marți, 12 noiembrie 2013

I'm a INFJ


What do I have in common with Aristophanes, Chaucer, Goethe, Robert Burns, Mother Teresa, Shirley Temple, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Mel Gibson, Carrie Fisher, Nicole Kidman, Jerry Seinfeld or Jamie Foxx?

They all were INFJ.

 What job should I have?

 Social work, education,librarian, lawyer. Also psychology suits me as well as working as graphic design, in multimedia or Arts. 

Why?
 Because:

 -INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. 
 -INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. 
On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." 
As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by those who have little experience with this rare type.
 - empathy can serve as a classic example of the two-edged nature of certain INFJ talents, as it can be strong enough to cause discomfort or pain in negative or stressful situations. More explicit inner conflicts are also not uncommon in INFJs; while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most convoluted feelings. 
 -Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills. Since in addition they often possess a strong personal charisma, INFJs are generally well-suited to the "inspirational" professions such as teaching (especially in higher education) and religious leadership. Psychology and counseling are other obvious choices, but overall, INFJs can be exceptionally difficult to pigeonhole by their career paths. 
 -In their own way, INFJs are just as much "systems builders" as are INTJs; the difference lies in that most INFJ "systems" are founded on human beings and human values, rather than information and technology. Their systems may for these reasons be conceptually "blurrier" than analogous NT ones, harder to measure in strict numerical terms, and easier to take for granted -- yet it is these same underlying reasons which make the resulting contributions to society so vital and profound.

* quotes from Introverted iNtuiting Feeling Judging by Marina Margaret Heiss

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