8 Annoying Infp Stereotypes explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.
annoying stereotypes of this introverted type
being emotionally unstable and possibly delusional
hippies who are out of touch with reality?
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One of the most common INFP stereotypes seems to
be emotional instability. Whether it’s deemed as
being overdramatic, sensitive or emotionally out
of control, some people seem to think the INFP is
a walking, talking drama queen that can’t quite
get a grasp on their fluctuating emotions. Now,
we’re not saying this intuitive personality type
doesn’t have strong-willed emotions that run very
deep, but they actually aren’t keen on displaying
their raw emotions for everyone to see. In fact,
INFPs rather not seem any more vulnerable than
their quiet and reserved demeanor may cause them
to seem. And luckily for them, their more dominant
feeling function is introverted, meaning they are
much more likely to deal with emotional matters
independently, rather than taking them to others
for advice. Of course, like most people, INFPs
can reach a breaking point in stress and bottled
emotions where they need to just let it all out -
but it’s rarely done outside of their own company.
With introverted feeling at the forefront of
the INFP’s most dominant functions, they do tend
to make decisions based on their internal morals,
this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re incapable
of logical reasoning. As a matter of fact,
the INFP can actually be quite good with reason,
especially the INFPs who’s extroverted thinking
function is well developed. Yet, they still don’t
look at logical reasoning as their first and most
important factor in decision making like thinking
types may do. Instead, INFPs tend to intuitively
grasp facts of a situation and then use that to
prioritize how the situation will affect everyone
involved. For example, if an INFP manager is
challenged to fire an under-performing coworker,
or how it could affect the job-satisfaction of
the remaining coworkers. It may seem logical to
immediately let go ‘weak links’ of a team,
but the empathetic INFP knows there’s more
to it than that. And more often than not, this
additional reasoning always works in their favor.
Motivation comes and goes throughout life, for
just about every personality type. And so, it
can be quite unfair to deem the imaginative INFP
Although many perceiver types may struggle
it’s not to say that they can’t overcome this
challenge to achieve the dreams they hold close
to their hearts. Actually, that’s the exact key
to the INFPs motivation.. Passion! When something
feels absolutely right for this introverted
feeling personality type, it can be hard to slow
them down. For example, if an INFP is job-hunting
for a position in a deeply-desired job sector,
they can spend day and night perfecting their
applications and interview skills. Yet, if an
INFP is pushed to find a job because they feel
pressured by other people, motivation can plummet,
making it extremely difficult for them to push
forward. For the INFP, passion = motivation.
Despite the INFPs deep empathy for the people
around them and their willingness to do just
about anything for their loved ones, they do
actually tend to listen to their own needs
As we’ve mentioned, naturally INFPs are drawn to
their own internal emotions, and because of this,
putting others above themselves is a decision they
make intentionally, rather than it being a natural
occurrence. They don’t put the needs of others
before their own because they feel obligated, or
because it’s the logical thing to do, but instead
because they sincerely want to. So, this INFP
stereotype of putting their own needs above other
people’s is actually far from the truth because
unlike other types, their empathy and generosity
overrides their introverted feeling functions in
order to ensure people around them are happy.
Number 5: They can’t stand up for themselves
Contrary to the INFP stereotype of putting their
needs above everyone else’s, some sources actually
claim that INFPs are known to live their lives
being constantly walked over by others. Although
some people with the INFP personality type may
agree that they can be guilty of people-pleasing,
when the situation calls for it. Through trial and
error, INFPs eventually develop boundary-setting
habits that act to decrease their chances of
absorbing other people’s negative energies..
other personality types may go about things.
Because they’re able to feel other people’s
emotions in a way that others can’t, INFPs are
able to gauge the most ideal way to stand up for
themselves without being too blunt or offensive.
This idealist daydreamer personality type has
been assumed time and time again to be out of
touch with reality. And while it’s not totally far
from the truth in terms of the INFP’s preference
for their idealistic viewpoints, they know
how to play human when they’re expected to.
In other words, INFPs are aware of the reality
that exists beyond their passion-filled daydreams,
sight of their desire to live a meaningful
and purposeful life. Sure, to some it may seem
unrealistic, or too optimistic, but for the INFP,
it allows them to stay focused on their desire
to create a real impact on the world. In fact,
if you think of famous INFP writers such as
William Shakespeare and J. R. R. Tolkien,
you can see that their fantasized imaginative
inner worlds fueled their most famous pieces that
perfect or comparable to imagination, but
because there’s no doubt that there's some
truth in the fact that INFPs can be slightly
In fact, people with perceiving personality
types such as the INFP tend to prefer a flexible
and spontaneous way of life with a desire to
experience life rather than control it. Therefore,
things like decision-making, organizing, and
planning can pose a challenge. Because of this,
they tend to take on more than they can handle
and may get easily distracted when trying to
focus on tedious tasks. However, it doesn’t mean
they don’t know how to organize their lives and
surroundings in other ways. For example, not all
INFPs have sporadic schedules, chaotic home-lives,
and a track-record of being unpunctual. Most
INFPs have certain areas they struggle to keep in
an orderly fashion while other areas get their
entire focus. Sure it requires a little more
effort, but it doesn’t mean they’re incapable of
maintaining their lives in an orderly fashion.
but it doesn’t mean they avoid all decision-making
because of it. INFPs often challenge themselves to
make the most moral decision in every aspect
of life, which may require them a little more
time to decipher exactly what that decision may
be. This extra needed time is often what gives
the INFP the stereotype of being unmotivated or
uncommitted, when in reality, all they need is
time to weigh out all of their moral options. They
may be considered to be overthinkers but it’s only
because they often find themselves in a limbo
of being on 1 of the 2 sides of the spectrum,
and never somewhere in between. They don’t jump
to conclusions and they don’t rush to decisions
because they want to know the deeper meaning
behind why they’re choosing what they're choosing;
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