Understanding INFJ Articles

What Is Extraverted Intuition? Ne Explained

What Is Extraverted Intuition? Ne Explained

Extraverted Intuition, often referred to as Ne, is a function that fosters an expansive, imaginative approach to the world. This mental function is one of the eight identified by Carl Jung. This extraverted function, one of the four perceiving functions, focuses on...

What Is Extraverted Sensing? Se Explained

What Is Extraverted Sensing? Se Explained

Extraverted Sensing, often referred to as Se, is characterized by its focus on the external world through the five senses. This mental function is one of the eight identified by Carl Jung. This extraverted function, one of the four perceiving functions, focuses on...

What Is Introverted Thinking? Ti Explained

What Is Introverted Thinking? Ti Explained

Introverted Thinking, often abbreviated as Ti, is a cognitive function characterized by a deeply analytical and introspective approach to processing information. This mental function is one of the eight identified by Carl Jung. This introverted function, one of the...

What Is Extraverted Feeling? Fe Explained

What Is Extraverted Feeling? Fe Explained

Extraverted feeling, often abbreviated as Fe, emphasizes a focus on external harmony, social norms, and the feelings of others. This mental function is one of the eight identified by Carl Jung. This extraverted function, one of the four judging functions, focuses on...

What Is Introverted Intuition? Ni Explained

What Is Introverted Intuition? Ni Explained

Introverted intuition (aka Ni) is a cognitive function that helps individuals recognize patterns from seemingly unrelated concepts and gain deep insights. This mental function is one of the eight identified by Carl Jung. It is an introverted function, meaning this...

Exploring INFJ Shadow Functions: A Guide for INFJs

Exploring INFJ Shadow Functions: A Guide for INFJs

Understanding the shadow functions of INFJ personality types can be a transformative experience. Shadow functions, also referred to as the unconscious aspects of our personality, contrast with the dominant functions, offering a deeper insight into our inner workings....

What Is Ni-Ti Loop? A Survival Guide for Struggling INFJs

What Is Ni-Ti Loop? A Survival Guide for Struggling INFJs

Are you an INFJ struggling with the dreaded Ni-Ti loop? Are you stuck in your head? Do you think too much? If so, you are not alone. The Ni-Ti loop is a common issue for many INFJs and it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. But don't worry - there are ways to break...

INFJ Cognitive Functions Stack: Everything You Need to Know

INFJ Cognitive Functions Stack: Everything You Need to Know

Each of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) has a unique cognitive function stack. This stack comprises the top four functions that determine a person's psychological preferences, such as how they process information, make...

How to Be a Healthy INFJ

How to Be a Healthy INFJ

What is the difference between a healthy INFJ and an unhealthy INFJ? How do we improve ourselves and be a healthy INFJ? How do we grow and develop our weaker cognitive functions without being someone that we are not? Once, a reader asked me, "How does a healthy INFJ...

How to Love and Accept Yourself as an INFJ

How to Love and Accept Yourself as an INFJ

Is your self-esteem low? Do you love being an INFJ? Do you admire or envy the personality traits and talents of others? If given a choice, do you want to be another personality type? From time to time, I will receive self-hatred emails from INFJ readers who have low...

What Is It Like to Be an Enneagram Type 4 from an INFJ Perspective?

What Is It Like to Be an Enneagram Type 4 from an INFJ Perspective?

Last December, my INFJ friend introduced me to this personality type tool called the Enneagram. I did the test twice and on the second time, I was typed a 9w1 (the peacemaker). For the whole of January, I read all the Enneagram books I could find in the libraries, go...

What Was It Like Growing up as an INFJ?

What Was It Like Growing up as an INFJ?

What were you like as an INFJ child? How was it different from being an adult now? Do you notice that you have changed quite a bit since you were a child? I have known my friend for 12 years now. A couple of years ago, we were surprised when he told us that he is an...

Dear INFJs, Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Are Misunderstood.

Dear INFJs, Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Are Misunderstood.

INFJ traits are often confusing to others and that makes us feel misunderstood. We are complex. We are different. We are rare. Some people think we are mysterious, while others think we are weird. I don't blame others for not understanding INFJs because, for the...

What Is It Like to Be an INFJ?

What Is It Like to Be an INFJ?

So you have done the Myers-Briggs test (MBTI) and found out that you are an INFJ. But what does that mean? What do you do with your INFJ personality traits? You have read all about the INFJ profile descriptions, the characteristics, the strengths, and the weaknesses....

How to Be an Introvert in an Extroverted World? (Part 1)

How to Be an Introvert in an Extroverted World? (Part 1)

Growing up, I was a young introvert and had low self-esteem. I tried to shut people out to protect myself. I knew very early on in life that I am very empathetic and sensitive in nature. But I was afraid that other people might abuse my kind nature, so I kept to...