![]() The INFJ likes complexity and theorising, providing the subject-matter is not about them. Never over-exuberant or gushing, trust would take quite some time to build with INFJs, as they do not readily share their emotions with other people. Even though they are likely to project to others as quite shy, and certainly quiet, INFJs have a keen interest in others and will work hard and behind-the-scenes to achieve their goals. Like the INTJ, the INFJ has the ability to understand complex processes and systems but the INFJ will use these primarily to understand people, and make things happen for them. INFJs can make inspiring leaders, (as followers will believe in them and want to ‘sign up’) and have a devotion to the cause that borders on evangelical and certainly those following will have a crystal-clear vision of how it could be. The responsible, serious nature of the INFJ means that they may have to learn to ‘lighten up’ as devotion can take its toll in missing out on the more fun and less intense moments life occasionally throws up. ![]() The introvert side means that so much internal processing and reflection goes on but once the course of action has been agreed others, who perhaps perceived a quiet inactive individual, may be surprised by just how decisive, energetic and single-minded the INFJ is. The INFJ may be so committed to the cause that other issues take a poor second place. This is because the INFJ is sensitive, in both directions, outwardly to the needs of others and inwardly. The problem is that INFJs are so complex, individualistic and un-forthcoming, that the other person may not realise that some value or deeply held belief has been transgressed and be quite surprised how sharply the INFJ can react and how outspoken, assertive and stubborn they can suddenly and uncharacteristically become. The INFJ would not see the need to alter this view and will generally work quietly until a value is contravened. This can make it difficult to get close and may mean that other people see them as a bit strange or quirky. An INFJ's values have been honed over some time, deep within their own heads, and they may not be happy to share these. But they are also intensely independent - both of thought and spirit - and will be outspoken in their defence of human values. Although quite gentle and preferring to be out of the limelight, the INFJ will work long and hard behind the scenes to maintain harmony. Integrity is the watchword and they will be excellent listeners, patient, supportive and with a strong desire to ‘do the right thing.’ Their perceptiveness means that others will ‘open up’ and they are often the catalyst for making things better. Serious minded and caring, values are just so important to the INFJ whose word is not just a bond but tied in with who they are intrinsically as people. So, people can often read the INFJ wrongly. The INFJ is the rarest of Jungian types and as such is in many ways the most enigmatic, difficult to know and difficult to understand.
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