Have you ever wondered how your mind works as an INFP? Do you have an INFP friend or partner who you’d like to better understand? In today’s article, we’re going to break down what’s called the INFP “function stack.” What are cognitive functions? The cognitive functions tell us the unique ways in which you use…
Are some Myers-Briggs® personality types meanner than others? Are some nicer by virtue of their cognitive functions? Today I saw a graphic a major typology dating company had made listing the types most likely to be mean or “not mean.” This graphic, though probably meant to be a little funny, didn’t really make sense to…
INFJs are one of the most revered personality types in the Myers-Briggs® system. These rare and extraordinary individuals offer the world a distinct combination of empathy, intuition, and big-picture perspective. Famous INFJs include Mahatma Gandhi, Carl Jung, and Leo Tolstoy. However INFJs are not exempt from their own set of challenges and weaknesses. Like anyone,…
As an MBTI® practitioner and personality analyst, I’m often asked about famous people and what makes them tick. One person who frequently comes up in conversation is Elvis Presley. He was a magnetic individual with massive appeal. Until recently I didn’t know much about Elvis Presley. But over time, I started to pick up bits…
Everyone has a dark side; insecurities they keep hidden, weaknesses they wish they didn’t have, or melancholy feelings that plague them. One question I’m often asked as an MBTI® practitioner is “What is the dark side of my personality type?” I’ve written about the unhealthy INTP before, but today’s post is going to explore more…
