The INFJ personality type is frequently misunderstood. Perhaps it's because they're quiet and reserved,
confiding in only a few people about their deepest thoughts and feelings. Maybe it's
because they're the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type, accounting for barely 1-2 percent of
the population, as Truity claims. It's more likely, though, that it's because
they're walking contradictions. Even to themselves, they can appear peculiar as introverts who
desire to help others and feelers who enjoy logic.
These anomalies aren't due to a lack of conviction or a desire to deceive. We all know how important
personal integrity is to INFJs. No, INFJs are intriguing because they are complex people
who are trying to figure out who they are. They can, however, use their abundance of
paradoxes to make the world a better place once they can recognize them.
Starting us off and number 9 on our list today is INFJs are brilliant and naive at the same
time. Creative people are typically bright and have
a childlike disposition. Children are often creative, but as we get older, many of us
lose that creativity - possibly because we are encouraged to play when we are young.
What creativity is all about is looking at things as if you're seeing them for the first
time and making new connections. Many INFJs, for example, can see things through
the eyes of a child, free of the constraints, judgments, and criticisms that often keep
others from being creative as adults. A strong sense of wonder, fun, and curiosity can make
you seem innocent and naive, but it can also signal that you're a really creative person.
This paradox can be useful when they are trying to come up with a solution to a problem and
for living their life in general. INFJs tend to live outside of the box and it’s because
of this creative view of the world. The number 8 paradox of an INFJ is They're
emotional yet not overbearingly so. Because of their superpower to seemingly absorb
other people's feelings, INFJs are sometimes viewed as exceptionally empathic.
INFJs are extremely emotional people. Incredibly emotional.
INFJs, on the other hand, are paradoxical in that they appear calm on the surface yet
experiencing tremendous emotions on the inside. The majority of INFJs' feelings have been
recognized to be kept inside in an unhealthy way.
They have strong feelings, but they don't show it.
However, there are occasions when people become so enraged, upset, pleased, or overwhelmed
by their emotions that they physically shake. To some, it may appear too sensitive, while
to others, it may appear quiet and even distant. Like an iceberg, the INFJ's emotions are mostly
hidden beneath the surface.
Being a walking paradox an INFJ needs to try to learn and understand the contradictions
in their personailty. However, The INFJ values honesty beyond all else. I’ve got 7 more
on today’s list of the top 9 INFJ Paradoxes. Let’s get into it.
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The number 7 paradox of an INFj today is They're pessimistic optimists.
INFJs hold opposing viewpoints about humankind. INFJs are gifted readers who are often aware
of others' intentions, can easily identify lies, and can perceive the motivation behind
an action. They may even doubt their own sanity since
they believe they see and interpret people differently than others.
Unfortunately, people can be cruel to one another at times, leading to cynicism, rage,
and even depression. They do, however, choose to see the best in
people, and their pessimism is frequently replaced by optimism and compassion.
“When I look at the world, I am pessimistic, but when I look at people, I am optimistic,”
Carl Rogers said. This is how an INFJ thinks of humanity.
Coming up next and the number 6 INFJ paradox is They're introverts who can also be extroverts.
INFJs are known for their hot and cold behavior. They may be misunderstood as ambiverts or
extroverts, although as introverts they have the need for their own space.
They also have a desperate urge to be with others and have meaningful talks at the same
time. The way INFJs are introverted, cautious, and
cryptic while simultaneously being kind and friendly to others exemplifies this paradox.
Their Extroverted Feelings function is what secretly attracts them to people.
They adore human beings. People and psychology interest them - how
they work, how they develop into who they are, and the various layers of one's personality.
When they are with someone for an extended period of time, though, their energy levels
decrease and They require alone time to digest and recover after their interactions.
Starting our top 5 today is They're doers who dream.
INFJs are dreamers by nature. They're the individual that always has their "head in
the clouds". Despite all of the day-dreaming titles given
to INFJs, they have a long track record of accomplishment due to their ability to transform
their dreams into reality. INFJs value actions over words and hold themselves
to the same standard. They'll make it happen if they have an understanding
of how to do something. Their judgment personality trait provides them excellent organizational
skills and allows them to construct step-by-step plans to achieve their objectives. INFJs are
the world's dreamers and doers.
Number 4 today is INFJs think in terms of the big picture.
Because of their intuitive capacity to foretell how things will unfold, they are sometimes
referred to as psychics or prophets. INFJs, on the other hand, have a tendency
to gloss over information because they don't know how they know.
They may, for example, forget to eat breakfast or respond to a text because they are preoccupied
with the more important aspects of their day. INFJs, contrary to popular belief, are perfectionists.
They frequently adopt a “all or nothing” mentality, despite the fact that it is unhealthy.
They strive for excellence whenever they work on anything they care about, despite the fact
that perfection is unattainable.
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Kicking off the top 3 INFJ paradoxes today is They're both reasonable and inventive.
INFJs are drawn to writing, creating art, and expressing themselves creatively because
they are fascinated with the human experience. INFJs, however, also have a scientific and
strategic twin. INFJs are logical, highly analytical, and
likely to experiment with new ideas since their Introverted Intuition is combined with
Introverted Thinking. INFJs can succeed in “thinking” professions
like medicine and the sciences, but their orientation toward human nature needs creative
expression in order for them to be happy. INFJs make terrific employees, friends, partners,
and well-rounded decision-makers because they can access both their rational and creative
sides.
The number 2 INFJ paradox is They're erratic communicators.
INFJs are both excellent and inept public speakers.
They're so disorganized that their conversations are frequently incoherent and illogical.
The Internet memes comparing the INFJ's thinking to a computer that can't function correctly
because it has 100 tabs open are extremely realistic.
When they interact with someone they don't know well, this is how they feel – they
don't function very well. Only when they plan ahead of time do they
actually sound coherent. They can be passionate and confident presenters
if they take a moment to collect their thoughts. Even though they're quiet, they're not timid,
despite what many people believe. Writing, on the other hand, is their favorite
mode of communication. Almost every INFJ is a writer in some capacity, and almost all
of them seek sanctuary in the written word to organize their ideas.
And topping our list today and the number 1 INFJ paradox is They fight for the sake
of others, not for themselves. INFJs, according to 16 Personalities, are
the kind most likely to correct a mistake or start a social movement or cultural shift.
Their DNA is based on selflessness. Every day, INFJs battle for people or for
a cause in some tiny way. An INFJ might be both the boldest and the
smallest person you know. They can be terrified of a lot of things,
but when they're needed, they transform into a giant capable of taking on the world.
When an INFJ believes they can help someone or that they are being treated unfairly, they
transform into a fighter almost instantaneously. This can be both a good and a not-so-great
thing.
Its for this reason, INFJs are regarded as "advocates" and "protectors."
If they are treated the same way, they will often find they are unable to defend themselves.
For many INFJs, this is a terrible reality. They're frequently the pushovers and supporters
for others. They perceive the big picture but miss the
finer details, but they are perfectionists anyway.
INFJs frequently know the solution without knowing how they came at it.
Their intuition produces amazing and frighteningly precise insights.
It does not, however, equip them with the actions that led to that decision.
They're frequently asked, "How did you know this or that would happen?" and they're never
able to give a reasonable answer. Their instincts, in all honesty, told them.
It's as if a genie appeared and gave them the answer which is incredibly powerful.
Despite the fact that many INFJs feel misunderstood as a result of their contradictions, It's
an important element of their personality and helps them maintain a healthy balance
in their lives. They get to experience the beauty of both
worlds by seeing, understanding, living and breathing it.
This enhances their ability to understand and love others, and they are incredible people
as a result.
Do you recognize any of these paradoxes in yourself? Let me know in the comments. If
so, you might be an INFJ.
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