Why INFJs Struggle with Major Life Changes (and How to Deal)
byChange inevitably creates confusion. From an INFJ’s perspective, here’s why change is hard, and how you can deal with it anyway.
Why INFJs Struggle with Major Life Changes (and How to Deal)
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7 Tips for Introverted Entrepreneurs to Succeed in an Extroverted World
byThe entrepreneurial world may be designed for loud, aggressive extroverts, but we thoughtful introverts can thrive anyway. Here’s how.
Teachers, Quit Telling Introverts They Should Participate More
byThere are many ways to accommodate quiet, introverted students without imposing the extroverted norm upon them.
The Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types That Make the Most Money
byWhich introverted Myers-Briggs types make the most money? Do extraverts earn more than introverts? Our research revealed some surprising answers.
5 Essential Tips to Make an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship Work
byHere’s what to do when your partner’s heaven is your nightmare.
The 21 Most Inspirational Quotes by Famous INFJs
byThe INFJ may be the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type, but there’s no shortage of INFJs making a big impact on the world.
One Is (Not Always) the Loneliest Number
byDespite how it can feel, being alone in public doesn’t make you a loser. Skeptical? One introvert flies solo for a night to prove it.
7 Tell-Tale Characteristics of the INFP Personality
byThe INFP is a complicated, magical, mysterious being. Here are seven ways to recognize this rare personality type.
4 Pitfalls of the INFJ Personality (and How to Avoid Them)
byHere are four personality pitfalls that INFJs can fall into, plus how to avoid them — and become the healthy version of ourselves we are meant to be.
How to Make an Introvert-Extrovert Relationship Work (Without Killing Each Other)
byHe’s the life of the party, while I avoid them entirely. As an introvert-extrovert couple, how on earth do we make this last without killing each other?
What I Wish People Knew About Me as an ‘Extroverted’ Introvert, Illustrated
byI’ve been put in uncomfortable situations that have forced me to develop “extroverted” or “outgoing” traits, even though I’m an introvert.
How to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Negative Emotions
byIf negative emotions stay with you and leave you exhausted or overwhelmed, you might be a highly sensitive person. Here’s what you can do.
4 Struggles of Being the Only INFJ in Your Family
byAll families have their problems, sure, but when you’re the only INFJ in yours, these problems can be amplified for you to the extreme.
For Introverts, Vacation Overwhelm Is Real (Do This Instead)
byTravel is supposed to be magical, so why do introverts and highly sensitive people end up exhausted and stressed? Vacation overwhelm is real.
Moving Can Be Overwhelming for Introverts, So Here’s How to Make It Easier
byFor introverts, moving to a new home disrupts their normal routines, which can throw them into a state of mental and emotional chaos.
3 Types of Unsafe Friendships for the INFP Personality
byThe more I’ve learned about myself as an INFP personality, the easier it has become to identify the types of friendships that don’t feel safe for my heart.
Life’s Big Events Can Overwhelm Introverts, So Here’s How to Survive Them
byWeddings. Baby showers. Graduations. As introverts, we dread these events because they can be overwhelming. Here’s how to survive (and enjoy) them.
24 Cartoons That Will Deeply Resonate With Introverts (Especially INFJs)
byAaron Caycedo-Kimura, the illustrator behind INFJoe Cartoons, says he created the series to help other INFJs not feel so alone.
Here’s What Gets Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Red-Hot Motivated
byHere’s the secret ingredient that gets each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type fired up — and makes them shine.
This Question Is Incredibly Annoying to Introverts
byTelling introverts they are quiet is like telling someone the sky is blue: You’re pointing out the obvious.
4 Ways INFJs Are Their Own Worst Enemy
byThe things we INFJs say to ourselves can be just plain abusive sometimes. Here are four ways INFJs can be their own worst enemies, plus what helped me.
How to Get Out of Social Anxiety Hell
byLiving with social anxiety was like being trapped in a reoccurring loop in hell. Here’s how I broke free from it, and how you can, too.
How to Deal with Negative Emotions as a Highly Sensitive Person
byIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed or “stuck” in negative emotions like anger, sadness, or anxiety, but there is a way out. Here’s what to do in 5 simple steps.
4 Ways Introverts and Cats Are Exactly the Same
byNot all introverts (or cats!) are alike, but the similarities between them are striking. Here are four ways cats and introverts are the same.
3 Classic Books That Will Resonate With INFJs
byAs INFJs, we seek books not only to understand, but also to be understood, to find characters who remind us that we are not alone.
8 Things INFPs Need on the Job to Be Happy
byBeing an INFP personality can make it extra challenging to find the right career. Here’s what this introverted type needs on the job to be happy.
5 Examples That Show the Difference Between Introversion and Anxiety
byIntroversion and anxiety can exist in the same person, and both can lead to similar behaviors, but the thought processes are wildly different.
Why Introverts Won’t Survive Without Self-Care
bySelf-care is important for anyone, but for us introverts, it’s even more important. Without it, we won’t survive in this noisy, extroverted world.
Why Is It Hard for Introverts to Share a Home With Others?
byFor many introverts, the constant company can be completely overwhelming — even if we enjoy having those people in our life.
My INFJ Struggle With Depression — and Road to Healing
byAs an INFJ who struggled with depression, I didn’t know how I should or could feel, being too much in tune with other people’s emotions.