I put together the following lists for a recent class I taught and my INF students loved them so much I decided to share them with everyone…
Things That Are Hard for INFJs and INFPs
(These are all things that can create deep stress.)
Talking on the phone
Making small talk
Talking to many different people in one day
Rapid transitions
Skipping our routines
Skipping meals
Skipping rest
Skipping breaks
Multi-tasking
Doing lots of little, shallow tasks
Being watched
Being questioned with judgmental energy
Having lots of obligations
Deadlines (depending on context)
Convincing or persuading people
Making other people do things they don’t want to do
Arguing
Things That Are Easy for INFJs and INFPs
Listening
Understanding someone else’s point of view
Being non-judgmental
Reading / researching
Interpreting symbolism
Identifying patterns / themes
Improving systems (especially with a human focus)
Holding space
Encouraging others towards growth
Shaping future visions
Helping other people make sense of their emotions
Observing what is hidden
Forming one-on-one empathic connections
Harmonizing group dynamics
Working as a channel / vessel for energy
I teach a new class for INFJs and INFPs every month where we cover topics like these and more for INF people. To get all the updates about new classes and workshops, be sure to sign up for my newsletter here.