What I Learned Taking the Big Five Personalities Test

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As a kid, I loved to read. I read about characters who were brave, strong and adventurous. Being the shy, people-pleaser allowed my imagination to run wild.

I have been expanding my comfort zone ever since.

Quizzes have always been a form of entertainment (with a healthy dose of truth).

This time, I would come face-to-face with small truths about the kind of person I am.

In a way, it fits with my needs to improve, do better and try a new strategy. I realise that in itself is something to work on.

I often look to the future or the next project. I forget how far I’ve come mentally, emotionally and even financially.

Here are some things I learned about taking this personalities test.

My type: Advocate — INFJ.

Strengths and weaknesses can be an indicator of how well we’re doing and what needs to be addressed.

Strengths

1. Creative — Combining a vivid imagination with a strong sense of compassion, Advocates use their creativity to resolve not technical challenges, but human ones. People with the Advocate personality type enjoy finding the…