Here’s a rough excerpt from one of the chapters in The INFP Book. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson For a dreamer, the real world can be a dull and unpleasant place compared to the beauty and visions found … More INFP and the challenges of reality
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
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
The P that I am referring to is my Myers-Briggs MBTI perceiving (P) function. You probably had something else in mind before reading that first sentence. 😛 For those who think the Myers-Briggs personality typology is hogwash, I don’t blame you. There’s a lot of unreliable resources on the internet. It’s common that people (including … More Embracing My P
