ISFJ

I just felt the need to put this here for my future reference and because I think that it really describes me accurately. I didn't read one little bit so far that did not apply to me. Finally I found something that helps me to understand me a little bit better. And also to understand why I react to certain things and people the way that I do.

The way that I found this is by trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. I am seriously wanting to go back to school, hopefully on-line, while I have the opportunity to be a stay at home mommy for Matthias. The more I think about this and every day that I get to spend at home with my sweet little guy I see myself being more and more happy. It is nice to be in a place where I am so happy with my life.

So, a little bit of info I have found so far.

ISFJ Profile

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.

Portrait of the Protector

ISFJ

And just for the record, Martin is an INTJ. Sydney is an INTP. Susannah is an ENFP.

I forgot to put the link to the original quiz that I took to get these results, in case anyone else is interested.

Jung Typology Test

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/12

*What is your earliest memory? Why has it stayed with you?

*What is the most frustrating part of who you are?

*What are your simple pleasures?

Source for Journaling Prompts

The most frustrating part of who I am is my lack of self confidence and need to be liked by everyone. I am always seeking the approval of others instead of being happy with myself. I am really going to be working on that this year. Hopefully next year at this time or even in a few months from now, I will not be saying that this is the most frustrating part of who I am.

I am always looking for book suggestions or anything else people might suggest to help me out. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. If I have any readers that is. ;)

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/11

I missed yesterday. I need to keep on track. I will do two today and try to get back to posting every day. We will see how it goes.

*What are you pessimistic about?

*Make a list of five ways you've changed in the last five years. What changes do you wish to make in the next five years?

*When's the last time you made a new friend?

Source for Journaling Prompts

I have had the opportunity in the last few months to become great friends with someone who I have admired for a long time. I guess I can't say that she it totally a new friend because she once worked for me when I was the manager at Movie Gallery, but this is the first time we have really had the chance to hang out together. Elena is a great person and I always knew from the first time that I met her that I would love to be friends with her. When I was the manager at Movie Gallery I always tried to make sure that I treated all of my employees fairly. I didn't want any of them to feel that I was "playing favorites" or something like that. So, while I wanted to become better friends with Elena then, I just didn't do it.

When I was pregnant with Matthias I happened to mention to Elena that I was interested in walking every week day after he was born. She said that she was also wanting to walk more and thought that she would do it more if she had a friend to walk with. So, we set it up and started walking together at the park four weeks after Matthias arrived. We have only missed a few days when doctors appointments, weather, sick kids, or jury duty have gotten in the way. I am really loving it.

Normally I hate exercise and although I knew that I needed it, I would find excuses to not do it like I should. I now look forward to our daily walks. I can honestly say that I feel that we have become great friends. That makes me really happy. It is nice to have a great friend. Thanks Elena!

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/10

Somewhere along the way a day of journaling prompts was lost on the Two Peas board so I just skipped that day for now.

*Am I happy with my job, life, and situation? What parts are good? What parts are bad?

* What are you thankful for?

*When have you realized you were really wrong in your judgment about someone?

Source for Journaling Prompts

There are many things that I am thankful for. I just know that I am going to miss something really important. I am very thankful for my family and my friends. I have an awesome family. My parents rock and I am happy that we get to spend so much time with them. I couldn't ask for better brothers and sisters. My husband is very great and I love him more and more every day. My kids are the best. I couldn't ask for better kids.

I am very thankful that we have a place to live, food to feed our family, and a job that at least pays the bills. I am thankful that we are all healthy and happy. I am also very thankful that we even though we might live in a town that we aren't huge fans of, that we are able to make the best of it and thrive anyway.

I am thankful for my hobbies and talents. I love being creative and making new and fun things. Lately I am really thankful for crochet and the fun that I have making things for the people that I love.

I could think of many more things, but I am going to close this one off for tonight. I am also thankful when I get enough sleep, which has been pretty scarce lately. I'm going to head to bed and get as much as I can before my sweet little guy needs to eat again.

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/08

*The greatest lesson that I have taught someone else is...

*When I think about my interests, talents, gifts and passions I know that I am

*Write a letter of appreciation to someone special.

When I think about my interests, talents, gifts and passions I know that I do not give myself enough credit for the things that I am good at. I also know that there are always more things that I want to learn. I do need to work on acknowledging the things that I am good.

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/07

Well, it looks like I missed yesterday. Here is yesterdays' to catch up.

Jan 7
*What is my earliest or happiest memory?

*Who do you trust the least and why?

*What about your work can you take pride in?

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I can't say for sure that this is my earliest memory or even my happiest memory, but it is one that I love to share. When I was growing up I had a best named Lelia. Our mothers went to doctors appointments together when they were pregnant with us, so we have pretty much been friends from birth. My two older brothers were friends with two of her older brothers.

I loved to go over to Lelia's house. They lived in one of the oldest houses in Joseph City. It was just the coolest house ever, in my opinion. Some of my favorite things about it were the attic, the old "covered" wagon (that was no longer covered), the staircase, and the balcony. Everything about the house was awesome. Another favorite thing was the white picket fence around the property. The front gate had huge posts on either side that were flat on top. Here is where the memory comes in.

Lelia and I made up a little game that we just loved to play. We would climb up on top of the gate posts. The deal was that we had to sit there in one pose until a car drove by. After the car passed we would pick a new pose and have to hold that one until the next car. I can't say exactly why we had so much fun playing this, but we did. Joseph City is a very tiny town with not a lot of traffic. Sometimes it was a really long time that we had to hold that one pose before we could change again.

I really want to take a trip back to Joseph City and take pictures of all of the places that I have these little memories of. Some day....

Two Peas Journaling prompts 01/06

*What is the most important aspect of your life and why?

*What situation has caused you to confront your ethics recently?

*What's the most difficult part about being you?

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The most important aspect of my life is being a mom. I see being a mom as a very important job. I have to keep my kids safe from harm. Feed and clothe them. But most importantly I need to teach them how to be great people. I need to give them the tools to be successful and to be kind and loving to those that they meet. I couldn't have a more rewarding job. I also couldn't have a harder job. I love it though.