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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.