1. What was your Personality Type according to the 16-Personalities Test (MBTI-Inspired Test)? Do you agree with the result? Why or why not?

   My personality type according to the 16-Personalities Test is INFJ-T. I agree with the result because this personality type has been a consistent result every time I take the test. I also agree because some qualities of an INFJ-T match who I am. I am introverted, I am very imaginative and open-minded, I often think logically but also show empathy, I tend to be organized and decisive, and I also am always overthinking, am a perfectionist, and am always eager to improve. Which is why I believe that INFJ-T is really the type that connects with me.

2. How can your Personality Type help you become a person with and for others?

   My personality type will help me become a person with and for others by using it as an advantage to leave a great impact. I can use my logical thinking in resolving 

   social issues and be able to show empathy at the same time. I will use my insight and knowledge to advocate for others and their cause. I will promote commitment and determination to help the people and the challenges they may encounter. And I will be eager to improve what needs to be improved and do the best I can to make a difference.

My stress level is a 5 because it is in between a calm state and a high stress level. I try to be calmer, but with the academic overloads and extracurricular responsibilities I face every day, I tend to be more distressed. With all this work, I would not know how to handle it all at once. Balancing everything would be difficult for me. I tend to also have a habit of leaving when things get tough. Which is why I try to come up with healthier coping mechanisms in order to accomplish this problem. I try to manage my time well, practice self-care, and take a break once in a while.

When I went through a difficult situation, my emotions affected the situation because the first thing that I would think to do is to react irrationally and impulsively. I would overthink the situation, leading to more stress. But then I realized that if I continue to do this, nothing will ever resolved or changed. That is why I now start to be calmer when under pressure or faced with unexpected challenges. I act more reasonably and try to slowly resolve the problem. In this way, I won’t drown myself in the conflict. 

1. In what way is the person you posted special to you? Can you say that you love them?

The people in the picture are special to me because they are my family. They have seen me fall and get back up. They are the reason why I keep going. All my dreams and aspirations are all because of them. This is why I can say that I love them because I am willing to be a better person and yearn for a better life just so I could give them the life they deserve. I am willing to sacrifice everything if it means that I can see them and myself happy.

2. What lessons did you learn from them about love and relationships in general?

I learned that love should be unconditional. That you should love not because you want something in return, rather you should love because you truly love a person. Loving unconditionally means that we should love without condition and judgement. That we must love them for who they truly are, not because of what they can give. This alone proves to me that true love still exists.

3. What type of love according to Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love do you think you have with the people in the picture? Why can you say so?

The type of love according to Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love I think I have with people in the picture is Companionate Love. This is because this type of love means that I deeply care for them and have a commitment to each other. This love includes showing my deep love and affection and having to be content and grateful to be committed to them.

4. What emotions do you usually feel when you are with the people in the picture?

I feel happy and loved when I am around the people in the picture. They never fail to make me feel like I am enough and loved. They motivate and inspire me to do better and be better. That is why I feel thankful that I am lucky enough to have them as my family.

5. How were they able to influence you to be the person that you are now?

They influence me to be the person I am now because they always leave a mark on me. Their proper guidance and support has always inspired me to be better. Through their mature and nurturing advice, It gives me room to prosper and make me realize some things. Therefore I can say that I am not who I am now if not for them.

They would often hold me back on things that I believe am capable of.

2. Think of the things your family does that you’re grateful for but believe could be done even better.

When they are too protective, making me miss out on some parts of my life.

3. Think of the things your family gives you that you’re deeply thankful for and want to keep forever.

They never fail to make me feel loved and happy.

Reflection: How can recognizing both the challenges and blessings within your family help you grow as a person who strives for magis, to become better for the greater good, and practice cura personalis by showing care and understanding toward each member of your family?

Recognizing both the challenges and blessings within my family help me grow as a person who strives for magis, to become better for the greater good, and practice cura personalis because it always leaves room for improvement. Having the knowledge about all the good and bad things allows us to try and become a better and deserving of each other. I always remember that not every family is picture perfect. That most families are flawed. This is the reason why we must always try and be better versions of ourselves everyday. Our flaws should does not mean that we are undeserving of love, but the reason to try.

Yes, the subject Personal Development was helpful for me. I gained a deep understanding about myself and the people arround me. It helped me be more aware about my tendencies, emotions, and capabilities. Therefore, I can say this subject allowed me to realize some things I thought I never knew before.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

Personal Development made me reflect on how well I socialize with others and how I treat myself better. It helped shape my character development, allowing me to be more mature in handling situations and becoming a better person.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

The topic about coping mechanisms was one of my favorites because it made me realize that some of my coping mechanisms can be healthy, but some will also lead to toxicity. Another topic that I liked is the topic about mental health because I found it interesting to understand and distinguish the different mental health problems and how to keep the mental health of others including myself, healthy and positive.