Motto:
Pursuing ideals (Source)
Description: (Source)
The polite, reserved exterior of INFPs can at first make them difficult to get to know. They enjoy conversation, however, taking particular delight in the unusual.
When INFPs are in a sociable mood, their humor and charm shine through. Disposed to like people and to avoid conflict, INFPs tend to make pleasant company.
Devoted to those in their inner circle, INFPs guard the emotional well-being of others, consoling those in distress.
Guided by their desire for harmony, INFPs prefer to be flexible unless their ethics are violated. Then, they become passionate advocates for their beliefs.
They are often able to sway the opinions of others through tact, diplomacy, and an ability to see varying sides of an issue.
INFPs develop these insights through reflection, and they require substantial time alone to ponder and process new information.
While they can be quite patient with complex material, they are generally bored by routine. Though not always organized, INFPs are meticulous about things they value.
Perfectionists, they may have trouble completing a task because it cannot meet their high standards. They may even go back to a completed project after the deadline so they can improve it.
INFPs are creative types and often have a gift for language. As introverts, they may prefer to express themselves through writing.
Their dominant Feeling drives their desire to communicate, while their auxiliary intuition supplies the imagination.
Having a talent for symbolism, they enjoy metaphors and similes. They continually seek new ideas and adapt well to change.
They prefer working in an environment that values these gifts and allows them to make a positive difference in the world, according to their personal beliefs.
Keirsey Temperament:
NF – Idealist (What does this mean?)
Friendships:
Check the INFP Friendship experience.
Romantic Relationships:
Check the INFP Romantic Relationships.
Family Life:
Check the INFP Family Life and INFP as a parent.
Education:
Check the INFP Education Experience.
Possible Careers:
Artist, Counselor, Editor, Musician, Political Activist, Teacher, Writer (More)
For in depth analysis check the INFP Career Path.
Typing Confusions:
Check the INFP Typing Confusions.
Famous INFP’s:
A. A. Milne, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, William Shakespeare, Vincent Van Gogh (More)
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Prayer:
“God, help me to finish everything I sta…”
Acronym:
I N F P = Ideals Need Faithful Pursuit
Dominant Jungian function:
Introverted Feeling (Fi) – The ability to evaluate based on one’s inner value system (What does this mean?)
Secondary Jungian function:
Extraverted Intuition (Ne) – The ability to recognize possibilities and patterns in real situations (What does this mean?)
J.R.R. Tolkien was another famous INFP; he created Middle-Earth, which many INFPs are obsessed with. Why is he not included above??
Why are INFPs represented by a hippie?
My guess is because they are non-conformists.
Okay, this may be one of the most favorable description of an INFP I’ve read in a long time. We often get stereotyped as air-headed, irresponsible hippies, and although the picture is of a hippie, whoever wrote the description was respectful of our individuality. Every negative, which all personalities have since none is perfect, was framed within a positive which explained why we exhibit some behaviors. I especially appreciated that someone finally gets that a mature INFP tends to struggle with completing things because we can get a bit perfectionist and not always because we’re bored.
Not everything on this website is accurate, but this… This I appreciated.