_thumb.png "Type is not meant to box you in; it is designed to help us understand ourselves and others better.")
GRACYN NELSON-REID is a senior at the University of Texas San Antonio. She is majoring in Biology and plans to attend graduate school in the field of Microbiology research. Gracyn has been immersed in personality type theory from the time she was born! Her mom is a certified MBTI® and MMTIC® professional who introduced type theory and type language to her children to help them understand and appreciate differences. With preferences for ESFJ, Gracyn has a kind heart and happily lends a helping hand as needed. Having grown up with type, People Stripes gets a firsthand experience of type from a young person's perspective. Through type awareness, Gracyn has found better ways to communicate, recognizes her natural strengths and the strengths of others, and has learned when to ask for guidance for her stretches.
.png "Understanding one's own personality type can enhance one's daily gratitude process.")
Autumn brings forth a resurgence of gratitude for many, but those experiencing hardship in life might need a little help to make every day a day for giving thanks. Gracyn Nelson-Reid describes her challenging year and how understanding her own personality type has helped in her healing process.
.png "Sisters celebrate May the Fourth with personality type awareness")
May the fourth, popularly known as Stars Wars Day, is a day to think about the force within you. Gracyn Nelson-Reid celebrates this day with an article about the force (type awareness) within all of us that can be accessed every day. Everyone has the capability to access the “type” force and make the world a more understanding place. It starts with becoming aware of your personality type and what strengths and stretches you have.
x.png "Understanding personality differences can provide a framework for a better, more respectful relationship.")
Gracyn Nelson-Reid, writing an article for the From the Kids series, tells us how her preference for ESFJ and her boyfriend's preference for INTP has caused numerous disagreements between them due to their complete opposite personality types. It hasn't been easy for them but understanding their personality type differences has provided a framework for better, more respectful communication.
We are excited to add a new article to our From the Kids series, because this time it is written by a kid! Please welcome Gracyn Nelson-Reid, a junior in university, who grew up in a home where personality type differences were understood and appreciated. She shares the value of family traditions during holidays and special events, like Halloween, as it relates to her personality type.
