Among the MBTI personality types, INFP personality (also known as the 'mediator type') is often considered sensitive, empathetic, introvert and idealistic. Although we often try to be calm and unwilling to bring our emotions to others, we often experience severe emotional fluctuations and pressure in our hearts. How to help INFP better face and relieve stress? This article will provide you with three practical stress relief strategies tailored for INFP.
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Unique Source of INFP Stress
People with INFP personality type pay great attention to their emotional state and are also very sensitive to emotions in the external environment. They often play the role of 'emotional supporters' and provide emotional support to others, but are not good at expressing their troubles. Although this ability to 'support others' sky' is worthy of appreciation, it also makes INFP absorb too much negative energy without realizing it.
More importantly, INFPs tend to suppress emotions, avoid stressors , and even choose to 'escape' rather than 'face' in the face of stress, which also makes them one of the worst types of people with the MBTI personality type of stress management.
So how can INFP truly get out of anxiety and find inner peace?
1. Don’t wait for the emotions to be “right”, start taking action now
The survey shows that 87% of INFP-type personalities tend to procrastinate and do not start processing tasks until the deadline is approaching.
Does it sound familiar? Have you been overwhelmed by an unfinished task late at night?
People with INFP often think that 'I can only do things if I have the emotions in place', but the reality is that you don't need to wait until your emotions are ready before you start acting . Instead of waiting for motivation, it is better to actively create a small breakthrough to drive a positive emotional reaction.
Practical suggestions:
- Set a five-minute task : just write one sentence, organize one folder, and wash one plate. You will find that as long as you start, the pressure behind will not be that terrible.
- Allowing the task to be imperfect : The first step does not require perfection, as long as you start it, it is already a huge victory.
Avoid misunderstandings:
- Don’t fall into the thinking trap of “I’m not focused enough/not confident enough/not prepared enough”, that will only lead to a vicious cycle of procrastination.
- Don’t wait until your mood improves before taking action, but force your emotions to become positive through actions .
2. Organize the space, is to organize the emotions
The survey shows that 90% of INFPs say they hope to do better in cleaning and organizing.
Although it sounds simple and 'tidying up the room' does not seem to be a psychotherapy, a refreshing and tidy environment can indeed help INFP stabilize its mood and regain control . Especially for environmentally sensitive INFPs, cluttered spaces often exacerbate internal uneasiness.
Practical suggestions:
- Start from one corner : tidy up your desk, make your bed, and empty the garbage.
- Adding small items that make people happy : plants, aromatherapy, and comfortable cushions can enhance the healing feeling of the space.
Avoid misunderstandings:
- Don't turn 'tidy up' into an excuse to delay other things.
- There is no need to clean the whole house at once, the goal is to create a 'spiritual habitat' rather than sanitation competitions.
3. Learn to 'talk for yourself' not to make excuses for others
The survey shows that 81% of INFPs often feel overwhelmed by life.
INFP has a natural 'beautiful filter', and can always see advantages in others and find meaning in the world. Although this trait is precious, it also makes them 'out of focus' on themselves.
Practical suggestions:
- Imagine you are comforting a friend and then giving this sentence to yourself . You might say, 'Although it's hard now, you've worked hard. If you stick with it, everything will be better.'
- Write down these words and post them in places you often see them as a gentle reminder you give to yourself .
Avoid misunderstandings:
- Positive thinking ≠self-deception. Acknowledging the existence of difficulties is the first step in emotional recovery .
- Don’t use “others are more miserable than me” to belittle your feelings.
Summarize
Want to have a deeper understanding of your MBTI personality type? We recommend that you read the MBTI Advanced Personality Archive , which provides a more in-depth analysis of the behavioral patterns, stress response methods, interpersonal interactions, career choices and other contents of each personality. If you are an INFP, I believe you will find more resonance and inspiration in it.
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When pursuing the peace and reality of the inner world, INFP people need not only the release of emotions, but also the breakthrough of actions . We can’t avoid stress forever, but we can choose a more gentle and effective way to face it. May you still find yourself and find balance in anxiety and challenges.
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