7 Things All Infps Should Stop Doing explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
The idealistic INFP personality type certainly
comes with a few habits that can cause them to
self-sabotage their happiness and success
in life. While most INFPs measure success
in terms of living a moral, beautiful, and
virtuous life, their passionate outlook on
life doesn’t always match reality.. And this is
where the INFP can avoid a few negative habits.
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successful in life. Before we get into it,
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If you’re an INFP yourself, you probably knew this
one was coming.. So why not get it out of the way.
With a desperation to please and a willingness
to put down their own views in order to assist
others, the INFP can easily set their goals and
dreams on the back burner. Spouses, parents,
friends, colleagues, bosses, and the list goes
on.. Everyone wants a say in what other people do,
especially if they think they’re helping guide
someone in the right direction. Every INFP has
probably been advised at some point to bite
the bullet, get a secure job, work towards that
promotion, or strive towards some other outcome
that doesn’t sit right with them. Newsflash INFPs,
you probably know what's best for you, no matter
how convincing others can be. Of course it’s
difficult to disappoint others, especially being
a type with such avoidance towards conflict..
But it’s not in the INFP’s nature to conform.
A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is that if
you truly want to shape your life according
to your own definition of success, you will
almost always end up disappointing someone.
Number 2: Stop looking for the next best project
INFPs have a particular habit of picking up
new interests when previous interests become
challenging or boring. I mean it doesn’t sound
like all that detrimental of a habit considering
it encourages the INFP to constantly be trying new
things. However, when it comes to true happiness
and success, the INFP getting restless too easily
may be the underlying cause. While it’s great to
leave the door open to new possibilities, it’s
equally important to know how to narrow the focus
onto one or two areas. INFPs specifically
need to actively focus in order to be truly
productive - but most people with this type
know that buckling down to get things down is
quite tortuous to say the least. This is when
it’s easiest to choose 1 project to focus on,
with the goal of diving deeper. Whether it’s
a business idea, a passionate hobby, or a
potential partnership that you’d like to hold on
to, once INFPs find something they can dive into,
focus doesn’t become that difficult of an issue.
Number 3: Stop trying to control, control, control
Most things in life are out of our control,
and because of this, everyday there’s an INFP
idealistic view that isn't met. Empathetic and
generous, the INFP personality type is born with a
compelling drive to make the world a better place.
While this helps them find purpose and meaning in
this world, the INFP sometimes turns to their
sense of control in hopes to achieve that goal.
Acting like the backseat driver in most scenarios,
while the INFP is not completely in control,
they feel an urge to delegate directions due
to a fear that if they don’t, the driver will
crash the car. In other words, INFPs feel safe in
control, and utterly exhausted when they’re not.
Yet, in the end, control is just an illusion -
and that can set the INFP up for some serious
disappointment, not to mention unique relationship
challenges. Without resolving this habit, INFPs
will never feel truly happy or confident in their
day-to-day, often leaving them feeling paralyzed
and confused about what to do with their lives.
Number 4: Stop distrusting your intuition
With extroverted intuition being the INFPs
secondary function, it’s not uncommon for
this type to overlook instinctual feelings when
making decisions in life.. But that doesn't mean
that intuitive hunch isn’t there. In fact, this
extroverted intuition matched with their dominant
introverted feeling function acts to guide the
INFP in a very unique way. Most people with this
imaginative type instinctively know when something
they’re doing feels wrong. They may not know
exactly why something is off, but they certainly
know that there’s something. This is the feeling
that cannot be ignored! This inner feeling isn’t
doubt, uncertainty or lack of self confidence - it
is a sheer push into the right direction.. If you
decide to trust it, that is.. In fact, one of the
only things that separates a successful INFP from
a less-successful INFP is trusting this intuition
enough to make necessary life changes, even when
the changes seem unfamiliar or downright crazy.
Intuition is powerful, some may even call it
magical.. And while learning to trust your gut
can be life changing, it isn’t going to always
sweeten life’s bitter lessons. INFP’s inner
world’s are filled with passion, creativity, and
idealistic imagination - where things are bloomed
through sheer thought. However, when the INFP
opens their eyes to their surrounding reality,
they quickly realize that magic and miracles
aren't exactly what makes up this world we
call home. And because of this, it can be
difficult for INFPs to really understand that
when they want something to happen, they’re
going to have to wake up with the purpose of
making it happen everyday. Overnight success
is a myth.. and even rare or admirable talents
don’t spare people from this harsh reality.
fairytale-like visions and hopeful wishes
for some knitty gritty hard work and effort.
Number 6: Stop waiting for the perfect moment
Speaking of hopeful wishes.. Hoping to find that
perfect moment to take the first step towards a
goal is exactly that.. wishful thinking. In
fact, productivity coach Alli Worthington,
waiting for that perfect moment is nothing more
than a sign of procrastination. Whether it’s
walking into a new project, or walking away
from something that no longer serves them,
the INFP benefits from learning how to identify
their moments of procrastination.. As they can
easily sneak their way in for personality types
that think so much. INFPs need to keep in mind
that a bad job won’t get better waiting around for
a new boss to take over. And a bad relationship
won’t turn into a great relationship once you get
better at tolerating a partner’s inadequacies..
but shining a light on the reasons behind
procrastination can make all the difference.
Number 7: Stop inviting the worse-case-scenario
The INFP mind is all rainbows and optimism..until
they’re challenged to make an important decision.
Just as we were talking about finding the
must stop inviting the worst-case-scenario to
their decision making process. Most INFPs have
the habit of allowing insecurities, anxieties and
even overall moodiness get in the way of pursuing
and staying committed to certain opportunities.
imaginary scenarios of future outcomes. When
their idea is still just in the idea phase,
optimism and excitement flood their imaginations,
allowing more optimistic looking outcomes. Yet
that they’re already bored with, these imagined
future outcomes become doubtful. In these times
specifically, INFPs create imaginary obstacles and
paranoid worst-case-scenarios that make it easier
Well, that’s it for today PSYCH-Os.. So, if
you’re an INFP yourself, have you learned to
overcome any of these 7 habits? Let us know in the
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