learning strategies and growth tips for both.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
How people with MBTI Sensing and Intuitive preferences learn most effectively
We all have different learning styles. Sensing types need to know the facts first. Intuitive types want to see the big picture before they get any details. Both are valid. This article offers learning strategies and growth tips for both.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Become a more flexible learner with these tips for extraverted and introverted types
We all have different learning styles. Extraverted types process information externally and act before they think. Introverted types process information internally and need time to think about things on their own. This post offers learning strategies and growth tips for both MBTI types.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Kickstart your self-improvement by understanding your MBTI learning style
We all learn in different ways. You may learn best through practical, hands-on activities. Or through conceptual, “big picture” theories. Read about the different learning styles of all 16 MBTI types here.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Learning styles of ESTP, ESFP, ENTP, ENFP students
These four MBTI types are least likely to graduate college because their learning styles don’t always match traditional models of college instruction. Here’s some insight into how these four personality types learn best.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
College Student Irene Hwang Walks Us Through MBTIonline Careers
Irene Hwang is a college sophomore who wanted more insight about how her personality type will affect her future career. In her video, she talks through the MBTIonline Careers portal.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Which MBTI personality types are least likely to graduate college?
When students know their MBTI type, it’s easier for them to understand why they enrolled – and why they should stay. But there are four MBTI personality types that are less likely to graduate. Read more to find out why.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Showing appreciation? Here’s where your MBTI type misses the mark
People show their appreciation in different ways. Knowing about MBTI personality type can help you better understand what you value when it comes to being appreciated and what you might be missing when you show appreciation toward others.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
How to plan your summer vacation according to your Myers-Briggs personality type
As places continue to open and people get more comfortable with the idea of post-pandemic travel, the possibilities seem endless. As yesterday was a sweltering 95F degrees where I live, I took it as a good reminder to make summer plans.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Career exploration for Introverted personality types
There’s a lot at stake when you choose a career. The good news is you can change directions at any time – whether you’re starting fresh as a college grad or you’re shifting careers later in life. It’s never too late to pick a new path. The not-so-good news is you might get lost in a maze of career choices if you don’t know where you’re headed.
Thankfully, knowing your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality type is a great starting point.
Alicia Kelvin, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
MBTI awareness for smarter parenting
How can you use MBTI personality type insights to be a smarter parent? First off, know yourself and your MBTI type preferences! Then read to learn more...
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Parents: Here’s what stresses you out based on your personality type
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Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Career exploration and job search tips for extraverted personality types
What careers are best for those with extraverted preferences? What should you keep in mind as an Extravert when interviewing? Read this blog to learn more...
Melissa, MBTIonline Marketing Manager
3 Ways to use your MBTI personality type to manage your stress
April is stress awareness month. And it's safe to say that stress is at an all-time high right now. Unfortunately, you can't avoid stress completely. But there are 3 steps you can take to better understanding and managing your stress. If you want to dive into each of these steps, check out the articles below: Recognize your stress triggers Understand your stress behaviors Learn what stress management techniques work for YOU Your MBTI type and your stress triggers Just as people...
Vanessa, MBTIonline Writer
Answering your MBTI relationship questions
Answering the most frequently asked questions about Myers-Briggs personality type and relationships with MBTI Master Practitioner and TEDx speaker Michael Segovia.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Writer
Myers-Briggs personality type resources for dating & relationships
Relationships (especially romantic ones) are a lot of work. This is undoubtedly true in my own life. After 17 years and two kids, my husband and I have been through loss, heartache, and change. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg compared to people who have been together longer or endured the unimaginable. But one thing’s for sure: when the heart emojis and fireworks fade away, it takes real commitment and intentional effort to keep moving forward. For a relationship to last, you and your pa...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
How MBTI personality insights add understanding to love and relationships
Want to better your relationships? Here's how you can use MBTI personality insights to better understand the other person and improve your relationships.
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
What’s your personality superpower? Type dynamics and personal development tips
What’s the strongest part of your MBTI personality type? It’s your favorite function. Learn more about your favorite function and personal development tips for each MBTI type here.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Hey leaders: your team needs Introverts too
It's no secret the corporate world favors Extraversion. Here's why your team needs Introverted types too.
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
World Introvert Day: How to make the new work world work for Introverts
This year on World Introvert Day (January 2), many people will be returning to the office on Monday. But many others will not (and not just because of the new variant).
Events of the past two years have turned regular work on its head.
And because of it, many people who prefer Introversion are living their best work-from-home lives.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Nonprofit Amps Up Productivity and Company Culture with MBTIonline Teams and Personality Insights
As a manager or director, you know how to make sure your team gets things done. But over the last couple of years, it hasn’t been easy. Between hybrid work models and Zoom fatigue, leading a team is challenging. We’re talking “playing Jenga during an earthquake” kind of challenging. It’s pretty common to fall into the trap of focusing too much on tasks and not enough on team building. We get it. You’ve got deadlines to meet and clients to reach. Productivity can take precedence over people. Bu...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
How to deal with holiday stress according to your MBTI type
Stressed about the holidays? You’re not the only one. Here’s what stresses each MBTI type during the holidays and a few remedies to reduce your holiday stress.
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
My top 10 careers (and about 300+ more) - one writer reviews MBTIonline Careers
One public relations manager and writer shares her experience going through MBTIonline Careers, and what she learned about herself and the potentially satisfying career paths she didn't take.
Kevin, MBTIonline Editor
How one writer remembered what mattered most in her career with MBTIonline Careers
Have you ever felt lost in time? Amber Burns, a freelance writer, knows that feeling. She decided to take MBTIonline Careers to better understand where she might want to go in the future....
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Where are they now? An MBTI® marriage update on the Bradfords
The Bradfords initially took the MBTI after their first child was born - more than 5 years ago now. Find out where they are and what they've learned about personality since then...
Kevin, MBTIonline Editor
Do you remember the first time you took the MBTI assessment?
Vanessa, MBTIonline Contributing Writer
Improve your relationship with your kids by taking the MBTI
“If I step on one more Lego, I’m gonna lose it . . .”
Ever said this? You’re probably a parent. And those little plastic blocks hurt.
But for every wince-inducing moment, parenting can be incredibly rewarding. One way to make it even more rewarding is to learn your personality type. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality assessment is a great way to do that. Here's how...
Kevin Wood, MBTIonline Editor
Can personality type make marriage better?
Does MBTI type have a role in marriages and romantic partnerships? Kelly Towart gives you the inside view...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
Extraverted? Here's how to be more quiet and reflective.
You’ve probably seen articles like “Introverted? 12 ways to be more social.” Here's their counterpart...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
4 Ways to find a job you’ll enjoy after graduation (or anytime)
Graduation looming and you're not sure what you really want to do? Here are four ways you can figure out your ideal occupation based on your values, skills and personality...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
Myers-Briggs personality type and conflict - what causes fights between MBTI types?
Ever wonder why it seems inevitable that you butt heads with some people but get along great with others? The Myers-Briggs personality framework is one way to explain why personalities clash. Here's how...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
What is it like to take MBTIonline Careers?
What is MBTIonline.com Careers and what do you get with it? Read about the MBTIonline.com Careers experience here!
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
Learning first-hand from the experts about Introversion | Hush Loudly Podcast
Whether you prefer Introversion or Extraversion, check out this podcast from HushLoudly at WGN in Chicago.
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
Quiz? Test? Psychological Indicator? Holding Personality Assessments to the Highest Standard
Who makes the rules about which personality assessments can be used where? Who sets the bar on what makes something a psychometric instrument? Learn more about all types of personality assessments here.
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
Myers-Briggs type and friendship – three ways to improve your relationships
We know what makes a good friend: loyalty, honesty, maybe a shared love of IPAs. But what does your Myers-Briggs personality type say about you as a friend?
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
What’s Your Financial Personality?
From everyday spending to retirement planning and goal setting, everyone manages their finances differently. Here's a quiz that can tell you more about your financial personality in 5 minutes...and it's free.
Melissa, Global MBTI Marketing Manager
What's the best gift for each MBTI personality type?
It's the holiday season of giving. But don't settle for socks (again). Here're some type-specific hints for picking the best gift for each Myers-Briggs personality type...
Melissa, MBTI Marketing Manager
MBTI Type and Sports: How professional athletes, coaches and more use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment
From Olympic rowers to football teams, you'd be surprised at the ways coaches and athletes use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. And what you can learn from them.