Saturday, April 08, 2023

This is Hannah





Since Hannah was conceived, this child just SEES the world differently. I've never been able to describe it or "put a name on it."

Until now ...

We had Hannah take a Myers-Briggs Test, and here were her results: She is a VIRTUOSO! These were her results: 


Here were some of the things from this website that REALLY stuck out to me as being HANNAH: 

  • Love to explore with their hands and their eyes, touching and examining the world around them with cool rationalism and spirited curiosity.
  • Natural Makers, moving from project to project, building the useful and the superfluous for the fun of it.
  • Few personalities are as BOLD and PRACTICAL as Virtuosos. 
  • Known of their technical mastery and willingness to improvise, they are known for finding unique solutions to seemingly impossible challenges. 
  • Learn from the environment as they go.
  • Pull things apart and put them back together.
  • Great joy in getting hands dirty.
  • Enjoy lending a hand and sharing their experience, especially with people they care about.
  • Rare group (only 5% of the population and very unusual in females).
  • Friendly but very private.
  • Caleb but suddenly spontaneous.
  • Extremely curious but unable to stay focused on formal studies
  • A challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones.
  • They can seem very loyal and steady for awhile but they tend to store up impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions.
  • (Rather than some sort of vision quest, Virtuosos are merely exploring the viability of a new interest when they make these seismic shifts!)
  • They often act too soon, taking for granted their permissive nature and assuming that others are the same. 
  • Virtuosos will come to learn that many other personality types have much more firmly drawn lines on rules and acceptable behavior than they do.
  • Struggle with boundaries and guidelines, preferring the freedom to move about and color outside the lines if they need to. 
  • Usually up to their elbows in some project or other. 
  • Cheerful and good-natured, they rarely get stressed out and just go with the flow. 
  • Novel ideas come easily. 
  • Due to open-mindedness, interesting hobbies, and a relaxed attitude, they are usually popular and attract a wide-range of personalities. 
  • Can switch mindsets to fit new situations with little effort, making them flexible and versatile individuals. 
  • Can store their spontaneity for a rainy day
  • Naturals in crisis situations. they enjoy physical risk, and they aren't afraid to get their hands dirty when needed. 
  • Hard to pin down for a career. But they do make excellent mechanics, engineers, graphic designers, and forensic scientists. 
  • Abstract theory and purely academic work that will never see the light of real use, hold little interest for Virtuosos. 
  • They are a born problem-solvers. 
  • No other type is quite as fascinated by how things work, how tools can be used, and how facts can be put together to create immediate and satisfying results. 
  • If a friend doesn't want to do what Virtuosos are doing, then they are free to go do their own thing, and they'll hang out some other time. 
  • Usually quite relaxed. They live int he moment and go with the flow, refusing to worry much about the future. 
  • However, they can be: 
    • Stubborn Yes.
    • Insensitive No.
    • Private and reserved Slightly.
    • Easily bored YES! But she quickly moves onto something else to keep her busy.
    • Commitment dislikers I haven't really observed this.
    • Prone to risky behavior YES!


When parenting these children, I am learning that Hannah ...

  1. Is not always very verbally demonstrative or expressive of her feelings. 
  2. Can feel pressured to give affirmations of her feelings to her parents which can make her feel awkward or uncomfortable. 
  3. Enjoys her alone time. 
  4. Likes parents who will just "hang out" with them. 
  5. thinks Actions speak louder than words.
  6. is HIGHLY independent. 
  7. Realistic.
  8. Has incredible tactical abilities. 
  9. Thrives in a physical world where they can be adventurous and hands-on. 
  10. is LOGICAL.
  11. is RESOURCEFUL. 
  12. is GENEROUS.
  13. is FUN-LOVING. 
  14. Doesn't like micro-managing, rigidity, or a full schedule. 
  15. Likes to live in the moment and to explore opportunities as they arise. 
  16. Enjoys compliments that acknowledge their kindness, empathy, and problem solving skills. 




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