Melissa Summer

MBTI Marketing Manager

63 articles

Stress and well-beingYour Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Personality Type, Stressors, and Stress ReducersEverything you need to know about how stress affects different Myers-Briggs types differently! From stressors, to how behaviors change, to recommended…April 9, 2024
Gifts and holidaysGive yourself the gift of tailored self-care using Myers-Briggs personality psychologyHow 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…December 14, 2023
Gifts and holidaysGive the Gift of Personality InsightWhat’s a gift sure to fit everyone? The gift of self-awareness and personal development! Learn more about gifting the official MBTI assessment in this blog.November 27, 2023
StoriesK-Pop’s NCT Dream, ISTJs and MBTI Personality TypeThe 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…July 28, 2023
Stress and well-beingStress triggers and how to deal with stress better according to your Myers-Briggs personality typeDepending on your MBTI personality type, you probably are stressed by things that others with a different personality type are perfectly fine with. Read…March 31, 2023
Stress and well-being3 Ways to use your MBTI personality type to manage your stressStress triggers, stress behaviors and what stress management techniques work for you partially depend on your personality type. Learn how to best manage…March 17, 2022
Love and datingMBTI Type dynamics and relationships – how understanding Myers-Briggs personality can bring more understanding to loveEver wondered why counselors use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in relationships? Here’s how knowing your and your partner’s personality type can lead to…January 25, 2022
Learning and growthWhat’s your personality superpower? Type dynamics and personal development tipsWhat’s the strongest part of your MBTI personality type? It’s your favorite function. Learn more about your favorite function and personal development tips…January 19, 2022
Leadership and teamsWorld Introvert Day: How to make the new work world work for IntrovertsIs working remotely an Introvert’s paradise? In honor of World Introvert Day, learn how to make the new work world work for Introverts...December 28, 2021
Gifts and holidaysHow to deal with holiday stress according to your MBTI typeStressed about the holidays? You’re not the only one. Here’s what stresses each MBTI type during the holidays and a few remedies to reduce your holiday stress.December 2, 2021
Introversion and ExtraversionExtraverts - Heres How to Be More QuietYou’ve probably seen articles like “Introverted? Here’s how to be more social.” They’re fairly common, but what’s not common are articles suggesting how thJuly 30, 2021
Careers4 Ways to find a job you’ll enjoy after graduation (or anytime)Graduation looming and you're not sure what you really want to do? Here are four ways you can figure out your ideal occupation based on your values, skills…June 1, 2021
Friendship and conflictMyers-Briggs personality type and conflict - what causes fights between MBTI types?Ever wonder why it seems inevitable that you butt heads with some people but get along great with others? The Myers-Briggs personality framework is one way…May 19, 2021
CareersMBTI^® For Your CareerHow do you find your ideal career? www.mbtionline.com has released MBTI^® For Your Career, a data-driven and MBTI-backed career exploration platform that uses your…May 6, 2021
Introversion and ExtraversionLearning first-hand from the experts about IntroversionJeri Bingham of WGN Radio's Hush Loudly podcast interviews The Myers-Briggs Company's Michael Segovia about all things Introversion.April 22, 2021
Type basicsQuiz? Test? Psychological Indicator? Holding Personality Assessments to the Highest StandardWho makes the rules about which personality assessments can be used where? Who sets the bar on what makes something a psychometric instrument? Learn more…March 23, 2021
Friendship and conflictMyers-Briggs type and friendship - three ways to improve your relationshipsWe know what makes a good friend: loyalty, honesty, maybe a shared love of IPAs. But what does your Myers-Briggs personality type say about you as a friend?February 8, 2021
Money and the planetWhat's Your Financial Personality Type? Take this quiz to find out.From everyday spending to retirement planning and goal setting, everyone manages their finances differently. Here's a quiz that can tell you more about your…February 2, 2021
Gifts and holidaysWhat's the best gift for each MBTI personality type?It's the holiday season of giving. But don't settle for socks (again). Here're some type-specific hints for picking the best gift for each Myers-Briggs…December 15, 2020
StoriesMBTI Type and Sports: How professional athletes, coaches and more use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessmentFrom Olympic rowers to football teams, you'd be surprised at the ways coaches and athletes use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. And what you can…November 17, 2020
Stress and well-beingWhich mindfulness practice is best for your MBTI type?Mindfulness is a hot topic. It can reduce stress, increase happiness, and help you be more productive. And starting that meditation or yoga practice might…November 3, 2020
Stress and well-beingStress is unique to MBTI typeLet’s start with the big picture. In the US, companies report nearly $300 billion in annual costs due to stress-related health care and missed work. In…May 14, 2020
Learning and growthDoes your personality change over time?Does your personality change over time? Or is your personality permanent?May 6, 2020
Parenting and familyHow MBTI Personality Types Care for OthersFirst and foremost, if you work in the healthcare industry in any capacity, THANK YOU! While the work you do is important on any day, right now you’re…April 22, 2020
Type basicsMBTI questions answered!Have you ever wondered who created Myers-Briggs personality type? Or whether it was based on science? Or how psychologists measure the validity of…April 10, 2020
Leadership and teamsRemote working tip from a psychologistWith millions more people working or taking classes from home, and many for the first time, we asked one of our resident occupational psychologists Helen…April 6, 2020
Stress and well-beingSocial distancing and personality typeSocial Distancing, Virtual Work, Personality Type and Keeping Your SanityMarch 25, 2020
Motivation and happinessWhat does each MBTI personality type value most?What does each MBTI personality type value most? If I ask you what you value most in life, you could probably come up with a few things right off the top of…April 4, 2019
Type basics16 Myers-Briggs type pagesTake the Myers-Briggs assessment online through www.mbtionline.com, to get access to the information portal with over 100 pages worth of type related information that…May 11, 2018
Stress and well-beingINTJ Personality Types and StressINTJ Personality Types and Stress. Another blog of the series going over INTJ types and triggers.May 3, 2018
Stress and well-beingENFP Personality Types and Stress in the WorkplaceENFP Personality Types and Stress in the Workplace. Learn about ENFP Personalities and what triggers stress in life and in the workplace.May 1, 2018
Stress and well-beingWhat stresses you out based on your Myers-Briggs typeApril is National Stress Awareness Month. So we have to ask: Do you know what stresses you out most? Just like your Myers-Briggs personality preferences can…April 18, 2018
Stress and well-beingMyers-Briggs Personality Type and ExerciseMyers-Briggs Personality Type and Exercise. If you’re like a third of the population, you made a weight-related or exercise resolution this year. And you’ve…March 23, 2018
TravelVacations To Try for Each Myers-Briggs TypeVacations To Try for Each Myers-Briggs Type. We spoke with our MBTI type experts and resident psychologists to talk about what activity might be the most…February 23, 2018
TravelWhat's the Best Vacation for Your Myers-Briggs Type?What's the Best Vacation for Your Myers-Briggs Type? Our research team got together with global cruise line Royal Caribbean International to help you answer…January 19, 2018
Introversion and Extraversion6 Things You Didn't Know About Introversion for World Introvert Day6 Things You Didn't Know About Introversion for World Introvert Day. Learn more about World Introvert Day and the sub-dimensions of introversion.January 2, 2018
Gifts and holidaysThe Best New Year’s Resolutions for Each Myers-Briggs TypeWith only 10 days left in the year, you’ve probably begun thinking of New Year’s resolutions (in between spending time with family, finishing work projectsDecember 21, 2017
Type basicsWhat does it mean to be an ENTP?You took the actual Myers-Briggs assessment (either at www.mbtionline.com or through a certified practitioner) and your four-letter type says E-N-T-P. So what does it…November 1, 2017
Motivation and happinessHow to be happier using self-awareness and Myers-Briggs personality typeHow to be happier using self-awareness and Myers-Briggs personality type. One way to increase your happiness (or “well-being” as scientists like to call it)…September 25, 2017
Motivation and happinessWhat is Happiness?What is happiness? Definitions vary, but by becoming more self-aware you can make a plan for happiness that's tailored just to you.September 14, 2017
Type basicsHow Many MBTI Types Are There?How many MBTI types are there? What is the history of how Myers Briggs arrived at 16? Take a look at the below about how the Myers-Briggs assessment came tAugust 7, 2017
Type basicsWhat is the least common Myers-Briggs personality type?There’s no wrong personality type, but there is certainly a least common Myers-Briggs personality type. We looked at a sample of the US population from thrAugust 7, 2017
Learning and growthThings You Can Learn from Each MBTI Personality TypeThings You Can Learn from Each MBTI Personality Type. While someone’s MBTI type obviously can’t tell us everything about that person, it can help us better…July 11, 2017
Type basicsWhat do the letters in the Myers-Briggs test stand for?What do the letters in the Myers-Briggs test stand for? Each MBTI personality type consists of 4 letters. The first letters are either E or I, the second…July 11, 2017
Type basicsENTJ and INTJ personality types: What’s the difference?Even though there’s only one letter difference between ENTJ and INTJ, the differences in personality are rather drastic. Want to learn more about the diffeJuly 4, 2017
Introversion and ExtraversionThe Complete and Official Guide to Extraversion & Introversion [eBook]The Complete and Official Guide to Extraversion & Introversion [eBook]. As the official Myers-Briggs assessment provider, we wanted to clear up some of…June 6, 2017
Type basicsBeyond E and I: Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging & PerceivingBeyond E and I: Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, Judging & Perceiving. Each of the sixteen personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type…May 23, 2017
Introversion and ExtraversionHow do I know if I'm an Extrovert or an Introvert?How do I know if I'm an Extrovert or an Introvert? Extraversion vs. Introversion: Understanding the “Energizing” Preference Pair The MBTI personality…May 15, 2017
Type basicsA Crash Course in MBTI LingoA Crash Course in MBTI Lingo. Each of the four letters represents what is referred to as a “preference”. MBTI preferences are pretty much what they sound…May 3, 2017
Type basics6 Reasons Why Knowing Your Personality Type Can Change Your LifeWe blog a lot about personality types, and how different parts of your personality type can help you make better decisions in your life. That said, not eveApril 18, 2017
Love and datingSensing and Intuition Preferences in RelationshipsWhether you have a preference for Intuition or for Sensing, living in a Sensing-dominated environment comes with unique challenges for flexing and bringing…March 7, 2017
Love and datingWhat You See (and What You Don’t): A Guide to the Judging & Perceiving Preferences in RelationshipsWe already know how each of the preferences can affect a relationship, but let's get a better understanding of what the Judging and Perceiving preferencesFebruary 23, 2017
Love and datingHow MBTI Type Can Make Us Luckier in Love, Family, and Friendship (By Improving Communication)Have you ever met someone for the first time and the two of you just clicked? Sometimes this happens when we interact with people with the same personalityFebruary 17, 2017
Love and datingMBTI Personality Types and Love – Which Preferences Might Balance Out a Relationship and Which Ones Might Cause Fights?MBTI type can tell you a lot about a person. Most people who know about the Myers-Briggs assessment know there are four letters that make up the MBTI persoFebruary 10, 2017
Love and datingHow to Use your Myers-Briggs Personality Type for Love, Relationships & DatingDating can be hard. Long relationships can be even tougher. And don’t get me wrong, I love snuggling on the couch with my significant other while catchingFebruary 3, 2017
Gifts and holidaysGive the Gift of Personality Insight (and Be Entered to Win an MBTI Type Travel Mug)No matter what holiday you celebrate, the end of the year is typically the time you’re buying gifts for friends and family. So we thought now would be a…December 16, 2016
Stress and well-being4 Ways to De-Stress for Each of the Myers-Briggs Personality TypesStress can take a toll on you mentally, emotionally, and physically, and the first tips for calming down fast pertain to your physical body. Let’s take a…December 7, 2016
Stress and well-beingSigns of Stress for Each Myers-Briggs Personality TypeIf you’re a kid, holiday means time out of school while someone else worries about the planning and coordination, the cooking, and the gift giving. And whiNovember 22, 2016
CareersCareers and Personal Fulfillment: How Much Are You Expecting Your Job to Satisfy You?Most people think about a career as something that will align to their interests and personality. Most people even have a few alternatives for a “dream jobOctober 4, 2016
CareersJobs, Careers and Occupational Trends by MBTI PreferencesBefore we get into this post, keep in mind that this information shows trends and in no way implies which careers anyone should or should not pursue basedSeptember 27, 2016
Stress and well-beingYour MBTI Type Is INFJ and You Do What?When I first started at my current company, all of the new employees, including myself, took the MBTI^® assessment to learn about ourselves and how better tSeptember 20, 2016
CareersUsing Your MBTI Preferences to Find Your Career FitIn my previous post, we talked about how to write your career mission statement to help guide you as you explore potential career options or think about swSeptember 13, 2016
CareersHow to Find a Career You LoveAs they say, find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. If you’re like most people, no matter how much you love to doSeptember 7, 2016