This is a sponsored post on behalf of So Syncd.  Dating can be challenging, but even more so as an INFJ. Despite being introverts, INFJs crave deep, authentic connections with others, but rarely meet people with which they truly click.  When it comes to love and dating, it’s not enough for an INFJ to ‘get on well’ with someone – they are looking for a soulmate.  Even though INFJs are people-orientated, they need their alone time too, and spending night after night going on dates can be exhausting. As introverts, INFJs have limited energy for social interaction. This is why it’s ..read more

“The truth of the soul is powerful. The weight of the ego is sometimes more powerful. Trust your power to move the ego aside and live your truth.” — Rebecca Mckown  For the INFJ personality type, there is no completing the journey to self-love without understanding and accepting your personal truths.  Finding your truths can be a huge obstacle toward self-acceptance for INFJs, who are constantly experiencing the internal battle between their Extraverted Feeling-guided need for harmony versus what they intuitively know to be true for them.  Finding Your INFJ Truth: Intuition vs ..read more

What is Extraverted Sensing? And what does it look like as the inferior function in INFJ (and INTJ) personality types?  What is Extraverted Sensing? Extraverted Sensing is an extraverted, perceiving function, which means it explains how we perceive our external environment and how we interact with people, places, and things in the outside world.  According to the MBTI®, INxJ types perceive through the lens of Introverted Intuition as a dominant function and Extraverted Sensing as an inferior function. Read more: The 8 Cognitive Functions and How INFJs Use Them Neither of these func ..read more

Introverted Intuition, also known as Ni, is one of the eight Jungian cognitive functions. It is the Dominant, or primary, cognitive function of the INFJ personality type.  In the MBTI® theory, each of the 16 personality types have four functions they use to perceive information and make decisions. The Dominant function is the main function a personality type uses. It’s the mental space where they feel most comfortable and most like themselves. The Auxiliary function works as a co-pilot, supporting the Dominant function, and its use also come naturally. The use of the Tertiary and Inferior ..read more

Are you still looking for holiday gift ideas for the INFJ personality in your life? If so, don’t worry. I’ve compiled this list of thoughtful and unique holiday gift ideas for INFJs.  Each year around the holidays, my loved ones ask me what I want for Christmas. And each year, I struggle to figure out exactly what to put on that list.  If I think hard enough about it, I can usually come up with a few things I need. I could probably replace that 10-year-old frying pan or maybe get a new Brita pitcher? Those are the types of practical items my family usually gifts me for the holidays ..read more

Ever wonder if each personality type has a tendency to dream certain emotions? By analyzing personality types and dreams, we introduce ourselves to a whole new world of personal understanding! We know that some personality types remember their dreams more than others. And apparently, Intuitives are more likely than average to dream about getting killed, while Feelers dream about getting pregnant more frequently than Thinkers. Yikes!  But when it comes to feelings such as fear, joy, sadness, and anger, in which personality types do these emotions show up the most? And what do these dr ..read more

Approximately 25 percent of individuals use an intuitive function as their primary way of understanding the world. For INFJ personality types, Introverted Intuition is their dominant function. It is how they make sense of the world around them.  However, not all personality types who have a preference for intuition are the same. Some types prefer Introverted Intuition and other types prefer Extraverted Intuition. This article takes a look at both of these functions to help you determine which one fits you the best. The Difference Between Introverted Intuition and Extraverted Intuition Bot ..read more

What are INFJ and SP relationships like? INFJs are much different than SP personality types, but this doesn’t mean that they can’t have fulfilling relationships with individuals who prefer Sensing and Perceiving. In fact, and INFJ and SP relationship can thrive! SPs personality types (ESTP, ESFP, ISTP and ISFP) are drawn to INFJs because of their thoughtfulness and depth. And INFJ personality types are attracted to SPs because of their enthusiasm and spontaneity. Relationships Between INFJs and SPs The term “opposites attract” couldn’t be truer for relationships between these types. A healthy ..read more

INFJs have remarkable intuitive powers. At school, we intuit exactly what a professor wants us to learn, create a holistic picture of the study material, and ace classes by linking all of the information together in context. At work, we see broken processes and ways to improve them. In our personal lives, we see how habits, social patterns, jobs, and relationships combine to make a beautiful tapestry. The only problem is that often, nobody else sees the tapestry. INFJs rely on Introverted Intuition to process information. When we express our ideas to others, we get lukewarm or confused re ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that my general stress levels seem to peak in the fall and winter. As an introvert and INFJ personality type, the extra social events and responsibilities that surround the holidays tend to drain me physically and mentally. As an Extraverted Feeling type, I feel the need to make sure that everyone is happy and that things run smoothly. Through all the stress that comes with the holiday season, I typically keep my feelings to myself. I mean, everyone stresses out during that time of year, right? No one needs to add me to their list of concerns. I ..read more