Have you ever wondered why people perceive and interact with the world in such distinct ways? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) provides valuable insights into our personality preferences and behaviors. At the heart of MBTI lie the cognitive functions, which serve as the building blocks of our individuality. In this blog post, we will delve into the cognitive functions of MBTI, exploring what they are and why they hold such significance in understanding ourselves and others.

If you're one of the over 35 million Americans who has lost their job due to Coronavirus, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed - to let your fear, worry, and anxiety about the future take over. It's totally understandable! So if you're feeling this way, first know that you're not alone - there are literally millions of others going through this right now with you.

The world has been in the grips of a pandemic for several months, and regardless of where you live or what you do for a living, my guess is your life has been impacted in a multitude of ways. With the potential (or reality) of getting sick from COVID-19, stay at home orders in place, schools and businesses closed, and unemployment at record levels, we're all under unprecedented levels of stress.

What can we do to manage this stress and stay healthy during this time?

What does it mean to be “savvy”? The dictionary definition says that to be “savvy” means to be “shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment.” We all like to think that we are knowledgeable and have common sense. But as you have probably noticed, different people have different areas of knowledge, and they may have common sense about some things and seem like airheads about others.

What do you think of when you hear the word “extravert”? Usually people say “talkative,” “outgoing,” or “enthusiastic.” How about “introvert”? Do you think “quiet,” “shy,” “likes to be alone”?

So while both people who prefer sensing and those who prefer intuition are exposed to information from multiple sources, they instinctively focus on the data that matches their preference. And sometimes they ignore the type of intelligence that conflicts with that preference. Intuitives may find details boring and pointless, and sensors may not trust their instincts because they feel like they don’t have enough data to back them up.

Are you a thinker or a feeler? Well, of course you are both. We all use our brains to logically analyze problems, employ cause-and-effect reasoning, and distinguish between what is true and what is false. Likewise, we all use our hearts to empathize with others, make emotional connections with people, and evaluate between actions that will help or hurt others.