Following on the MBTI theme, the third dimension looks at how we make decisions.
When there is a disagreement about what you are going to do on holiday, how you resolve it may indicate which MBTI preference you have.
- Do you settle it by making sure everyone gets their 'fair' share?
- Do you assess the impact of decisions on each person?
Those with a THINKING preference make decisions from a detached standpoint. They analyse the logical consequences of a choice or action and use consistent rules and principles.
A FEELING preference would mean that decisions are made from an involved standpoint, by gauging the impact of actions. They prefer to make decisions that take account of individual needs.
These both describe decision-making processes, it doesn't mean that Thinking types don't have feelings or that Feeling types are incapable of logic, it is just that they use different criteria to make their decisions.
Feeling types strive for harmony and positive interactions and may appear to be a bit 'soft and tender' by Thinking types. Thinking types want to solve problems with logic and want everyone to be treated equally. Feeling types might interpret them as being 'tough minded' and possibly abrupt and critical.
How are you making your decisions today? How do others around you make decisions? Does that sometimes leave you feeling confused?
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