INFP- Characteristics of RARE Personality Type
INFP
Wait? What’s that? One of the rarest personality types! Their introspective and compassionate nature makes them alluring. They’re kind of like a magnet! Also, they march to the beat of their drum and are usually pioneers and visionaries.
Unfortunately, INFP are often the most misunderstood personality types. In fact, their unconventional approach to life can make others label INFPs as eccentric or weird. Therefore, here are a few reasons why INFPs are so unique.
Deep Feelers!
Being an intuitive type means that you often look inwards to find solutions. INFPs characterize themselves as mind dwellers. Because they are often introspecting, they are more attuned to other people’s emotions. Therefore, they feel emotions deeply.
HEALER~ INFP
The nickname for INFPs is “the healer”. Now, I’m not talking about the k-drama which stars Ji Chang Wook. Sorry, my love for k-dramas sometimes gets the best of me. Anyway, healers value authenticity, empathy, and harmony, and they usually tend to act based on these values. INFP are naturally caring and empathetic people who make it their mission to better understand others. They are individuals who often try to bridge divides and end up healing others as well as themselves.
Um… A little Awkward?
INFPs open perspective and approach to life can rub some people the wrong way. An INFP’s introspection and intuitiveness are often misconstrued as overly emotional, living in a fantasy world, or too idealistic. Although INFPs do sometimes daydream and can be emotional, they are more than these attributes. So much MORE!
Their intuition does not make them illogical. An INFPs gut feeling aligns with their core values, and that is how they decide. Moreover, their gut feeling helps them discern between a good and bad choice, no matter how logical the bad choice may seem.
Non-conventional~ INFP
INFPs are low-key rebels, which makes them badass. They are not blatant rebels, but their free-spiritedness and bohemian way of living make them understatedly cool. In a world filled with negativity and strife, INFPs always try to see the beauty of the moment. Also, they are warriors of positivity and empathy, and what is cooler than that? Not much. Go INFP!
Creative Self-Expression
INFPs excel in all forms of creative expression. Whether it is music, literature, dance, or painting, INFPs can do it! Their creative abilities put Apollo and the muses to shame. The source for all this inspiration? Their emotions! But, there’s a catch!
Although INFPs understand other people’s emotions, they rarely understand their own. They have trouble articulating their deep personal emotions to friends and family but feel catharsis in writing a novel or creating a painting that expresses how they feel. Creativity is the best way they can say what they are feeling.
That’s Deep Bro!
INFPs hunt meaning. They prefer having jobs and relationships that are fulfilling instead of advantageous. Furthermore, INFPs are idealistic and are less likely to settle for something that does not align with their core values. Their idealism often makes them authentic relationships and careers.
INFP’s idealism can make them seem impractical or illogical. But, it is that same idealism that inspires others to strive towards betterment. INFPs are creative souls who seek fulfillment in life. And why shouldn’t they? You only live ONCE!
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Currently, I am a student of Fatima Jinnah Women University. With a burning passion for psychology, words, and dreams, I decided to abandon medical studies for humanities. These days, when I’m not listening to ballads, watching movies, or sitting down with a good novel, I am rigorously studying Hangul (Korean language) to satisfy my obsession for BTS and K dramas. I’m a thinking introvert and INFJ personality. Therefore, I like ‘me time’. My articles typically resonate with psychological well-being advice.
