INFP?
Okay, laut einem Test bin ich anscheinend INFP... und obwohl ich solche Tests ja je nach Lust und Laune mal mehr so oder anders anzukreuzen pflege, da könnte schon was dran sein.
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Ein Test...
http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mmdi/online/
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The second way to look at your personality uses whole types as reference points to understand your individual, unique personality. This is similar to using landmarks on a map to identify your unique location. Although some people are close to one type, most are between two or more types. The MMDI thinks your personality is closest to If your closest personality type is INFP then you have some deeply-held values, though there are probably very few people, if any, who know what those values actually are. Privately, you may be a people-person, but others may not recognise it as you show your feelings in indirect, imaginative ways rather than in more conventional expressions of care. You may be looking forward to the realisation of some personal ideals.
You can use the comparison facility (right) to find the type descriptions that are closest to your unique personality.
The third perspective on your personality is type dynamics. It provides the most accurate description of your unique, individual personality.
What Makes You Tick?
In Type Dynamics your personality is a complex system - there are four mental functions which correlate with regions of the brain. These functions change over time and develop different characteristics in different people. You can develop a better self knowledge by understanding the role these functions play in your personality. For example, the top bubble in your mental muscle diagram (right) represents your "dominant function" - i.e., the preferences that are most important to you.
Becoming More Self Aware
The depth of Type Dynamics makes them beyond the scope of this online report. There is an optional report that provides you with a comprehensive introduction and deepens your self-understanding. Also, the Careers and Leadership Reports use your type dynamics (in the form of a wheel) to match your unique, individual personality with different careers or leadership roles.
Your Mental Muscle Diagram
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Your leadership profile is closely related to your personality profile.
Your Preferred Style
You like to use several styles, the most natural being as an ideological leader. Ideological leaders achieve through the promotion of ideals and values. They keep the focus of the group on those things that are most important. Ideological leadership is founded on a strong belief system that is shared by the group. It focuses effort on supporting those beliefs or championing causes with which they are associated. The Leadership Report examines this style, and the rest of your leadership profile, in more depth. At times, you will have to use all the styles, so it makes suggestions for your leadership development, based on your natural strengths and weaknesses.
Discovering What Makes A Good Leader
One of the challenges of leadership is to find a balance between your leadership profile and the demands of the role. Too much emphasis on your preferences can limit your performance as a leader. Too much emphasis the other way round can cause you excessive stress or executive burnout. The Leadership Report helps you find the right balance, thereby increasing both your performance and fulfilment as a leader.
Knowing your preferences can help you find a career in two ways.
Personality Type And Enjoyment
The first method is to identify careers that are associated with your closest personality type. We conducted research with approximately 17,000 people, asking them to rate their job for enjoyment. We then compiled lists for each personality type, showing which jobs they enjoyed most. The Careers Report includes the career lists for INFP and ISFP. You can choose another two types at the time of ordering.
Matching Your Individual Profile
The second method matches your individual personality to potential careers, using your unique type dynamics. As part of our research, we asked people doing various jobs to complete a questionnaire about it. The results show the particular type dynamics required in over 100 careers, which are matched with your personality in the Careers Report. It usesstretch diagrams (which are explained in the report) and feedback from the research to identify what you might like or dislike about each career.
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http://www.16personalities.com/infp-personality
INFP personalities are usually perceived as calm, pleasant, somewhat reserved or even shy. However, such an exterior can be deceptive - even though INFPs can be somewhat cautions, their inner flame and passion is not something to be taken lightly. People with this personality type are really affectionate, a trait not often seen in other types. This compassion can be really fervent and long-lasting - but the INFP will use it quite cautiously, directing their energies towards a few selected people or a worthy cause. Idealism is the banner of INFP personalities - and they are proud of it. Unfortunately, it also means that INFPs can often feel misunderstood and isolated, as they are relatively rare (only 4.3% of U.S. population).
People with the INFP personality type have a clear sense of honour, which emanates from their many different beliefs. The noble Prince or Princess in a mythical tale, the King’s bodyguard, the defender of the faith - these are the typical INFP images. Look at one of the Knights of the Round Table, Sir Galahad or Joan of Arc - and you will understand what heroes inspire and motivate INFPs. If someone wants to get to know an INFP, it is crucial to know what drives them, to understand their chosen cause - INFPs are able and willing to make incredible sacrifices in the name of their cause.
INFPs seek harmony in their lives - harmony of their body and mind, their emotions and intellect. There is often a subtle tragic motif seen throughout the INFP life, but it is very rare for an outsider to notice and recognise this. INFP dedication to good, noble causes forces them to defend themselves from everything they see as evil. Paradoxically, it can result in INFP constantly looking at bad things over their shoulder - in contrast to their constant quest for purity.
INFP personalities tend to see things and actions from the idealistic perspective, rather than the prism of logic. They respond to beauty, morality, virtue rather than utility, effectiveness or value. INFPs can easily speak in metaphors and parables, and they also have an amazing gift of creating and interpreting symbols - for this reason, INFPs often find it natural to write and enjoy poetry. This personality type does not worship logic, unlike the NT types - from their viewpoint, logic is not always necessary. It is also likely that an INFP will not enjoy hypothetical or never-ending discussions.
Regarding jobs and careers, people with the INFP personality type are quite flexible, able to adopt new ideas and new information and keen to understand and appreciate others’ feelings and unique traits. INFPs can easily find new friends among their colleagues if they want to (they will, however, maintain a psychological distance). They loathe phone calls that interrupt their workflow, and they may function just as well alone or as a team. INFPs are patient when it comes to coping with difficult situations, but they cannot stand routine work. They can make factual or logical mistakes, but their intuition will almost never be wrong where moral or ethical decisions are involved. INFP often choose careers related to religion, education, psychiatry, psychology or architecture - and do their best to avoid dealing with the business world. They are willing and able to commit to being high achievers in the academic community, sometimes falling behind at school but usually reaching much better results at the university.
Furthermore, INFPs have the trait common among NF types - their aptitude for foreign languages is unmatched. INFPs also often become great writers and actors, as they can easily reflect and convey their own personalities using the fictional characters.
At home, INFP personalities radiate extraordinary dedication and commitment. They like to live in harmony and consequently do everything they can to avoid conflicts. INFPs are sensitive to other people’s feelings and there are very few things more important to them than seeing happiness in the eyes of their closest people. However, INFPs can find it difficult to reconcile the romantic and idealized notion of living with the often bleak and challenging reality. Sometimes INFPs can even avoid seeking the attention of another person, worried that they will be hurt later. Furthermore, INFPs generally prefer expressing their interest indirectly.
INFP home is their fortress. As parents, they will always fiercely defend their closest people and remain dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the entire family. INFPs convey everlasting devotion, compassion, and flexibility; therefore, it is very easy to live with this type of people. INFPs do not care much about routine rituals and they often allow someone else to make daily decisions on their behalf - but only as long as those decisions are consistent with their value system. If this is not the case, then there is a very little chance the INFP will budge. INFP will do everything to defend their moral values and persuade others to agree with them.
As for the romantic relationships, it is likely that INFP will have more difficulties than any other character type. INFP is a relatively rare personality type and consequently few other types share the INFP approach to life. According to INFPs, “life is a very serious thing”. Regularly fighting in one of their personal crusades, INFP may slightly complicate the relationship with their chosen partner if they are not careful.
INFPs may also often retreat into their “hermit” state (this personality type can easily switch between the two states), withdrawing from the world and getting lost in their deep thoughts - their partner may then need to spend quite a lot of effort to energise and “awaken” the INFP. Ironically, this task is most easily handled by the opposite ENTJ and ESTJ types, who are well entrenched in the real world and are often driven by far more pragmatic goals than INFP. Both the ENTJ, commanding their inner forces and leading them towards a distant goal, and the ESTJ, with their solid, reliable and traditional management skills, can provide the INFP with a stable ground and direction that can be lost so easily in one of their crusades.
INFP personalities are extremely creative, innovative and goal-oriented. They radiate a soft and pleasant aura of humour, but it is not always easy to get to know them on a deeper level mainly due to many reasons outlined above. INFP are also very intuitive listeners, with a clearly expressed intention to learn more about the other person - this is clearly recognisable and consequently INFPs find it very easy to become valued friends and trustees. In addition, most INFPs have the ability to see even the slightest hint of good in other people. In INFP eyes, even the most revolting person will have something worthy of respect or, at the very least, sympathy.
INFP Strengths and Weaknesses
All personality types have strengths and weaknesses, and INFPs have quite a long list of both as well. We would be grateful for any suggestions or ideas - please feel free to leave a comment below.
INFP strengths mostly rotate around their sensitivity and good will - these traits tend to make them popular and desirable friends, partners and associates.
INFP strengths:
INFP weaknesses:
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INFP Dreamers are idealistic and deeply sensitive. They are characterized by their loyal and gentle nature. Beneath their easygoing disposition runs a fixed passion for the causes they believe in and the people they selflessly care for. They are driven by their values and seek peace.
INFP Preferences
Preferences: Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Perceiving (P)
INFPs direct their energy inward. They are energized by spending time alone. They are private and internally aware. INFPs are independent and keep to themselves most of the time. INFPs are Intuitive. They are imaginative, idealistic and creative people. They generate endless possibilities and ideas. Their thought process is profound and abstract. INFPs live in the future.
INFPs are Feelers that make decisions with their heart. They are driven by emotion. INFPs dislike conflict and are easily hurt. INFPs are random and spontaneous. They like to keep their options open and dislike feeling confined by unbending rules and schedules.
Describing an INFP
INFPs can often be described using these words.
INFPs and Relationships
INFPs are loyal, caring and warm with the people they allow into their inner circle. On one hand they are playful, fun and posses a unique sense of humor. On the other hand they are intense and serious. INFPs are generous with praise and encouragement. They look for affirmation, affection and integrity. They are good at identifying inconsistencies in themselves and others. INFPs are romantics.
INFPs and Work / Career
They work well in solitude. However, their agreeable and kind disposition allows them to work well with others. They set high standards for themselves and strive for perfection, integrity and honesty. Their job must be fulfilling and meaningful. Otherwise, they lose interest and become discouraged. They are creative and enjoy generating and working with ideas. Their life's work must fulfill their idealism.
INFP Career Matches
The following careers are possible matches for individuals with the INFP personality.
Take the Assessment to get your personal career matches based on a comprehensive analysis of your personality.
INFPs and Learning / School
INFPs love to excel and learn. They grow restless in rigid and impersonal environments. When engaged, they can learn well on their own. Although they might pursue an educational avenue to please others, they are happiest when they are true to their own identity and sensitive nature. They have a need to create and express themselves.
INFP Strengths and Weaknesses
There are strength and weaknesses that INFPs are more likely to possess than others.
Typical INFP Strengths
Take the Assessment for an in-depth look at your strengths plus personalized relationship, career and learning strategies.
Famous INFPs
The following famous people and fictional characters can be classified as INFPs with reasonable accuracy.
Famous INFP People
Fictional INFP Characters
Conclusion
INFP Dreamers are highly idealistic. They defend their values and do not like to have them challenged. They are catalysts for harmony and healing. Their greatest contribution is their ability to be present with another person at a deep level.
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INFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To a Healer, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. They see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.
Typically unconventional, Healers often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. They value originality and want to be authentic and individual in what they do. Following tradition holds little appeal for the INFP, who would prefer to invent something that feels unique to them.
INFPs are usually flexible and accommodating, and can often see many points of view. They usually try to support other people but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated. They especially hate being steamrolled, and want an open, supportive exchange of ideas.
INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. However, they also tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and can sometimes seem aloof, especially to new acquaintances. They prefer to seek depth in relationships where they feel a real connection.
INFPs in the Population
INFP is the ninth most common type in the population. They make up:
Popular Hobbies
Popular hobbies for INFPs include poetry, creative writing, music, photography, theater, and visual art.
Famous INFPs include Isabel Myers (creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), St. John the disciple, Carl Rogers, Princess Diana, George Orwell, Audrey Hepburn, Fred Rogers, A.A. Milne, Helen Keller, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts, and William Shakespeare.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: FAMOUS INFPS
Research on INFP
Interesting facts about the INFP:
http://www.davenevins.com/personalities/types/infp.htm
INFP
Questor/Healer - "I Never Find Perfection"
INFPs present a calm, pleasant face to the world. They appear to be tranquil and peaceful to others, with simple desires. In fact, the INFP internally feels his or her life intensely. In the relationship arena, this causes them to have a very deep capacity for love and caring which is not frequently found with such intensity in the other types. The INFP does not devote their intense feelings towards just anyone, and are relatively reserved about expressing their inner-most feelings. They reserve their deepest love and caring for a select few who are closest to them. INFPs are generally laid-back, supportive and nurturing in their close relationships. With Introverted Feeling dominating their personality, they're very sensitive and in-tune with people's feelings, and feel genuine concern and caring for others. Slow to trust others and cautious in the beginning of a relationship, an INFP will be fiercely loyal once they are committed. With their strong inner core of values, they are intense individuals who value depth and authenticity in their relationships, and hold those who understand and accept the INFP's perspectives in especially high regard. INFPs are usually adaptable and congenial, unless one of their ruling principles has been violated, in which case they stop adapting and become staunch defenders of their values. They will be uncharacteristically harsh and rigid in such a situation.
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INFPs are very aware of their own space, and the space of others. They value their personal space, and the freedom to do their own thing. They will cherish the mate who sees the INFP for who they are, and respects their unique style and perspectives. The INFP is not likely to be overly jealous or possessive, and is likely to respect their mate's privacy and independence. In fact, the INFP is likely to not only respect their mate's perspectives and goals, but to support them with loyal firmness.
In general, INFPs are warmly affirming and loving partners who make the health of their relationships central in their lives. Although cautious in the beginning, they become firmly loyal to their committed relationships, which are likely to last a lifetime. They take their relationships very seriously, and will put forth a great deal of effort into making them work.
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Ein Test...
http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mmdi/online/
[Blah blah blah]
The second way to look at your personality uses whole types as reference points to understand your individual, unique personality. This is similar to using landmarks on a map to identify your unique location. Although some people are close to one type, most are between two or more types. The MMDI thinks your personality is closest to If your closest personality type is INFP then you have some deeply-held values, though there are probably very few people, if any, who know what those values actually are. Privately, you may be a people-person, but others may not recognise it as you show your feelings in indirect, imaginative ways rather than in more conventional expressions of care. You may be looking forward to the realisation of some personal ideals.
You can use the comparison facility (right) to find the type descriptions that are closest to your unique personality.
The third perspective on your personality is type dynamics. It provides the most accurate description of your unique, individual personality.
What Makes You Tick?
In Type Dynamics your personality is a complex system - there are four mental functions which correlate with regions of the brain. These functions change over time and develop different characteristics in different people. You can develop a better self knowledge by understanding the role these functions play in your personality. For example, the top bubble in your mental muscle diagram (right) represents your "dominant function" - i.e., the preferences that are most important to you.
Becoming More Self Aware
The depth of Type Dynamics makes them beyond the scope of this online report. There is an optional report that provides you with a comprehensive introduction and deepens your self-understanding. Also, the Careers and Leadership Reports use your type dynamics (in the form of a wheel) to match your unique, individual personality with different careers or leadership roles.
Your Mental Muscle Diagram
[Blargh]
Your leadership profile is closely related to your personality profile.
Your Preferred Style
You like to use several styles, the most natural being as an ideological leader. Ideological leaders achieve through the promotion of ideals and values. They keep the focus of the group on those things that are most important. Ideological leadership is founded on a strong belief system that is shared by the group. It focuses effort on supporting those beliefs or championing causes with which they are associated. The Leadership Report examines this style, and the rest of your leadership profile, in more depth. At times, you will have to use all the styles, so it makes suggestions for your leadership development, based on your natural strengths and weaknesses.
Discovering What Makes A Good Leader
One of the challenges of leadership is to find a balance between your leadership profile and the demands of the role. Too much emphasis on your preferences can limit your performance as a leader. Too much emphasis the other way round can cause you excessive stress or executive burnout. The Leadership Report helps you find the right balance, thereby increasing both your performance and fulfilment as a leader.
Knowing your preferences can help you find a career in two ways.
Personality Type And Enjoyment
The first method is to identify careers that are associated with your closest personality type. We conducted research with approximately 17,000 people, asking them to rate their job for enjoyment. We then compiled lists for each personality type, showing which jobs they enjoyed most. The Careers Report includes the career lists for INFP and ISFP. You can choose another two types at the time of ordering.
Matching Your Individual Profile
The second method matches your individual personality to potential careers, using your unique type dynamics. As part of our research, we asked people doing various jobs to complete a questionnaire about it. The results show the particular type dynamics required in over 100 careers, which are matched with your personality in the Careers Report. It usesstretch diagrams (which are explained in the report) and feedback from the research to identify what you might like or dislike about each career.
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http://www.16personalities.com/infp-personality
INFP personalities are usually perceived as calm, pleasant, somewhat reserved or even shy. However, such an exterior can be deceptive - even though INFPs can be somewhat cautions, their inner flame and passion is not something to be taken lightly. People with this personality type are really affectionate, a trait not often seen in other types. This compassion can be really fervent and long-lasting - but the INFP will use it quite cautiously, directing their energies towards a few selected people or a worthy cause. Idealism is the banner of INFP personalities - and they are proud of it. Unfortunately, it also means that INFPs can often feel misunderstood and isolated, as they are relatively rare (only 4.3% of U.S. population).
People with the INFP personality type have a clear sense of honour, which emanates from their many different beliefs. The noble Prince or Princess in a mythical tale, the King’s bodyguard, the defender of the faith - these are the typical INFP images. Look at one of the Knights of the Round Table, Sir Galahad or Joan of Arc - and you will understand what heroes inspire and motivate INFPs. If someone wants to get to know an INFP, it is crucial to know what drives them, to understand their chosen cause - INFPs are able and willing to make incredible sacrifices in the name of their cause.
INFPs seek harmony in their lives - harmony of their body and mind, their emotions and intellect. There is often a subtle tragic motif seen throughout the INFP life, but it is very rare for an outsider to notice and recognise this. INFP dedication to good, noble causes forces them to defend themselves from everything they see as evil. Paradoxically, it can result in INFP constantly looking at bad things over their shoulder - in contrast to their constant quest for purity.
INFP personalities tend to see things and actions from the idealistic perspective, rather than the prism of logic. They respond to beauty, morality, virtue rather than utility, effectiveness or value. INFPs can easily speak in metaphors and parables, and they also have an amazing gift of creating and interpreting symbols - for this reason, INFPs often find it natural to write and enjoy poetry. This personality type does not worship logic, unlike the NT types - from their viewpoint, logic is not always necessary. It is also likely that an INFP will not enjoy hypothetical or never-ending discussions.
Regarding jobs and careers, people with the INFP personality type are quite flexible, able to adopt new ideas and new information and keen to understand and appreciate others’ feelings and unique traits. INFPs can easily find new friends among their colleagues if they want to (they will, however, maintain a psychological distance). They loathe phone calls that interrupt their workflow, and they may function just as well alone or as a team. INFPs are patient when it comes to coping with difficult situations, but they cannot stand routine work. They can make factual or logical mistakes, but their intuition will almost never be wrong where moral or ethical decisions are involved. INFP often choose careers related to religion, education, psychiatry, psychology or architecture - and do their best to avoid dealing with the business world. They are willing and able to commit to being high achievers in the academic community, sometimes falling behind at school but usually reaching much better results at the university.
Furthermore, INFPs have the trait common among NF types - their aptitude for foreign languages is unmatched. INFPs also often become great writers and actors, as they can easily reflect and convey their own personalities using the fictional characters.
At home, INFP personalities radiate extraordinary dedication and commitment. They like to live in harmony and consequently do everything they can to avoid conflicts. INFPs are sensitive to other people’s feelings and there are very few things more important to them than seeing happiness in the eyes of their closest people. However, INFPs can find it difficult to reconcile the romantic and idealized notion of living with the often bleak and challenging reality. Sometimes INFPs can even avoid seeking the attention of another person, worried that they will be hurt later. Furthermore, INFPs generally prefer expressing their interest indirectly.
INFP home is their fortress. As parents, they will always fiercely defend their closest people and remain dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the entire family. INFPs convey everlasting devotion, compassion, and flexibility; therefore, it is very easy to live with this type of people. INFPs do not care much about routine rituals and they often allow someone else to make daily decisions on their behalf - but only as long as those decisions are consistent with their value system. If this is not the case, then there is a very little chance the INFP will budge. INFP will do everything to defend their moral values and persuade others to agree with them.
As for the romantic relationships, it is likely that INFP will have more difficulties than any other character type. INFP is a relatively rare personality type and consequently few other types share the INFP approach to life. According to INFPs, “life is a very serious thing”. Regularly fighting in one of their personal crusades, INFP may slightly complicate the relationship with their chosen partner if they are not careful.
INFPs may also often retreat into their “hermit” state (this personality type can easily switch between the two states), withdrawing from the world and getting lost in their deep thoughts - their partner may then need to spend quite a lot of effort to energise and “awaken” the INFP. Ironically, this task is most easily handled by the opposite ENTJ and ESTJ types, who are well entrenched in the real world and are often driven by far more pragmatic goals than INFP. Both the ENTJ, commanding their inner forces and leading them towards a distant goal, and the ESTJ, with their solid, reliable and traditional management skills, can provide the INFP with a stable ground and direction that can be lost so easily in one of their crusades.
INFP personalities are extremely creative, innovative and goal-oriented. They radiate a soft and pleasant aura of humour, but it is not always easy to get to know them on a deeper level mainly due to many reasons outlined above. INFP are also very intuitive listeners, with a clearly expressed intention to learn more about the other person - this is clearly recognisable and consequently INFPs find it very easy to become valued friends and trustees. In addition, most INFPs have the ability to see even the slightest hint of good in other people. In INFP eyes, even the most revolting person will have something worthy of respect or, at the very least, sympathy.
INFP Strengths and Weaknesses
All personality types have strengths and weaknesses, and INFPs have quite a long list of both as well. We would be grateful for any suggestions or ideas - please feel free to leave a comment below.
INFP strengths mostly rotate around their sensitivity and good will - these traits tend to make them popular and desirable friends, partners and associates.
INFP strengths:
- Sincere concern for others
- Sensitivity and responsiveness to other people’s feelings
- Loyalty and dedication to long term relationships
- Immense capacity for love and care
- Desire to meet the needs of others
- Desire to cooperate, rather than dominate
- Ability to recognise and respect other people’s space
- Excellent ability to express themselves
- Flexibility and versatility
INFP weaknesses:
- Tendency to be quite reserved and even shy
- Unwillingness to tolerate breaches of their “safe” zone
- Extreme hostility to conflict and criticism
- Craving of praise and appreciation
- Very emotional reaction in stressful situations
- Difficulties in terminating unsuccessful relationships
- Difficulties in punishing or criticizing others
- Perfectionist tendencies, sometimes resulting from self-criticism
- Tendency to blame themselves for problems encountered along the way
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INFP Dreamers are idealistic and deeply sensitive. They are characterized by their loyal and gentle nature. Beneath their easygoing disposition runs a fixed passion for the causes they believe in and the people they selflessly care for. They are driven by their values and seek peace.
INFP Preferences
Preferences: Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Perceiving (P)
INFPs direct their energy inward. They are energized by spending time alone. They are private and internally aware. INFPs are independent and keep to themselves most of the time. INFPs are Intuitive. They are imaginative, idealistic and creative people. They generate endless possibilities and ideas. Their thought process is profound and abstract. INFPs live in the future.
INFPs are Feelers that make decisions with their heart. They are driven by emotion. INFPs dislike conflict and are easily hurt. INFPs are random and spontaneous. They like to keep their options open and dislike feeling confined by unbending rules and schedules.
Describing an INFP
INFPs can often be described using these words.
- Idealistic
- Introspective
- Future-focused
- Easygoing
- Independent
- Artistic
- Guarded
- Meaningful
- Warm
- Loyal
- Abstract
- Imaginative
- Intuitive
- Empathetic
- Private
- Adaptable
- Sensitive
- Peace-loving
- Internally aware
- Selfless
- Gentle
- Creative
- Intuitive
- Values-oriented
- Caring
INFPs and Relationships
INFPs are loyal, caring and warm with the people they allow into their inner circle. On one hand they are playful, fun and posses a unique sense of humor. On the other hand they are intense and serious. INFPs are generous with praise and encouragement. They look for affirmation, affection and integrity. They are good at identifying inconsistencies in themselves and others. INFPs are romantics.
INFPs and Work / Career
They work well in solitude. However, their agreeable and kind disposition allows them to work well with others. They set high standards for themselves and strive for perfection, integrity and honesty. Their job must be fulfilling and meaningful. Otherwise, they lose interest and become discouraged. They are creative and enjoy generating and working with ideas. Their life's work must fulfill their idealism.
INFP Career Matches
The following careers are possible matches for individuals with the INFP personality.
- Activist
- Church Worker
- Missionary
- Educational Consultant
- Social Worker
- Physical Therapist
- Fashion Designer
- Counselor
- Teacher
- Musician
- Therapist
- Actor/Actress
- Artist
- Journalist
- Professor
- Minister
- Filmmaker
- Librarian
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Writer
- Psychologist
- Translator/Interpreter
- Social Scientist
- Web Designer
- Photographer
- Human Resources
- Video Editor
- Holistic Health Practitioner
- Speech Pathologist
- Employee Development Specialist
- Researcher
Take the Assessment to get your personal career matches based on a comprehensive analysis of your personality.
INFPs and Learning / School
INFPs love to excel and learn. They grow restless in rigid and impersonal environments. When engaged, they can learn well on their own. Although they might pursue an educational avenue to please others, they are happiest when they are true to their own identity and sensitive nature. They have a need to create and express themselves.
INFP Strengths and Weaknesses
There are strength and weaknesses that INFPs are more likely to possess than others.
Typical INFP Strengths
- Loyal and devoted
- Deep capacity to care and love
- Warm and playful
- Excellent at reading feelings and motives of others
- Desires to meet the needs of others
- Tends to react emotionally
- Extreme dislike of criticism
- Tendency to blame themselves
- Has trouble in conflict situations
Take the Assessment for an in-depth look at your strengths plus personalized relationship, career and learning strategies.
Famous INFPs
The following famous people and fictional characters can be classified as INFPs with reasonable accuracy.
Famous INFP People
- Albert Schweitzer
- Theologian, Doctor, Pianist
- Princess Diana
- Princess of Wales
- William Shakespeare
- Poet, Playwright
- Henry W. Longfellow
- Poet
- A. A. Milne
- Author (Winnie the Pooh)
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Author (Little House on...)
- Helen Keller
- Author, Activist, Lecturer
- Fred Rogers
- Mister Rogers
- Dick Clark
- Television Personality
- John F. Kennedy, Jr.
- Lawyer, Publisher
- Neil Diamond
- Singer, Musician
- Tom Brokaw
- Television Journalist
- Virgil
- Ancient Roman Poet
- John
- Disciple of Jesus
- James Taylor
- Singer-songwriter
- Audrey Hepburn
- Actress
- Scott Bakula
- Actor (Star Trek)
- Lisa Kudrow
- Actress (Friends)
- Aldous Huxley
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Author (Lord of the Rings)
- Peter Jackson
- Filmmaker (Lord of the Rings)
Fictional INFP Characters
- Calvin
- Calvin and Hobbes
- Anne
- Anne of Green Gables
- Doctor Julian Bashir
- Star Trek: Deep Space 9
- Bastian Balthazar Bux
- The Neverending Story
- E.T.
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Doug Funnie
- Doug cartoon
- Tommy Pickles
- Rugrats
- Rocko
- Rocko's Modern Life
- Fox Mulder
- X-Files
- Deanna Troi
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Wesley Crusher
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
Conclusion
INFP Dreamers are highly idealistic. They defend their values and do not like to have them challenged. They are catalysts for harmony and healing. Their greatest contribution is their ability to be present with another person at a deep level.
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INFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To a Healer, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. They see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.
Typically unconventional, Healers often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. They value originality and want to be authentic and individual in what they do. Following tradition holds little appeal for the INFP, who would prefer to invent something that feels unique to them.
INFPs are usually flexible and accommodating, and can often see many points of view. They usually try to support other people but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated. They especially hate being steamrolled, and want an open, supportive exchange of ideas.
INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. However, they also tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and can sometimes seem aloof, especially to new acquaintances. They prefer to seek depth in relationships where they feel a real connection.
INFPs in the Population
INFP is the ninth most common type in the population. They make up:
- 4% of the general population
- 5% of women
- 4% of men
Popular Hobbies
Popular hobbies for INFPs include poetry, creative writing, music, photography, theater, and visual art.
Famous INFPs include Isabel Myers (creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), St. John the disciple, Carl Rogers, Princess Diana, George Orwell, Audrey Hepburn, Fred Rogers, A.A. Milne, Helen Keller, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts, and William Shakespeare.
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Research on INFP
Interesting facts about the INFP:
- On personality trait measures, score as Artistic, Reflective, Careless, Sensitive, Flexible, and Appreciative
- Among least likely of all types to suffer heart disease
- In men, among least likely to report chronic pain
- Second highest of all types to report marital dissatisfaction
- Among most likely to have suicidal thoughts in college
- Tend to be more successful than the average in learning a foreign language
- Among types most likely to be dissatisfied with their work
- Personal values include Autonomy and Creativity
- Overrepresented in occupations in counseling, writing, and the arts
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INFP
Questor/Healer - "I Never Find Perfection"
INFPs present a calm, pleasant face to the world. They appear to be tranquil and peaceful to others, with simple desires. In fact, the INFP internally feels his or her life intensely. In the relationship arena, this causes them to have a very deep capacity for love and caring which is not frequently found with such intensity in the other types. The INFP does not devote their intense feelings towards just anyone, and are relatively reserved about expressing their inner-most feelings. They reserve their deepest love and caring for a select few who are closest to them. INFPs are generally laid-back, supportive and nurturing in their close relationships. With Introverted Feeling dominating their personality, they're very sensitive and in-tune with people's feelings, and feel genuine concern and caring for others. Slow to trust others and cautious in the beginning of a relationship, an INFP will be fiercely loyal once they are committed. With their strong inner core of values, they are intense individuals who value depth and authenticity in their relationships, and hold those who understand and accept the INFP's perspectives in especially high regard. INFPs are usually adaptable and congenial, unless one of their ruling principles has been violated, in which case they stop adapting and become staunch defenders of their values. They will be uncharacteristically harsh and rigid in such a situation.
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INFPs are very aware of their own space, and the space of others. They value their personal space, and the freedom to do their own thing. They will cherish the mate who sees the INFP for who they are, and respects their unique style and perspectives. The INFP is not likely to be overly jealous or possessive, and is likely to respect their mate's privacy and independence. In fact, the INFP is likely to not only respect their mate's perspectives and goals, but to support them with loyal firmness.
In general, INFPs are warmly affirming and loving partners who make the health of their relationships central in their lives. Although cautious in the beginning, they become firmly loyal to their committed relationships, which are likely to last a lifetime. They take their relationships very seriously, and will put forth a great deal of effort into making them work.
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