Personality Test

ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. (Since ISFJs, like all SJs, are very much bound by the prevailing social conventions, their form of "service" is likely to exclude any elements of moral or political controversy; they specialize in the local, the personal, and the practical.)

ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work (which is supposed to be a virtue in itself). (And as low-profile Is, their actions don't call attention to themselves as with charismatic Es.) Because of all of this, ISFJs are often overworked, and as a result may suffer from psychosomatic illnesses.

In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. They are capable of forming strong loyalties, but these are personal rather than institutional loyalties; if someone they've bonded with in this way leaves the company, the ISFJ will leave with them, if given the option. Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.

While their work ethic is high on the ISFJ priority list, their families are the centers of their lives. ISFJs are extremely warm and demonstrative within the family circle--and often possessive of their loved ones, as well. When these include Es who want to socialize with the rest of the world, or self-contained ITs, the ISFJ must learn to adjust to these behaviors and not interpret them as rejection. Being SJs, they place a strong emphasis on conventional behavior (although, unlike STJs, they are usually as concerned with being "nice" as with strict propriety); if any of their nearest and dearest depart from the straight-and-narrow, it causes the ISFJ major embarrassment: the closer the relationship and the more public the act, the more intense the embarrassment (a fact which many of their teenage children take gleeful advantage of). Over time, however, ISFJs usually mellow, and learn to regard the culprits as harmless eccentrics :-). Needless to say, ISFJs take infinite trouble over meals, gifts, celebrations, etc., for their loved ones--although strong Js may tend to focus more on what the recipient should want rather than what they do want.

Like most Is, ISFJs have a few, close friends. They are extremely loyal to these, and are ready to provide emotional and practical support at a moment's notice. (However, like most Fs they hate confrontation; if you get into a fight, don't expect them to jump in after you. You can count on them, however, run and get the nearest authority figure.) Unlike with EPs, the older the friendship is, the more an ISFJ will value it. One ISFJ trait that is easily misunderstood by those who haven't known them long is that they are often unable to either hide or articulate any distress they may be feeling. For instance, an ISFJ child may be reproved for "sulking," the actual cause of which is a combination of physical illness plus misguided "good manners." An adult ISFJ may drive a (later ashamed) friend or SO into a fit of temper over the ISFJ's unexplained moodiness, only afterwards to explain about a death in the family they "didn't want to burden anyone with." Those close to ISFJs should learn to watch for the warning signs in these situations and take the initiative themselves to uncover the problem.

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Quite accurate for me, so scaryyyyyy.

Wondering for the Nth Time

Just wondering.. how long can things last, how to be a better person, how to communicate better... Sometimes I want a hole just to hide myself. I'm really weird.

I hope this is just an emo phase.
Or my brain's connections going haywire.

Please be fixed soon.

So many things I wanna say but I don't know how/what.

Love-hate

I hate how I can be so capricious at times. This led me to many thoughts inevitably.

Obviously horoscope doesn't define one; although it is true to quite a large extent for myself. Sometimes, I really dislike myself for being a Capricorn. It feels like a devil meets angel situation. I get held back by some strong forces within, uncontrollably, even when it might oppose what I want or how I feel.

We are not without positive traits though. These are what made me glad that I am a Capricorn, which really is quite confusing to the above mentioned.

Love-hate relationship with my horoscope I guess.

A Quarter and More

Initially, I typed 'Halfway There' as the title then to realize, there are more to it. But soon it will be, school will end.

Now I'm in the midst of projects and more. There are many incomplete parts I have yet to touch. I don't know if it's my problem or what. The more I try to do, the more confusing it gets. Projects are for pro, not me. I'm just a fake professor. Haha!

Maybe I shall change back my firefox skin to Volkswagen to feel the drive~ Instead of this dumb spongebob.

Need to buck up.
Sianzzz

You Can Try This At Home

I just had to research on this and would like to share with anyone here. I thought this was pretty good.

Credits: Henrik Edberg "How to Quickly Change a Negative Mood into a Positive One"

Here are some ways to transform negative energy into positive ones!

1. Work Out - can stay positive, can lose weight. Kudos.
2. Listen to/watch inspirational material
3. Change your physiology - many other things are easier said than done. but, try forcing a smile for 60 seconds.
   
4. Appreciate away - instead of complaining about every single thing.
5. Act as you'd like to feel
6. Just do it anyway

I'll try to keep them in mind! I saw most that typically will work well as advises but no, they're difficult to put in place. Forcing a smile seems easier.

And I always like this lyrics:

"Smile, though your heart is aching.
 Smile, even though it's breaking.
 When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by."
- Smile, Michael Jackson

Thanks MJ!

Special

Did I mention before how special these little fur balls are? The daddy is yellow/orange/brown in color while the mummy is grey but turning whiter. Their first batch of babies followed suit - boy in yellow and girl in grey. Cute thing is, their second batch was a complete opposite. Boys in grey and a girl in yellow.

:)

Over-thinking

Someone once asked me how can I not think too much. This led me thinking. What did I do to not think too much? How to not think too much?

After thinking and more thinking, even coming across horoscope tweets saying, "The mind of a #Capricorn is always planning & thinking things thoroughly." and "Even when a #Capricorn is quiet our mind is always working full speed.", I wonder how I manage to "think less".

Practising "selective botherism" is one way. Meaning, you choose what you want to be bothered by. Having inner peace is another way, where you can just think but keep calm and compose yourself.

For example, thinking about every possible thing - positive or negative - then weigh them and think that things won't be that bad. Even if it is, you have thought of it before, meaning you'll be more prepared for any outcome and therefore the impact will be less.

What I realized, then, is that these are just brainwashing techniques ain't it? Either you're helping yourself by really screening out stupid things that are bothering you, or you avoid issues by brainwashing yourself that you may just be over-thinking. Something like that.

So, I actually don't know how to not think too much when it's always easier said than done. Perhaps just carry positive thoughts and things will be much better.


I'm a thinker, thinking about almost anything. From tiny things like should I walk fast or slow, brush my teeth longer or quicker, take a bite on my food now or later, post photo on instagram now or later, view twitter now or later, to more major issues starting with the what ifs.

I guess too much thinking has resulted in me being less decisive and depending on "fate" to decide. Like if I don't know where to go, I'll see which bus comes first then it will decide for me that kind of thing.


And it can be really annoying.