Have you ever laid awake at night wondering what makes you unique? How can you be sure that weird feeling in your gut is a sign that something is wrong, instead of a side effect from something you ate for lunch? What if people aren’t really being rude – maybe it’s just your perspective? If you care about how the world works and want to better understand yourself and others, you could be among those who identify as INFJ.
What is an INFJ?
The best brief description of the INFJ personality type comes from 16Personalities.com: “An Advocate (INFJ) is someone with the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging personality traits. They tend to approach life with deep thoughtfulness and imagination. Their inner vision, personal values, and a quiet, principled version of humanism guide them in all things.”
The INFJ personality type is one of sixteen different personalities created by Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers. As a member of the “Rationals” group, INFJs are known for their creativity, compassion, and calm attitude. Perhaps because they are so rare (the INFJ personality type only accounts for three percent of the population), they have an air of mystery that makes them irresistible to many.
INFJs are one of the rarest personality types in the world, making up less than 1% of the population. They have an uncanny ability to understand people and situations. This rare type is often referred to as the “Confidant” who can express their concerns for others more easily than they can for themselves.
Understanding the INFJ Personality Type
An INFJ is also known as the Advocate. They fall under the Diplomats category. Diplomats are known for being Feeling and Intuitive. Along with those two personality traits the INFJ is also Introverted as well as Judging. The Advocate loves to look at all things in life and the world around them with deep thought and crazy uninhibited imagination. The way their inner values help to guide the Advocate is one reason why they make such great friends, co-workers, and family members. Living by their own upheld principles and code is one way Advocates help to stay on track in life. Understanding the acronyms in the Myers & Briggs personality test can be confusing. Don’t get lost in the sea of letters. Read this article and understand what each letter and acronym means.
Being The Rarest Is Not All That Bad
As I mentioned, the Advocate is among the rarest of the Myers-Briggs personality types. With only a small percent of the population that tests into this category. Advocates take pride and great joy in the fact that they are not as common as everyone else. These individuals take real steps towards making their dreams become a true reality. Leaving a beautiful mark on the world or personal family relationships, once you know an Advocate you will love them forever. Since the INFJ has multiple personality types all wrapped up in one they are often seen as very deep, complex, and can adapt to just about any situation. Being nice, keeping the peace, and making sure everyone likes them and things go smoothly is the main concern of an Advocate.
An Advocate Will Make Waves If They Know They Are Right
Being the best person they can be. Making the world the best place it can be. Putting out as much kindness and love into the world as possible. That is an Advocate. Feeling people on an emotional level. Empathizing with others only enhances the Advocate’s ability to be a good person. Passing along the message to others to be good and do good things is a very important part of an Advocate’s life. Standing up for what they believe in is also something an INFJ will do if necessary. However, while doing it they will take into consideration of everyone’s feelings and try to positivity and words to convince others to see the light.
Advocates Have A Sensitive And Caring Nature
Connecting with an Advocate on a deeper level will show you how warm and emotional they can be. These sensitive creatures love deep conversations with their close friends and family members. Diving into the minds of others helps them understand how to better themselves and the world. Perfection is part of the game an Advocate plays with itself. However, putting themselves on such a high pedestal is not always a good thing. This can lead to overdrive when it comes to activity and emotions when they are striving for perfection that may not be achievable. Burnout is a real thing with Advocates.
References:
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