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If the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator assessed you as an INFJ (Advocate/Counselor) Personality Type,
chances are you have some life struggles that are very common for you, but not so
much for other personality types. INFJs are unique individuals, and with that rarity comes a lot of
challenges. Being different makes the INFJ feel different from the rest of the world,
which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The INFJ finds that the majority of difficulties they face
are challenges that they enjoy taking on, but there are some things that eventually become
tiresome for them. You should undoubtedly be aware of your biggest struggles since
their recognition will help you in overcoming them, allowing you to better design your life
and achieve personal growth. Here are 8 Struggles Only INFJs Will Understand.
Number 1 - Perfectionism
INFJs have a tendency to be perfectionists, which can be exhausting at times. They have a hard time
believing that anything they do is good enough. When they examine their own work and successes,
they virtually always find flaws and areas for improvement. This meticulous mentality
gives the INFJ incredible standards, but it may also be a source of struggle for them throughout
their lives. It's difficult when they're never completely satisfied with their capabilities or
accomplishments. This is something that weighs heavily on the INFJ's heart and causes them to
be harsh with themselves. Constantly feeling as if they could improve and constantly scrutinizing
their job can get tedious after a while. The Advocate may continually second-guess oneself,
preventing them from pursuing things they enjoy or wish to pursue. This can make individuals
feel stuck and make it difficult for them to take risks in their lives. This is a constant
fight for the INFJ, but they can push hard to overcome it and find new methods to be more open.
Number 2 - Trying to help everyone
INFJs have a hard time setting limits since they are continually trying to help people.
This is something that can prompt the INFJ to provide kindness to individuals who don't deserve
it. Because they take on too much at once, it can leave the Advocate feeling overwhelmed. They are
continuously attempting to help others and find it difficult to establish limits on how much they are
ready to give. This is a challenge that the INFJ must face in life, and as they mature, they will
be able to figure out how to create limits in their relationships. If the INFJ isn't careful,
they can exhaust themselves by always caring for individuals who don't appreciate it or
giving back to them. INFJs do this simply because they are compassionate and giving individuals,
but learning boundaries is critical for them. They must also learn to care for themselves
and spend time determining their own inner aspirations and objectives. The INFJ will
grow fatigued and overwhelmed if they do not attend to their own personal requirements.
Boundaries are difficult for the INFJ, but they are extremely important and something they must
learn to balance.
Number 3 - Emotions INFJs are skilled at disguising their emotions
from the outside world, but it doesn't imply they don't feel any. They have an overabundance
of feelings, which can be overwhelming at times. Their sentiments and emotions fluctuate,
and it can sometimes be too much for one person to bear alone. However, as introverts,
their first tendency is to be restrained because, first and foremost, they don't want to disturb
others with their difficulties. Second, they are afraid of being judged by the other person.
They bottle up their feelings as a result of this repression, and they continue to struggle alone.
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Number 4 - Coping with stress
INFJs also have a harder time dealing with stress than others. Some personality types,
on the other hand, thrive on stress. Stress can be a powerful motivator for some people, allowing
them to not only achieve but also thrive. INFJs, on the other hand, are overwhelmed by stress. They
become overwhelmed and seek harmful channels for their stress, such as binge eating and indulging,
among other things. Stress also makes Advocates irritable and short-tempered. Worst-case scenario,
stress makes them either offensive to the rest of the world or defensive to the point of withdrawing
from it.
Number 5 - Adaptation The INFJs excel at one thing beyond all others:
planning. One thing they aren't very good at is adapting. Because they have intricate plans
that take into account every tiny detail, INFJ types find it difficult to cope with change.
However, these plans are for the future, and we all know that a lot can happen in between now and
then. And when anything happens that threatens to derail their plans, they find it difficult
to accept such adjustments. As a result, they can become stubborn, which can lead to more problems.
Number 6 - Lack of purpose in life
INFJs typically get the feeling that they are meant for something bigger than themselves,
but they aren't sure what it is. They strive from an early age to find a sense of purpose
and meaning in their life. The Advocate aspires to be someone who can make a difference in the world,
yet this goal can be difficult for them to achieve throughout their lives. They want to
find and understand this mission, but they're not sure how they're supposed to do it. This is
something that puts a lot of strain on the INFJ, especially when they don't feel like they're
progressing in the correct direction. However, if they can discover something that helps others,
it will give them a sense of purpose in life if they are willing to recognize it.
Number 7 – Overthinking
Overthinking is a serious challenge for almost all introverts, including INFJs. What starts out as a
simple thinking about how to fix an issue can swiftly spiral into a full-fledged existential
crisis. It might be really tough to get out of this situation once Advocates have become
entrenched in it. INFJs' need for a clear goal or mission often causes existential crises. For
example, when they examine every detail of their current job, for example, they may discover that
there is no underlying goal and ask why they were even put on this damned planet in the first place.
As they search constantly for purpose and meaning, these thought crises can dampen their excitement
and motivation — which is why it's critical for INFJs to learn how to deal with overthinking.
Number 8 – Alienation
INFJs need a lot of alone time to recharge, which might make them feel alone. They put distance
between themselves and their loved ones because they require this space, but they still want to
feel connected to them. Because of their need for alone time and their sense of being misunderstood,
the INFJ is prone to feeling alienated throughout their lives. The INFJ frequently feels as if
others do not understand them, which causes them to feel isolated from others around them.
The Advocate faces challenges due to their distinct personality and the fact that they
are so rare. They want to be able to connect with others and believe that their loved ones
are aware of who they are on the inside. This inner urge to be connected is what makes the
INFJ's sense of isolation from the rest of the world so distressing. Advocates think
about things differently and have their own set of principles, which makes it difficult for the
INFJ to feel truly connected to the world. Because they have strong inner morality and their minds
absorb things differently, INFJs have their own beliefs that can be very different from the norm.
This is part of what makes the INFJ unique and empathetic, but it can also alienate them in
ways that are unpleasant to them. It is a constant struggle to have a desire to feel close to others,
but not necessarily know what it is that is happening inside. This is one of the biggest
Struggles Only INFJs Will Understand
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