People always seem to be rushing you.
As a result, you'll feel worried, stressed, and overloaded.
It's enough to send you back into your introverted world, where you can do your own thing without
someone breathing down your neck.
Since most INFJs are already anxious about getting things done on time, being rushed
is a major source of stress for them.
This mysterious personality type is characterized by reticence and sensitivity, as well as a
persistent belief in the goodness of humanity.
While these traits make INFJs great counselors, nurturers, and partners in any relationship
(romantic or otherwise), they also make it difficult for INFJs to keep up with the rest
of the pack.
That's why today I am talking about 7 Unique Reasons INFJs Move at Their Own Pace.
Be sure to watch until the end of today's video.
Let me break down for you the reasons why, as an INFJ, you should always go about things
at your own pace.
Let’s get into it!
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Starting with number seven: INFJs are perfectionists and have high standards.
Because they are always pushing themselves to improve, perfectionists tend to work at
a slower clip than their contemporaries.
For instance, If you're an INFJ and you want to get your novel published, you'll probably
spend a lot of time learning about the publishing industry, scouting out potential agents and
publishers, and reading a wide variety of successful works in your chosen genre.
The next step is to sit down and write your story, taking your time to make sure every
sentence is perfect.
By then, months or even years will have passed.
Additionally, because of their introverted nature, they are less inclined to make hasty
decisions, which allows them to focus on doing things to the best of their ability.
On number six, I have to say, INFJs need time to recharge and process.
An INFJs very particular set of preferences (which include Introversion, Intuition, Feeling,
and Judgement) means that they need plenty of time alone to process their emotions and
recharge.
If an INFJ is constantly in social situations, they're likely to become overwhelmed and exhausted
— which is likely to cause them to move even more slowly, if—at that point—they're
even capable of moving at all.
In this light, INFJs would rather take a break until they are ready to go ahead than try
to keep up with the rest of the world.
The time off gives them a chance to reflect and gain perspective before tackling their
next major project.
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Moving on to number five: INFJs often struggle with self-confidence.
INFJs may be slow to act because they lack self-confidence and are always second-guessing
themselves and their decisions.
This may be the result of generalized low self-esteem or a more targeted problem, such
as an anxiety disorder.
Any choice, but especially a life-altering one like relocating in with a significant
other, might appear insurmountable if one lacks faith in one's own judgment.
Making decisions is already hard as it is.
Imagine that but with a layer of self-doubt, criticism, and insecurity.
That being said, if you do have an INFJ in your life, go easy on them.
They have the potential to develop into their own versions of Martin Luther King Jr., Mother
Teresa, and Lady Gaga if given the chance.
This brings me to number four: INFJs are perfectionistic When the timing is right, INFJs are great
at starting new initiatives or making changes, but they typically have trouble jumping the
gun.
If an INFJ has decided it's time for a change, they will have likely spent a great deal of
time learning as much as they can about the topic, reading as much as they can find, and
otherwise getting themselves ready for the transition until they are certain it is necessary,
dotting their i’s and crossing their t’s.
They may be ready to take the next step right now, but if they're not confident that all
things have been considered, they might wait another year, month, week, or even a day.
The cognitive function of introverted intuition in INFJs explains why they pay so much attention
to their own thoughts and feelings.
They need to feel confident in their own abilities before pursuing anything, and they prefer
to do things at their own pace.
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Next up we have number three: INFJs avoid the ordinary
INFJs have a strong desire to accomplish something great, but they frequently don't know how
or where to get started.
To them, being ordinary is a failure; after all, they are the rarest type for a reason.
Dreamy and visionary, they have the ambition to make the world a better place, but they
recognize that accomplishing this goal may be challenging without first taking baby steps.
They could have a difficult time turning their great goals into reality if they don't adapt
their dreams to the everyday routines and to-do lists that they follow.
To be fair, there isn’t exactly a workbook for achieving nationwide social justice or
combating climate change, and this can be particularly stressful for INFJs, leaving
them totally paralyzed.
Moving on to number two: INFJs are prone to burnout
INFJs, who are wired to nurture and support others, tend to juggle a number of personal
and professional commitments.
This can lead them to move slowly because they're typically focused on numerous different
things at once and continually trying to find a way to squeeze even more in.
This is especially true for INFJs in leadership or mentoring positions, such as parents or
supervisors, where there is a constant need to prioritize and make choices.
In addition, they could be swamped because they tend to accept any request put in front
of them and volunteer to do things that aren't their responsibility.
The auxiliary cognitive function of extraverted feeling explains why INFJs have a hard time
saying no to other people; they care deeply about those around them and would rather avoid
hurting them than disappointing them.
What are your thoughts on these reasons why INFJs move at their own pace?
Do you consider it a weakness or an actual strength?
Be sure to leave a comment and tell me your opinions.
And at last on number one: INFJs hold very strong core values.
Many INFJs have strong core principles that they try to live by in addition to their intuitive
nature, their empathy, and their sense of social justice.
Therefore, they might go more slowly than their contemporaries and at their own pace,
all because they are continuously weighing whether or not the next best step is in line
with the ideals they have established for themselves.
This can be explained by the fact that INFJs place a high value on being aware of and contributing
to the world at large through their extraverted sensing cognitive function.
So that they can uphold their principles in every circumstance, they seek a thorough understanding
of their environment.
There is a wide variety of ways in which others interpret INFJs since they lack the patience
or interest to fully learn or get to know you.
The result is a slew of irrational and false generalizations that collapse upon closer
scrutiny.
INFJs aren't sluggish or lazy; they just follow their own rhythm.
When given adequate time, they are capable of incredible feats.
Because of these unfounded and quite common generalizations, INFJs are one of, if not
the most misunderstood of all of the personality types.
This video goes into detail why INFJs are so frequently misunderstood and how you can
actually use them to your advantage.