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< Back A Young Type Coach’s Journey Joe Arrigo What can a 32-year-old Type Coach say about the first 2 years? How did he get here and what has been revealed along the way? A large part of this presentation is focused on how to facilitate the convergence of the Old Guard and New Guard of Type. Joe Arrigo is a newbie to the professional Type space. What started as a mild interest exploded into an obsession and a coaching business. His goal is to help people find their place in the world by bringing clarity to their personality type. Previous Next

About BAPT Personality. Let's Talk About It. Join BAPT Get to know more about us BAPT provides a forum, network, and resources for individuals interested in understanding and using personality type for their own and others’ growth. Through conferences, in-person and online events, workshops, articles, publications and other resources, BAPT encourages lively debate in a friendly atmosphere where you can talk and enjoy exploring the endlessly compelling world of personality type. If you are interested in personality then BAPT is for you! Promoting the understanding and application of personality type Our preferred type assessment tool is the MBTI® The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® offers a wealth of applications in both personal and professional development - giving all of us remarkable insight into our own personalities, and those of others. BAPT is interested in other personality type tools which have a common theoretical basis and the same application. An Ethical Voice for Type Our Values Ethical Accessible Inclusive Sustainable Find out more The BAPT Board of Trustees All of our trustees are volunteers. Charity trustees are the people who share ultimate responsibility for governing a charity and directing how it is managed and run. Each trustee has responsibility for a specific area. Board members are voted on at each Annual General Meeting (AGM), and serve 2 years per term (with a maximum of 3 terms). We have several roles available on our Board of Trustees, and BAPT will cover the expenses of being present at meetings, conferences and the AGM for all board members. If you feel that you have the dedication, enthusiasm and skills to join our board or to volunteer in other ways and lead the way in promoting type, then get in touch with Jerry Gilpin at BAPT.president@personality-type.uk Board Secretary Isobel Webster INFJ BAPT.secretary@personality-type.uk Read Bio International, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) René Bujard INFP BAPT.international@personality-type.uk Read Bio Social Engagement and Co-opted Board Member Nathan Wong INFP BAPT.social@personality-type.uk Read Bio President & Chair of the Board Jerry Gilpin INTJ BAPT.president@personality-type.uk Read Bio Director of Events Catherine Stothart INTP BAPT.events@personality-type.uk Read Bio Past President Sarah Perrott ESFJ BAPT.pastpresident@personality-type.uk Read Bio Membership Secretary Viv Kelly ENFP BAPT.membership@personality.type.uk Read Bio Director of Digital Projects Nicholas Toko ESFP BAPT.digital@personality-type.uk Read Bio Treasurer Karen Riederer INFJ BAPT.treasurer@personality-type.uk Read Bio Director of Education and Special Projects Sue Blair ESTJ BAPT.education@personality-type.uk Read Bio BAPT Volunteers We actively encourage members to help us in any capacity. This can mean content creation such as writing articles and newsletters, contributing to our social media campaigns, creating digital content, and more with the intention of supporting our engagement activity with members and non-members. Editor of TypeFace Gill Clack gill.clack@kcl.ac.uk A Brief History of BAPT A Brief History of BAPT

< Back Jerry Gilpin President & Chair of the Board INTJ BAPT.president@personality-type.uk Background I’ve worked as a teacher, a priest and a chaplain, and since 2007 I’ve been a self-employed coach, running my own business, completing well over 6000 hours of coaching and facilitation work. I work with people from many organisations – from Headteachers and College Principals to senior clergy; from partners in law firms to CEOs of voluntary organisations; from parish priests and lay workers to academics, new managers and leaders in the technology sector. Psychological Type Going through an MBTI feedback process (INTJ) in my first role in the church was eye-opening: it explained why I found staff meetings frustrating, even though I loved my ES-P colleagues! When I started coaching full time, the first instrument I qualified to use was the MBTI Step 1 (with Ann O’Sullivan at Emmaus House), and I’ve subsequently been through accreditation with Steps 2 and 3, as well as other type instruments. I love seeing what these different approaches bring to the table. I joined BAPT when I qualified in 2006, but didn’t really get involved until about 2016; since then I’ve been Secretary, Treasurer and I’m now President of BAPT. It’s a role I feel is a privilege, and an opportunity to help the organisation fulfil its core purpose of supporting those using the Jungian type model and advocating for its use. Other Interests Alongside my interest in type, I am fascinated by the work of Iain McGilchrist on brain lateralisation and its impact on personality, philosophy and culture. I read quite widely, both non-fiction and fiction (my first degree was in English) and dabble in writing poetry when my brain quietens down enough to make sense of the world! I love the music of Bob Dylan and Bach; the football of Arsenal FC, walking in the natural world, the visual arts, cooking (and eating), and my small circle of family and close friends and wide circle of colleagues, clients and connections. With INTJ preferences, none of these would be a surprise…

Enneagram Type The Enneagram is a psychological type system that has 9 broad personality types. Although it is a very different system from the MBTI, it has all the depth and complexity needed to be useful and effective for describing our similarities, differences and challenges as human beings. The theory of the Enneagram is that each of us is pre-destined to have a sensitivity to a particular basic fear, and that our egos and personalities develop around defending us against this fear.Each of these types is further enhanced by instinctive overlays, a ‘wing’ (some influence from one of the adjacent types), and a developmental aspect. The lines in the Enneagram diagram indicate the types that we may take on aspects on when we are either under pressure or well developed/at ease. In relation to other typologies such as Jungian systems, the Enneagram can be conceptualised as why we do what we do, and Jungian types as how we do what we do.The Enneagram is too complex to deal with in depth here, so this is a very basic introduction to the types. For more information visit www.enneagraminstitute.com or contact one of our members on the register who has knowledge of the Enneagram. Identifying Your Enneagram Type There are a variety of type indicator questionnaire options, including a free sample questionnaire available at questionnaire for the Enneagram . Alternatively, look at these brief descriptions of the nine different types and see which one(s) sound most like you. Please note, if you have taken a questionnaire, you may find that you prefer a different description to that suggested by the questionnaire – you are the best judge of your type. 1 Principled, purposeful, self-controlled, perfectionistic Ones are very conscientious people who have a strong sense of what they believe is right and wrong. They tend to have their own code of moral values and attempt to live by this. They see themselves as rational, reasonable and self-disciplined, and value the ideals of truth and justice. They may feel that it is up to them to make improvements and are often willing to make sacrifices for the greater good. They can be afraid of making mistakes and therefore become very controlled and methodical. They try to control their feelings and impulses and can be perfectionistic, self-critical, judgemental of others and may believe that only their views and opinions are correct. 2 Generous, demonstrative, people-pleasing, possessive Twos are sincere, warm, encouraging, empathic and full of feelings of care and warmth towards others. They are concerned about the needs of others and may go out of their way to help others. They are thoughtful, generous, helpful and people pleasing, and they seek close and intimate relationships with others. They may, however, become over-friendly and possessive over those they care about. Twos tend to feel that it is selfish to state their own needs, yet they have a strong need to be liked and reassured by others. This can lead to martyr behaviour and a dependency on positive attention from others to make them feel accepted. 3 Adaptable, ambitious, image-conscious, arrogant Threes are self-assured, have high self-esteem and believe in their own value. They are energetic, ambitious and adaptable, and often seen as charming and popular by others. They seek self improvement and tangible achievements. They attempt to be the best at what they do and are motivated by status and prestige. They can often seek recognition from others and this can lead to them becoming image-conscious, competitive, results focused and achievement oriented. They often put their feelings aside in order to allow them to adapt to the expectations of those they see as important. 4 Expressive, romantic, withholding, temperamental Fours are very in touch with their feelings, are introspective, self aware, sensitive, intuitive and authentic. They are compassionate and respectful towards others, although they enjoy spending a lot of time alone. They enjoy beauty and aesthetically pleasing things and are often artistic, romantic and imaginative. They value individualism and may try to express their individuality through artistic or creative means. They can get over identified with their feelings and have the tendency to take everything personally, becoming hypersensitive, temperamental and dramatic. Fours also have the tendency to slip into melancholic, self pitying fantasies and obsessing about negative emotions. 5 Innovative, cerebral, detached, provocative Fives are mentally alert, curious, observant, insightful, innovative, imaginative and inventive. They enjoy seeking knowledge, are independent thinkers and often become experts in specific subjects. Fives like to conceptualise and think about everything before acting, and therefore may withdraw from the world to do this. They can often become preoccupied with their mental visions and interpretations of things rather than with reality. There is also a tendency for fives to become over identified with thinking at the expense of consideration for emotions or physical matters. They can also be cynical, and some fives are fascinated by subjects that others consider to be dark or disturbing. 6 Reliable, committed, defensive, suspicious Sixes are friendly, engaging and playful, and others often have feelings of warmth towards them. They are reliable, dependable, hardworking and trustworthy, and will follow through with their commitments. Family and friends are very important to sixes and they will be committed and loyal to those who are important to them. They want to be liked by others and approved of. They are practical and self-disciplined and may come across as cautious. Sixes can become self-doubting and may look to others and authority figures for guidance and support. They can become anxious about the unknown and try to manage this by careful organising and planning. If they feel their security is threatened they may become stubborn, reactionary, aggressive and short tempered. 7 Spontaneous, versatile, distractible, excessive Sevens are free-spirited, enthusiastic, responsive, spontaneous, adventurous, vivacious, lively and stimulating. They enjoy experiencing the world and are very drawn to sensations and experiences. They seek variety and are versatile and adaptable to many situations. Sevens can, however, become easily bored, reluctant to take on commitment for fear of missing out on other opportunities, hyperactive, scattered, distracted, outspoken and uninhibited. They fear being trapped and want to maintain freedom and happiness. They tend to look at the positives in everything, but sometimes to the extent that they will block out or deny any negative realities. 8 Self-Confident, decisive, dominating, confrontational Eights are assertive, self-confident, action-oriented, tenacious, robust, independent, direct, decisive and authoritative. They stand up for themselves and come across as strong and resilient people. They have a can-do attitude and an inner drive, and will enjoy taking on a challenge or taking the initiative in situations. They seek justice and fairness and seek to protect their independence and have control over their environments. However, eights can often become competitive, boastful, dominant, forceful, bossy and confrontational. They may also become emotionally defended and refuse to show their softer feelings in order to appear invulnerable to others. 9 Reassuring, agreeable, disengaged, stubborn Nines are gentle, kind, optimistic, reassuring, supportive, stable, serene, accepting and trusting. They come across as easy-going and unpretentious, and often have a calming effect on others. They endeavour to bring people together and often make good mediators and counsellors. However, nines can become fearful of conflict or disharmony and may therefore resist any change or pressure, resulting in them becoming complacent, unresponsive, procrastinating and ‘numbing out’. They may also become self-effacing and try to sweep problems and their own needs under the carpet. In their relationships with significant others, they may seek to maintain good relationships but with a ‘protective barrier’ in place to avoid letting others get too close to them and potentially hurt them. © I Potential Ltd 2012 Reproduced with permission

Announcements Keeping you informed of the latest news about BAPT Membership Renewals 2024-25 BAPT is introducing a new way for Members to renew their membership by credit/debit card or Paypal. The new payment process also applies to Corporate Members who have received an invoice to pay. Members and Corporate Members can renew their membership by purchasing a membership plan. Please read the FAQs below for more information about the new payment process. Published Thursday 3 October 2024 Upcoming Events Save the Dates! We are excited to announce upcoming events including the BAPT annual conference on Saturday 5th April 2025, an in-person event in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday and Saturday 13th-14th June 2025 and more. We would love to receive your proposal to speak at either event - the deadline to submit a proposal is 15th November. Check out 'All Events' for details of upcoming webinars. Published 5 September 2024 New Website What do I need to know? This new website launched in early February 2024. The new website address is https://www.personality-type.uk/. It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the website . There is a known issue with the Wix website platform and Apple Safari web browsers in which logos and images do not properly load on the website. The old website was discontinued from 1 May 2024. BAP T members are no longer able to access their account on the old website. There was an official launch of the new website at the BAPT Conference on 18 April 2024. New memberships should be requested on the new website only. New events taking place after 1 February 2024 will be published on this website only. All current BAPT memberships will be due for renewal on 1 October 2024. BAPT members will receive a notification and a payment link before 1 October 2024 reminding them to renew their annual membership. Payment can be made by debit/credit card or PayPal. 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The BAPT app is available to paying members only because content is restricted to paying members only. The BAPT app is a dedicated app for BAPT members to easily engage and stay updated with the BAPT site on the go. Members can connect with the community, read announcements, access resources, and register for events. The BAPT app is free to use and can be downloaded from the relevant app stores. Members should download the Spaces: Follow Businesses by Wix app right to their phone using these links. The BAPT app is hosted on the Spaces: Follow Businesses by Wix platform. Go to the Apple App Store (on the iPhone) or Google Play (on Android). Type ‘Spaces' in the Search field. Click Get or Install 'Spaces: Follow Businesses' to download the app to your mobile phone. Open the Spaces: Follow Businesses by Wix app. Tap the Search bar (Find sites to join) Enter ‘BAPT’ in the Search bar (Find sites to join) Tap Join. Your request to join will be pending for a few moments to a few hours while we check that you are a paying member. Once approved you’ll have full access to the BAPT app. You can view the following content in your BAPT website account and in the BAPT app: BAPT website: Your Profile, Events, TypeFace (latest edition), TypeFace Archive. N etworking, forums, live chats. BAPT app: Announcements, Events, Resources, Membership (Join BAPT), Groups . Com plete the type practitioner registration form if you would like to be listed as a certified type practitioner on BAPT’s type practitioner registration list . Please familiarise yourself with our membership terms and conditi ons and privacy policy . We have taken great care to ensure that you have a good experience of the new website. However, glitches happen so if you experience any technical issues please get in touch with BAPT's Director of Digital Projects, Nicholas Toko at digital@bapt.org.uk We welcome any feedback or comments about the new website to help us improve it. Published February 2024

Our Ethical Statement BAPT offers the following principles for professional type practice: Focus on the Person The individual determines their best fit type All instruments (such as MBTI®) are only indicators The practitioner’s role is to help the client clarify best-fit type using multiple data-points such as instruments, frameworks, conversation, reading and reflection on lived experience All type preference combinations are equally valuable Type descriptions must be balanced, non-judgmental and free of stereotypes Recognise the upsides and downsides of each preference combination The individual exists in a broad context Culture (family, social, national) always influences type development Unique personal history always influences type development Preferences and whole type are dynamic, not static and definitional Focus on the interplay of functions within a type, not the bare letters Avoid labelling (e.g. ‘she is a sensor’) as labels always limit Preferences are not skills or competencies All individuals can and do use all the function-attitudes Type should never be used for role selection Preferences are not predictive of behavioural traits Type will always influence behaviour but does not determine it Other instruments exist for reliably testing behavioural traits Use the Language of Preference In your own behaviour, choice of language and use of examples Do not use your own type preferences as an excuse for shortcomings Model an ethical approach to intellectual property and copyright In standing for ethical use of type Refuse to facilitate type in ways and contexts which do not adhere to these principles Engage in annual CPD to develop best practice in the use of type Call out any tendency to use type to manipulate, stereotype or ‘other’ people In modelling the use of type as a tool in the larger endeavour of human development The journey begins with understanding type; it doesn’t end with understanding type The practitioner’s primary calling is to facilitate the individual’s growth Put Type into Practice

< Back Nicholas Toko Director of Digital Projects ESFP BAPT.digital@personality-type.uk I've always been fascinated by psychological type and through my own personal experience, I've seen how type can improve our relationships with others and with ourselves too. I was delighted to join the BAPT board to share my expertise and promote awareness and understanding of type. I initially joined the BAPT board to focus on special projects which quickly developed to become 'digital projects'. I'd like to develop BAPT's use of technology including Artificial Intelligence to promote our objectives, foster a sense of community, grow our membership and facilitate learning about psychological type. I work as a freelance HR and Organizational Effectiveness consultant. I help HR functions to improve their service delivery and I work with organizations to connect their organizational strategy, structure, culture, people, processes and technology to achieve success. I'm also a Jungian Analyst-in-training based in Zurich, Switzerland. My interest in Jungian psychology led me to develop a blog and podcast #JungianBitsOfInformation at www.nicholastoko.com which applies Jungian or analytical psychology in a psychosocial context specifically in the workplace, to (psycho)analyze individual, team and organizational behaviour in-depth to provide insights into the impact of personality or psychological type in business success. My MBTI type is ESFP. I enjoy life to the max. I enjoy sports, nature, travelling - my favourite places in the world include Patagonia in Argentina for stunning nature and wildlife, the Scandinavian Arctic Circle region for the extreme weather, abundance of snow, winter solstice, northern lights and sealife which surprisingly includes Orcas or Killer Whales which regularly feed in the fjords, Washington DC where I would love to live one day, Istanbul for it's incredible history, India especially Khajuraho and Varanasi. I like cooking, good food, champagne, socialising and generally having a good time! Feel free to connect with or follow me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastoko

< Back Viv Kelly Membership Secretary ENFP BAPT.membership@personality-type.uk Throughout Viv's career she has been interested in psychology. She developed an interest in psychological type about 20 years ago and qualified in MBTI Step 1, which she used initially to deepen her own self knowledge of what she stood for and her inner drives. Shortly after qualifying, Viv discovered Susan Nash and had the privilege of completing a train the trainer programme in Temperament and Interaction Styles with Sue. She became a founder member of Sue's Type Academy which centred around the exploration and deepening of type knowledge and the practical application of type. After this, surrounded by experts and full of curiosity, Viv was hooked and has continued to strive to find ways to deepen her knowledge of psychological type ever since. Viv also has a keen interest in coaching, mentoring and leadership. Viv holds an MA in Leadership and has a diverse background as a business leader. She increasingly found herself attracted to roles where change leadership was needed where her qualifications and knowledge of type and coaching could really help her to help people navigate through change, bridge relationships/conflict, deepen understanding of team dynamics and help people to fulfil their potential. Viv has been a member of the Board of BAPT and our Membership Secretary since April 2022. The majority of Viv's spare time is spent looking after her two horses but she also enjoys travelling and going to the theatre / live music whenever she can.

16 Types: Key Words The Myers and Briggs Foundation describes the Myers-Briggs system as consisting of four preference pairs that reflect different aspects of personality—opposite ways to direct and receive energy through Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I), take in information with Sensing (S) or Intuition (N), come to conclusions using Thinking (T) or Feeling (F), and approach the outside world through Judging (J) or Perceiving (P). Most people find that one preference, in a preference pair, best describes their natural way of doing things, where they feel the most comfortable being themselves, outside of any roles they play in life. When the letters for each of these preferences are combined, 16 distinct personality types form which consist of different characteristics unique to that type. Find out more about the 16 Types at TypeCoach The 16 Types in Brief

Type Q&A Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? Have you ever scrolled through the Internet or AI but not found ‘someone’ who understands the context of your question? As Type practitioners, or enthusiasts, it’s good to find a homebase. A place, and person, who understands Type and is prepared to talk, explore your questions and (hopefully) answer them or (at least) head you in a new direction that can unlock some different thinking. Sue Blair, BAPT's Director of Education and Special Projects has been working with Type for over 20 years in a wide range of situations. She may not be able to answer everything, but she is quite likely to know where to go for some help. Click here to find out more about Sue and her role on the BAPT board. Please join us once a month for an open forum session, usually with a theme (which we won’t mind straying from), that enhances your understanding. It’s really over to you. At the very least we will catch up, find friends and enjoy being part of the global Type community. Just for one hour, every other month. Let’s see where this takes us! Upcoming Events Tue, 14 Jan Type Q&A / Online RSVP 14 Jan 2025, 20:00 – 21:00 GMT Online Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? We are here to help! Tue, 11 Mar Type Q&A / Online RSVP 11 Mar 2025, 20:00 – 21:00 GMT Online Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? We are here to help! Tue, 13 May Type Q&A / Online RSVP 13 May 2025, 20:00 – 21:00 BST Online Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? We are here to help! Tue, 08 Jul Type Q&A / Online RSVP 08 Jul 2025, 20:00 – 21:00 BST Online Type Q & A… A NEW BAPT INITIATIVE to answer YOUR questions. Have you ever had a Type question but didn’t know who to ask? Have you ever wondered who may be available to chat to you about it? We are here to help!

Creator Hub Our creator hub is a platform for members to volunteer for BAPT or collaborate with us to develop and promote creative content about psychological or personality type. Get in touch with us to discuss opportunities to volunteer and to share your ideas to promote type. BAPT is a small, not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. From the Board of Trustees, to webinar presenters, workshop facilitators, managing social media, organising meetings and events, managing our finances, partnering with international type associations, links to business, editing our newsletter, managing memberships, use of digital technology, everyone here dedicates their time on a volunteer basis. That’s why, to continue our work, we rely on help from people like you. Our Creator Hub showcases work that has been developed by our members for BAPT. We are always looking for Content Creators to join our volunteering team for ongoing or one-off initiatives. These include things such as: Contributing to our newsletter Writing articles for our flagship magazine, TypeFace Volunteering at in-person events Helping to do day-to-day tasks and administration Help out with the organisation of the annual conference Bring your specialist skills e.g. editing videos, social media management, graphic design, etc.. Co-curation of type articles, books, information and type websites Developing type content Facilitating workshops Presenting a topic at a type webinar… and more! If you’d like to join our group of volunteers in their quest to keep the type community connected, then we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and let’s get talking. Apr 19, 2024 1 min read Creator Hub Thinking v Feeling Jan 12, 2024 1 min read Creator Hub Introvert or Extravert? Sep 17, 2023 1 min read Creator Hub Type Watching at the Cinema Sep 17, 2023 1 min read Creator Hub Sensation v Intuition

Discovering your Personality Type There are a lot of resources online and in books to help you discover your personality type. Remember that any personality type questionnaire is only one data point. How you respond to the questions is influenced by many things, including your upbringing, education, experiences, how you feel on the day, so it is important to have a full debrief with a qualified type practitioner. You should receive a feedback report and an opportunity to explore your report in-depth with a type practitioner. Discovering your personality type involves 'self-reflection', introspection, and sometimes using one or more different personality assessment tools to find out which ones help you to best understand your personality type. While no approach is foolproof, the following steps can help you gain insights into your personality type. Self-reflection Start by taking time to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and preferences in various situations. Consider your natural tendencies and inclinations, as well as how you respond to challenges, social interactions, and decision-making. What is Personality? Familiarise yourself with different personality theories and frameworks. BAPT focuses on the Jungian psychological type theory. Understand the basic concepts behind each theory to see which one resonates with you. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Our preferred personality assessment is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. When you take the official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument, you know you are getting a scientifically validated and reliable instrument with over 70 years of research behind it. Professionals who are certified to administer the MBTI instrument are committed to using it ethically, which includes protecting your confidentiality, showing you how to verify your personality type, giving one-to-one interactive feedback, and presenting all types as valuable. Understanding your personality type Online personality assessment tools can provide a starting point for understanding your personality type. However, keep in mind that these tools are not definitive and should be taken as a general indication. 01 Read Descriptions: Explore detailed descriptions of the personality types associated with the theories you're interested in. Read about the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and typical behaviours of each type. See which descriptions align with your self-perceptions. 02 Be Open to Change: Remember, the way we use and express our natural preferences, may evolve and change over time. Be open to the idea that your personality will develop as you gain new experiences and insights. 03 Seek Professional Guidance: If you're deeply interested in understanding your personality type or if you're seeking guidance for personal growth, consider consulting a type practitioner. They can provide more in-depth assessments and interpretations based on your individual context. We have a register of type practitioners who can help you to discover your personality type. 04 Don't Overanalyse: While self-discovery is important, avoid overanalysing every aspect of your personality. Strive for a balanced and nuanced understanding without getting caught up in self-judgment. 05 Embrace Complexity: Remember that individuals are multifaceted and complex. While personality theories provide valuable insights, they can't capture the entirety of your uniqueness. 06 Ultimately, discovering your personality type is a journey of self-exploration and self-awareness. It's about gaining insights into your strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and motivations, which can contribute to personal growth and improved understanding of yourself and others. Here Are Some Starting Points