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My next “one” thing

It’s been a while since I’ve written a non-INFP post. Beyond my four letter code, that designates me as one of the personality types in the Myers-Briggs personality system, is me as an individual, and my unique experiences and aspirations. This is what this blog post is about—me. Where am I today? For the past…
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Gift ideas for every introvert, based on their personality type

Find my original article at Introvert, Dear. With the holidays around the corner, you’re probably starting to create your shopping list. When it comes to finding the perfect gift for friends, family or coworkers, you might find it hard to find a gift that’s not superficial, cliché, or impersonal. To hopefully make things easier, I’ve…
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10 experiences INFPs will instantly relate to

Find my original article on Introvert, Dear. If you identify with the INFP personality type, I’m sure you’re aware of just how strange we can be. We’re described as highly individualistic, idealistic, empathetic, and reserved. With these traits come some experiences that invariably makes us feel like we are a different species altogether. Here are…
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5 things to know about being friends with INFPs

View my original Introvert, Dear article here. INFPs are quiet, imaginative idealists who want to make the world a better place. Although INFPs are interested in helping people, they are also extremely reserved and maintain a small circle of friends. Many of them live by Shakespeare’s quote, “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to…
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15 quotes to help you embrace your loneliness

View my original post on Thought Catalog. Sometimes even though we surround ourselves with people, we still feel alone. Loneliness is the human condition. It usually happens when we feel isolated and misunderstood. Although loneliness holds a negative connotation, and is often associated with depression, it’s not entirely bad. Below are 15 quotes to help…
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20 quotes INFPs will instantly relate to

View the original Introvert, Dear article here. INFPs are healers and dreamers. They see the world for what it could be, and they inspire others with their imagination and compassion. However, it’s not easy being an INFP personality type. As an INFP, you may feel like the world doesn’t understand or appreciate your individuality. You…
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10 contradicting things about INFPs

View my original article at Introvert, Dear. The INFP personality type can feel like a walking paradox. Why is this? Well, it’s because the INFP’s cognitive functions often contradict each other. For instance, although INFPs are Perceivers (which means they prefer an adaptable lifestyle), they lead with a Judging function, Introverted Feeling (which is concerned with establishing…
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A letter to any INFPs who have ever felt misunderstood

Find my original article at Introvert, Dear. Dear fellow INFP, I’m writing this letter to remind you that your gifts and talents are valuable, even though at times you may feel like the world does not appreciate you. INFPs tend to be wallflowers: we possess a quiet, shy demeanor. However, that’s only how we appear…
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INFP or ISFP? 7 ways to tell them apart

Find my original article at Introvert, Dear. INFPs and ISFPs are both individualistic, sensitive, caring, and highly creative individuals. Although they are both Introverted Feelers (Fi), their main difference is their auxiliary function. INFPs use Extroverted Intuition (Ne) as their auxiliary, which enables them to pick up on and interpret possible meanings behind external data. ISFPs, on the other hand, use Extroverted…
