“I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them.” - Baruch Spinoza, INFJ INFJs live in a world of quiet introspection and imagination. They have an uncanny ability to see through people, situations, and words to find hidden meanings, motives, and outcomes.
It's kind of like our thoughts have to walk around a bit before they’re fully understood.
Find out what introverted intuition is, what it means, and how it shows up in everyday life for INFJs, INTJs, ENFJs and ENTJs!
I know you’re probably surprised to hear from me. You might have thought I forgot about you, since I never responded to that text you sent two weeks ago.
I’ve often seen INFJs described as an intensely spiritual type. Yet a little while ago, in an online INFJ group, someone posted that most INFJs are atheist or agnostic. Being a type that appr…
Being an introvert is not an easy feat. We live in an extroverted society where introverts are generally misunderstood for either being ‘shy’ or having ‘social anxiety’ issues. Lack of truthful knowledge and education about introverts may leave us wondering what could be wrong with us. Or, you may be like me, who at one […]
“I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them.” - Baruch Spinoza, INFJ INFJs live in a world of quiet introspection and imagination. They have an uncanny ability to see through people, situations, and words to find hidden meanings, motives, and outcomes.
Introversion is often confused for something else, like a lack of confidence or even depression. Here are clues that you're dealing with an introvert.
'No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.'- J.R.R. Tolkien, an INFP Introverted Feeling, Extraverted Feeling, Fi-dominant, Fi-inferior. It can all be a little confusing, right? When I first learned about Myers-Briggs® types, I thought that people were just feelers or just thinkers, I didn't understand all this
Many introverts feel like they're made of two opposing factions that constantly war against each other. Have you experienced these contradictory things?
If you’ve spent very much time in the personality community there’s a good chance that you’ve heard a handful of inaccurate “facts” about introversion or extroversion. Some misconceptions are relatively harmless. Other misconceptions have become so pronounced that we formulate ideas about people simply based on their I/E preference that are completely false and potentially
Here are eight tips I impart to all my introvert clients to help them have a more fulfilling — and less exhausting — social life.
Find out what introverted intuition really is, how it relates to INFJs and INTJs, and how it can be a blessing or a curse!
You know you're an introvert when all you really want in life is to have the house to yourself for a few hours.
In this article you'll learn about INFJ relationships. I'm fascinated by the Myers Briggs personality types and the INFJ compatibility is fascinating.
An introverted child may be quieter and more reserved than other children, but they are in no way any less smart and talented than them.
Overcoming INFJ loneliness is not easy. No other feeling causes so much anxiety and sadness. But there are strategies to overcome INFJ loneliness.
The ego dynamics between narcissists and empaths are drastically different. Whereas narcissists operate from hatred, empaths operate from love and humility.
"People think I'm overreacting."
In everyday life, it's very difficult to come across people using introverted intuition in an obvious way. While many people mistype as INJs, most of them are actually ISJs who thrive on proven facts and personal experience over flashes of insight and symbolism. Intuition is a very mysterious function and many times when INJs (or
Ah, the introvert-introvert relationship. Many introverts have sought it, imagining quiet nights at home with takeout and Netflix.
Have you ever tried to help someone you love who is stressed or overwhelmed and only had it backfire? Everyone responds to stress differently and needs different things to heal. This article will show you some quick and easy ways to identify stress in your loved ones and help them based on their personality type.
While attending a yoga and meditation retreat, I experienced silence in a whole new way.
Get an in-depth look at the INFJ shadow functions. What do they do? How do they affect us? Written by an MBTI® practitioner.
Introverts, be afraid, be VERY afraid!
Have you ever wondered what the inner world of each Myers-Briggs® personality type is really like? While each individual has their own unique thoughts and feelings regardless of their type, there are certain patterns in mental behavior that each type seems to have. Take a look and see if these descriptions match your experience! See
Just because someone is introverted does not automatically mean they have an anxiety disorder. Nor does having anxiety necessarily mean someone is an introvert.
Entrepreneurship is all the rage right now, and it's not hard to see why. INFJs are particularly drawn to entrepreneurship because it allows them to use their creativity, long-range thinking, and independent working style. INFJ entrepreneurs have a knack for connecting with people, seeing their needs, and forecasting an idea or product that will be
Introverted Intuition is an incredible gift that helps INFJs and INTJs recognize patterns and foresee future possibilities. Here's how they can strengthen their intuition and grow.
Discover what Introverted Feeling (or Fi) really is and how it shows up with examples for INFPs, ISFPs, ENFPs, and ESFPs
Large crowds, noisy environments, impromptu parties — situations like these can leave both introverts and highly sensitive people feeling overwhelmed.
Christmas is just around the corner, and lots of us are hunting for the perfect gift for our significant other, child, sibling, mom or dad! Do you ever baffled when tracking down the perfect surprise for your loved one? I know I do! I wondered if different personality types were impressed by different types of
What are introverts like as kids? No two introverts are exactly alike, but introverted children tend to share these seven characteristics.
Today's subject is going to be a little tricky because I'm talking about my own personality type. As an INFJ, I always find it difficult to write about my own type because I feel that it can sound arrogant or self-aggrandizing. I can applaud other types without feeling like I'm patting myself on the back,
As an INFJ, I’ve always felt out of place. I always knew I was an introvert, but when I discovered this personality type, everything fell into place.
There I was, at work trying to concentrate on a tedious task, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.
I used to feel bad about being an introvert.
The Struggles of Being An INFJ Male We all know that INFJs are rare folks, with rich inner minds and a surprising way of reacting to the world around them. INFJ males are even less common, and because of this they are often faced with unique struggles. Being different can leave them feeling alienated from the […]
In 2007, I coined the term "empath" as it is currently used today. I have since come to regret it; the word is grossly misused and abused. Had I known that so many con artists would steal my work and use it to take advantage of vulnerable people, I would never have published the original article.
