ISTJ 2w1 (A Complete Guide)

In this article, we will describe a combination of ISTJ 2w1 personality type i.e. ISTJ personality from the MBTI types and the type 2w1 from enneagram types. We will be describing each personality separately followed up by giving an in-depth overview of a combination of both personalities i.e. ISTJ 2w1.

ISTJ 2w1

 ISTJ 2w1 shares traits of both ISTJ and 2w1 personality. They are detail-oriented and responsible people who put the needs of others above their own. They fear being unwanted by others and try to serve them to prevent that from happening. They try to engage in causes supporting human rights. They are focused on the present and sensitive to the needs of others and helpful in nature. At the same time, they can be critical of others on the grounds of morality  

MBTI: Four Cognitive Functions

 Myer Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), based on Carl Jung’s 16 personality types, approaches personality to be composed of four cognitive functions that govern how people think, process, and make decisions. The top two cognitive functions play a dominant role in guiding a person’s personality. Whereas, the latter two play less of a role. However, they still have some impact or influence on how a person behaves in certain situations. ISTJ is one personality type out of the 16 types. 

ISTJ: The Inspector (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)

The ISTJ personality type from the Myer-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on Carl Jung’s 16 personality types. It describes people who are quiet, reserved, practical, and organized. They are traditionalists and value loyalty. 13% of people have an ISTJ personality type in the world.

Four Cognitive Functions of ISTJ

Four cognitive functions that guide how ISTJ personality type processes information includes:

Introverted Sensing

ISTJs are present-oriented and can take in information from their surroundings.  They have a good memory and can use prior experience to predict or expect what will happen in the future.

Extroverted Thinking

ISTJs are logical,  objective, and rational.  They focus on details and concrete information rather than abstract information.  They are efficient and productive people who appreciate knowledge with practical application.  They are also good decision-makers who use logic and evidence instead of feelings to guide their judgment. 

Introverted Feeling

ISTJs often have gut feelings about different situations.  Although they make decisions based on logic but their feelings inform them to trust their emotional instinct rather than just facts. 

  Extroverted Intuition

This is the weakest part of ISTJ’s personality. They enjoy new ideas and experiences which help them to have a more balanced personality. 

Enneagrams

Enneagrams are a map or typology of human personalities. It was developed by George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Claudio Naranjo.It is divided into nine personality types that are spread across 3 triads i.e. Feeling triad, Thinking Triad, or Instinctive Triad. It describes a person’s fundamental psychological orientation in the form of good or bad traits and sees which triad quality i.e. emotion, intellect or instincts is most characteristic of his or her personality.  The Basic Personality Type is the most characteristic of a person. Whereas wings add elements to the overall personality. Type 1 personality with wing 2 i.e. (2w1) from the instinct triad is one of its types.

Type 2w1: ‘The Servant’

Type 2w1 has basic traits of type 2 and secondary traits of type 1. Type two pushes these people to be emotional and interpersonal but type one emphasizes rationality and self-control. Thus, type 2w1 is empathic yet restrained. They strive for love through being good, selfless, and meeting other’s needs before their own. Sense of duty and obligation drives them to have a strong conscience and act according to principles of treating others fairly, no matter how bad they feel at the emotional level themself.

Healthy versions of this subtype can contribute a lot by different means like teaching, adding to philanthropic causes, improving lives, and working for charities. They have a sense of purpose and seriousness in doing this. They make good teachers as they can be rational but warm with good values, supportive, and encouraging. 

Average versions of this personality empathize with others but in moderation with a hint of judgment of others on moral grounds. However, they are still driven to help others and find it hard to say no. They can be controlling of others and themself in the name of love. Being the center of attention embarrasses them due to which they try to be in the background. They can be highly self-critical and find it hard to express even their basic needs.

Unhealthy versions of this subtype are moralistic, rigid, and self-righteous. They deceive themselves into believing they are right on moral grounds but are actually highly critical of others. They deny their feelings of anger. Hypochondria, psychosomatic disorders, and OCD related to the body are common in such types.  

Examples of Type 2w1: Mother Teresa, Lewis Carroll, Eleanor Roosevelt

A Combination of ISTJ 2w1

Personality: ISTJ 2w1

ISTJ 2w1 fear being unwanted by others. They try to serve others to prevent that from happening and to compensate for their feelings of insecurity.They desire is to be loved and accepted so they try to be helpful and humble. They are rational in their approach and take details into account. They try to work according to plan in a quiet and steady manner. They are dutiful and have a strong sense of loyalty. They prefer to work with the known and dont take many risks. They possess a strong sense of duty, are moral and just. They contribute to good causes like charity for the betterment of others. They make rational but warm encouraging teachers.  

Workstyle: ISTJ 2w1

At their workplace, these people work to fulfill their objectives. They pay attention to details and clarify any ambiguities beforehand. They dislike micromanagement and want to work independently and flexibly. For them, rules and regulations are important to keep reaching goals at a steady pace. They are dedicated, selfless, and altruistic. They love contributing to a cause. These types prefer to work in jobs that allow them to help others but also give them personal space e.g. counselor, nurse, doctor, lawyer, police officer school psychologist, advisor, etc.

Emotional Orientation and Defenses of ISTJ 2w1

ISTJ 2w1 personalities repress their needs and emotions and prioritize fulfilling the needs of others. However, they feel internal resentment towards others for this. They get stressed by receiving criticism from people, not being helpful, and feel guilty and ashamed. Ignoring their own needs also stresses them at times. Similarly, they also engage in denying their feelings of anger. 

Conflict: ISTJ 2w1

ISTJ 2w1can engage in conflict if it is unavoidable but they dislike it. They mostly keep to themselves and keep their communication impersonal and factual. They find emotions difficult and uncomfortable. Usually, their priority is to be just and resolve matters peacefully without offending others. 

Interpersonal Skills: ISTJ 2w1

ISTJ 2w1 personalities are able to empathize with others but in moderation. They do not go overboard in their approach since dealing with emotions is difficult for them. Often, they need a break from social interactions to recharge. They try to help others but may be judgemental on moral grounds. They accept other’s requests easily and struggle with saying no. At times, they become really controlling, self-critical, and self-sacrificial. Mostly, they try to stay in the background and quietly be of service to others.

Strengths of ISTJ 2w1

• They are attentive to the needs of others
• They are self-aware of personal areas needing improvement
• They are supportive of others
• They are detail-oriented
• They are realistic
• They are focused on the present
• They have good observational skills
• They like practicality, organization, and order in their life.

Weakness of ISTJ 2w1

• They are overly Self-critical
• They are overly Self-sacrificial
• They need the approval of others
• They find criticism from others hard
• They are judgemental. 
• They can blame others.
• They can be insensitive at times 

If you’re facing this, it may be a good idea to seek the help of a therapist or other mental health professional. You can find a therapist at BetterHelp who can help you learn how to cope and address it.

If you’ve enjoyed the ”ISTJ 2w1” mentioned above, I would recommend you to take a look at ”ISTJ 1w2” and ”ISTJ 2w3” too.

 FAQs: ISTJ 2w1

Conclusion

In this article, we discussed ISTJ 2w1 personality.  We found that ISTJ 2w1 shares traits of both ISTJ and 2w1 personality. They are detail-oriented and responsible people who put the needs of others above their own. They fear being unwanted by others and try to serve them to prevent that from happening. They try to engage in causes supporting human rights. They are focused on the present and sensitive to the needs of others and helpful in nature. At the same time, they can be critical of others on the grounds of morality  

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Citations

https://www.verywellmind.com/istj-introversion-sensing-thinking-judgment-2795992

https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram/type-2-wing-1

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