Discovering I’m an INFP made a huge turning point in my life. In this post, let’s get a wee bit personal. I’d share stories on how my INFP-ness both shone or held me back. Now, what is it like to be an INFP? *** As a child: I was the Epitome of Confidence Monologuing and
We can regard the INFP comfort zone as any person, place, or situation where INFPs can be free, genuine, and remain emotionally unthreatened. What does the INFP comfort zone look like? Within their dreamlands, INFPs spend hours constructing reels of perfection, what-ifs, and creative possibilities. Meanwhile, in the tangible world, it could be anywhere from
Let’s say it. INFPs search for meaning in everything, I mean everything, they experience. Who wouldn’t want a deep understanding of our surroundings, right? But while this heartwarming trait cultivates passion among these idealists, being constantly on the lookout for meaning, unfortunately, has a fair share of downsides, too. Sadly, when INFPs find no meaning
Among the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types, the INFPs, along with INTPs, may share the top spot as the clumsiest personalities due to their Extraverted Sensing (Se) sitting at the 7th cognitive function. This function is also called the Trickster or Blindspot. Of course, not all INFPs are densely gawky or floaty. Many INFPs work hands-on
It’s an endlessly running stereotype. When people hear INFPs, we know they straightaway associate our personality as the “saddest” among the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types. We’re pictured as the gloomy, yet gentle, and always crying personality. But how true is this? Now, people ask, “why are INFPs so sad?” Alright. Let us first clear a
INFPs have a lot to offer to the world. Being an idealistic bunch, it seems like they never run out of plans, dreams, and goals. Their ability to see perfection and their pursuit of progress make INFPs heartwarmingly radiant people. However, being humans and introverted feelers, INFP isn’t exempted from feelings of sadness. When they
Being an INFP in a sensing and extroverted world is bittersweet. Have you ever asked yourself why you’re so different? As you watch people progress in life, you start to assess yourself and question your purpose. The once “gifted child” loses their magic, it gets harder to fit in, and the world shuns away your
INFPs are a passionate and creative bunch. Amazingly, this personality type can carry out transformative idealism to the world. But while these free spirits are also known as idea generators, unfortunately, procrastination and sticking with goals are the villains to unleashing their utmost potential. INFP goals may often come as too ambitious, unclear, or ever-changing.
Overthinking is the most tiring and even frustrating part of being an INFP. We overthink finding a solution to circumstances that haven’t happened yet. We overestimate situations and invest emotions – a massive amount – until it hurts our heads or even causes anxiety. As an INFP, I don’t like it. Dang, no one likes
Making friends as an INFP is like holding an audition. Many would approach them. But due to their critical evaluation, they will turn down many, and only choose a selected few. Does this look tedious? It is. Such a critical process is also the reason why INFP may struggle in making friends. To be honest,
INFP relationships may have been one of the longest and most heartwarming relationships you will ever have. It’s no wonder. To INFPs, entering a relationship means accepting you as part of them. Once these reserved INFPs commit to you, they will share with you all – their secrets, thoughts, pain, and dreams. Their openness alone
Aside from being a rare personality, INFPs may probably be the most unique type among the 16 Myers-Briggs personalities. I don’t mean to gloat over INFP’s uniqueness. But INFP’s “different” is somehow an alluring INFP quality for some. They are childlike, yet wise. Compassionate, yet nonconformists. Gentle, yet strong-willed. In this extroverted and kinda insensitive
