A section dedicated to INFPs and similar personalities.
Creative expression is the lifeblood of an INFP. They need it in order to convey their innermost feelings and values, and to also grow as an individual. As an INFP, I can’t imagine what a world is like without creative expression. I think it’s what makes us human—and not robots. Can robots be creative? That’s … More Finding my creative muse as an INFP
Find my original article at Introvert, Dear. On the surface, INFPs and INFJs are very similar. They’re both described as idealistic, moralistic, misunderstood, and empathic, among other things. Because of these shared descriptions, it’s not uncommon for people to mistype as one or the other. I, for one, thought I was an INFJ when I’m actually … More INFP or INFJ? 7 ways to tell them apart
You can find the original Elephant Journal article here. There’s a cruel voice inside my head that taunts me every so often. It tells me that I’m just not good enough and that a part of me is lacking: I could be more accomplished, I could be more outgoing and confident. In the past, I’ve … More Why self-esteem actually makes us miserable
Find the original article at Thought Catalog. Empaths are highly sensitive individuals who have an innate ability to intuitively feel and perceive other people’s energies and emotions. They can peel away the public façade that people display and reveal their innermost feelings, which gives empaths a strong capacity to heal emotional wounds. However, often times, they … More 8 everyday struggles only people who’ve been described as ‘empaths’ can relate to
Recently I’ve gotten myself out of a mess where I was being emotionally manipulated by a narcissistic sociopath. How did I let this happen in the first place? Well, I stopped listening to my Introverted Feeling (Fi) function, my authenticity driver; instead, I allowed my imagination get too carried away – trying to see the … More Dear INFPs: Trust your feelings
As an INFP, my motto in life is “be yourself.” This, for me, means being authentic and living according to my values. Every decision that I make is a reflection of who I am and what I believe in. As well, I despise conformity: it entails giving up on my personhood—what makes me unique—in order … More My INFP confession: I sold a part of my soul in order to be happy
I don’t know if being an INFP has something to do with it, or if it’s just me, but I find that I do enter a depression every few years or so. I’ve come to accept this as a normal part of my life (in a good way). If you’re depressed, tell yourself it’s okay. … More INFP and depression
Read the original Introvert, Dear article here. There are a lot of misleading stereotypes about the INFP personality type on the Internet. They’re thought to be indecisive, emotionally vulnerable, and overly idealistic, among other things. I think that’s why it took me so long to identify as an INFP—not all those stereotypes resonate with me. Let’s shed some light … More 5 stereotypes About INFPs
Read the original article on Introvert, Dear here. INFPs can be an unstoppable force that can move mountains—in the real world and not just in their dreams. The secret to tapping into your potential as an INFP is to understand how to use your cognitive functions fully. If you identify as an INFP personality type, … More 4 ways INFPs can make the most of their cognitive functions
View my original post on Thought Catalog. Those who have NP letters as part of their Myers-Briggs personality type (which includes INFPs, INTPs, ENFPs, and ENTPs) also share this in common: laziness. And if you’re reading this and you identify yourself as any of those personalities listed, I’m sure you understand how frustrating it is … More How NP types can fight through the laziness
Catherine Chea 