ENTJ Personality Type

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a theory created in 1921 by Carl Jung that's now used by wellness coaches, life coaches, psychologists and more recently workplaces to determine personality types with a 4 letter code.

ENTJ is a personality type with the following traits:

Extroverted - Extroverted as they ultimately recharge their batteries with others.

iNtuitive - A part of the 30% population that is intuitive which is to do with how they process information, meaning they are forward thinkers, and full of ideas.

Thinking - The third letter T stands for thinking which tells us the basis of most of their decisions are derived from fact and logic.

Judging - Judging which ironically doesn't mean they're quick to judge, they're actually opposite. Judging types prefer closure. They're organised, appreciating structure, order, and like things planned, and do not like last-minute changes.

Some examples of ENTJ archetypes are the Commander, the CEO and the Entrepreneur. As you can tell from the archetypes, ENTJ personality types tend to be strong leaders who generally like to take charge and lead the way for those around them.

The below image gives you an insight into how ENTJs think.

 

 

 

ENTJ Brain Activity

Managing stress and anxiety can be challenging for ENTJ personality types as being focused on achieving high standards can result in stress, and anxiety occurs when we think ahead and intuitive personality types are natural forward thinkers. A great way to be when thinking ahead positively, but not so great when thinking ahead negatively, so it's imperative you stay present and optimistic. For every negative thought that appears in your mind, continuously counteract it with 10 positive thoughts and remember it's healthier to stay grateful instead of wishful.

 

 

 

The image above shows highest activity regions on an electroencephalogram (EEG) for ENTJ personality types. The most activated regions of the brain for an ENTJ personality as you can see are:

- Explain & decide

- Personal value

- Words of self & others

- Build image

 

All of which can lead to stress if over-explaining, overthinking, negative self-talk, taking on the words of others as self-limiting beliefs, building a negative image, or projecting a negative future.

 

A few things an ENTJ personality type might benefit from remembering:

1. Not everyone needs an explanation. When it's for ethical, religious, or health-related reasons, you don't owe anyone an explanation.

2. Everyone has different values. There is no objective wrong or right.

3. Words can hurt or heal, keep that self-talk positive. Bruce Lee, a man who walked after being told by doctors he wouldn't, said "don't speak negatively negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference, words are energy that cast spells, that's why it's called spelling.Change the way you speak about yourself and you can change your life. What you're not changing, you're also choosing." Extroverted personalities tend to speak before they think, sometimes it may be helpful to choose your words wisely to yourself and others.

4. Building a positive image is important for ENTJ personality types. Visualizing trains the brain in a way that can help you reach your goals.

 

Balance your energies

 

As you can see from the pyramid above, all of the 16 personality types are made up of the physical, emotional and mental energies. ENTJ types are closer to the mental energies corner as they can be quite in their head. Getting in touch with your emotional and physical energies can help you balance yourself.

ENFP (Extroverted, iNuitive, Feeling, Perceiving) is the personality type that has the optimal balance of these energies. ENFP stands for:

Extroverted

iNtuitive

Feeling

Perceiving

To achieve this balance, it may be helpful for ENTJ personality types to take a leaf from their book and do the following in times of stress:

Extrovert yourself - Continue to recharge yourself with others as ENFP and ENTJ personality types naturally do. Venting to family and friends to get another perspective for problems to find the solution can also be helpful.

Try new things - Similar to ENFP, ENTJs are also intuitive types that tend to jump from idea to idea, make sure you keep stimulated and try new things to avoid being stuck in a rut.

New things, concepts, and new tasks excite intuitive personality types. Repetition has been proven to cause stress mentally, physically and emotionally. Taking breaks from repetitive mentally straining, physically straining, and emotionally straining tasks can prevent further stress. Continue to try new things around those daily repetitive tasks.

Trust your gut - Unlike ENFP, ENTJ types make decisions based on their fact and logic more than their gut feelings and instincts. Making decisions with fact and logic may be great for business decisions, but when it comes to personal relationships, sometimes it may be better to make decisions with your gut feeling rather than basing decisions on fact and logic. Remember that humans are emotional creatures after all, not logical creatures in general.

Learn to let go - Another difference between ENTJ and ENFP is their need for closure. ENTJ personality types prefer to have closure, but the most balanced personality type ENFP do not mind not having closure and tend to leave things open-minded. Taking a leaf from their book, and learning to let go of self-limiting beliefs, ideas and any negative energy that's been acknowledged and has passed over time, can be the healthier decision for an ENTJ dealing with stress.

 

 

Stress Management Techniques 

ENTJ can help themselves manage their stress by doing the following:

Physical Exercise. As mentioned above INTJs are closer to the mental energies and are naturally less physical than some of the others types. Regular exercise is essential for reducing anxiety and improving overall well-being. Find physical activities you enjoy, whether it's weightlifting, yoga, or running.

Identify Triggers. Understand what specific situations, thoughts, or behaviors trigger your anxiety. Knowing your triggers can help you anticipate and manage them better.

Plan effectively. Create structured plans and schedules with breaks to reward yourself and manage your time effectively. Break down tasks into smaller, manageable steps can reduce feelings of overwhelm.

Practice Mindfulness. Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily routine to stay present and reduce anxiety. I prefer Chakra Balancing Meditation, but mindfulness apps such as Headspace or Calm some may find more helpful.

Set Boundaries. Learn to say no to commitments or tasks that add unnecessary stress to your life. Establishing boundaries can help you prioritize your well-being.

Intellectual Stimulation. Engage in activities that stimulate your intellect and provide a sense of accomplishment such as reading, learning a new skill, or working on challenging projects.

Practice Self-Compassion. ENTJ personality types tend to criticize more than praise naturally. Keep those words honest, but gentle and kind, to yourself and others. Acknowledge that it's okay to feel stressed or anxious but the quicker you get back to optimism, the better it is for your mental health. 

Limit self-limiting beliefs. Don't take on negative beliefs about yourself from yourself or anyone else.

Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle. Prioritize 8 hours sleep, nutrition, and hydration to support your physical and mental health. Avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol, as they can exacerbate anxiety symptoms.

Limit Information Overload. INTJs can be prone to information overload, which can contribute to stress. Set boundaries on how much news or social media you consume to maintain a healthy balance.

Cultivate Hobbies. Engage in hobbies or activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Whether it's painting, playing an instrument, or gardening, carving out time for leisure pursuits is essential for stress relief.

Practice Gratitude. Regularly reflect on things you're grateful for, even during challenging times. Writing down on paper why you're grateful is even more powerful. Life gives us more of what we're grateful for. Cultivating a gratitude attitude can shift your focus away from stressors and towards positive aspects of your life. Being grateful is the one of the healthiest things for anyone's mindset.

Regulate Emotions. Learn to regulate your emotions by identifying them, accepting them and making a conscious effort to modify them. Life is 90% how you react and 10% what actually happens. Turn negatives to positives as quick as you can and make that lemonade so to speak.

Breath Work. Practising breathing exercises can help relieve tension and calm the nervous system. Box Breathing, Alternate Nostril Breathing and Lion's Breath are just a few of the many breathing techniques you can use to reduce anxiety and stress.

Stay Present. Breathing exercises and physical exercises are 2 things that can help you remain in the present moment. Which doesn't come as naturally to forward thinkers. Remember this moment won't ever come back, so enjoy whilst it lasts and if it's a moment you don't like, remind yourself everything is temporary and the moment will soon pass.

Reflexology. Taking care of your feet will promote self healing in the body as reflexology shows us the body's nerve endings are in the feet. For example, the heel area represents the lower back area in reflexology. Exfoliating your feet in the bath or during a foot soak if you don't have a bath, will help promote self healing to the body. Foot care = Body Care.

Chakra Balancing. Physical conditions are a result of emotional stress & chakra imbalances manifesting into physical tension. Neck and shoulder pain for example is related to throat chakra imbalances, the chakra that is about speech and expression. Ways to unblock the throat chakra are singing and expressing yourself in any form whether it be writing, music as well as verbally. The image above shows you more ways to unblock all the major 7 chakras.

Decision Making. Make decisions with your feelings as well as logical. After all humans are emotional creatures, not logical creatures in general.

 

 

 

Stress Management Tools

 

Pulsio Elite Massage Gun

Balance your energies by first relieving the stress physically with the Pulsio Elite, one of the most powerful massage gun on the market.

The lightweight, ergonomic design packs a powerful punch to unlock your range of motion, recover your muscles and help balance your physical and mental energies. 

 

iGlow Tri-Colour LED Light Therapy Face Mask

Feel your confidence boost when you look after your face with the iGlow Tri-Colour LED Light Therapy Face Mask. Suitable for all skin types and all skin tones, this beauty has 3 LED lights & treatment modes for:

1. Anti-Ageing (Red LED)
2. Anti-Breakouts (Blue LED)
3. Revitalize Skin (Green LED)

 

Red Light Therapy Wristband

With our skin being the largest organ, one of the best ways to take care of it is red light therapy. 

Ascent Nutrition's Red Light Watch is America's First Wearable Mobile Red Light Therapy wristband featuring groundbreaking red light pulse technology.

The red light pulse technology safely delivers red light energy directly through your skin whilst you're on the go and includes the following benefits:

• Mitochondrial Health
• Healthy Detoxification
• Cellular Energy
• Immune Function
• Healthy Looking Skin
• Collagen Production
• Healthy Inflammatory Response
• Healthy Stress Response
• Cardiovascular Health
• Healthy Exercise Recovery

 

SoleSoothe Reflexology Sliders

Balance yourself from tip to toe with Flamin' Fitness' Reflexology Sliders. With most our body's nerve endings being in our feet as the ancient practice of reflexology teaches us, looking after your feet will promote self-healing in your body. What better way to do it, then easily slipping some sliders on your feet. 
These innovative sliders will rejuvenate your body from the ground up by stimulating key pressure points on your feet and transform your daily steps into a spa-like experience.
Slip them on and feel the tension melt away whether you're at home, in the office, or out for a stroll.

 

 

Lightest Foldable Walking Treadmill

Get into your physical energy at home with the lightest foldable walking treadmill. The compact, lightweight, foldable design allows you to save space and have a portable treadmill for whether you're on the go or at home.

If you're a multi-tasker like most INTJs I know, you can even get the standing desk to get your work done as you're working out. 

 

Essential Daily Probiotic + Gut Support

Gut health is the key to our health as research continually shows as it helps improve your overall well being by helping your digestion, immune system, and your mental health. The supplement is formulated with 7 strains that help alleviate symptoms of digestive discomfort, IBS, and help support your immune system during cold & flu season. 

 

Stress Less Healing Crystal Set

Our Stress Less crystal set includes a trio of healing stones selected to aid in serenity and balance. Green aventurine provides a shield of protection, Clear Quartz promotes mental clarity & focus, and Sodalite enhances self-esteem and inner confidence. Simply pop them in your pocket, wallet or purse to stay balanced wherever you are.

 

I hope that helps you manage stress better. Remember that managing stress and anxiety is an ongoing process, and it takes 21 days to make a habit, and 90 days to make it a lifestyle change. Cultivate just a few of these habits could just change your life.

 

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