Among the MBTI 16 personality , the INFJ personality (usually known as the 'advocate' or 'idealist') is often regarded as the most thoughtful and empathetic type of person. But at the same time, they are also the group of people who are most likely to feel anxious and stressed. They care about society, care about others, and at the same time they also have high requirements for themselves. Although this 'living for ideals' personality setting is admirable, it also makes INFJ particularly physically and mentally exhausted.
If you are rated as an INFJ after performing a free MBTI test (Myers-Briggs personality test free) , you must be familiar with the following sources of stress:
1. Fear of making mistakes: the high pressure brought by high standards
INFJ personality is born to pursue perfection and has extremely high moral and behavioral standards for yourself and others. They not only want to 'do the right thing', but also want to 'do the right thing'. Once a mistake is made, no matter it is a small work mistake or a subtle negligence in interpersonal communication, it will make them unable to let go for a long time.
Many INFJs will fall into a 'regret cycle', reviewing their behavior repeatedly, and even blaming themselves for not foreseeing the problem in advance. Making mistakes in public and disappointing others is the most intolerable situation.
People with such personalities need to learn how to face mistakes and see them as opportunities for growth. Only by letting go of your obsession with perfection can you gain true relaxation in your heart.
2. Competitive atmosphere: 'Nightmare Scene' of cooperative personality
For INFJs, fierce competition not only does not motivate them, but is a source of pressure. In an environment full of 'winner-take-all' thinking, they often feel out of place. They tend to cooperate, win-win, and focus on the harmonious development of the collective rather than fighting each other.
At work, if the team is too utilitarian or internal relationships are tense, INFJ can easily exhaust emotional energy. They are unwilling to do anything to achieve their goals, and they also hate the culture of 'stepping on others to climb up'. In order to avoid conflict, some INFJs will take the initiative to give up opportunities and put others in front of themselves.
But suppressing oneself for a long time will also backfire your physical and mental health. INFJ needs to understand: moderate pursuit of personal value does not go against their idealism. Fighting for yourself does not mean giving up kindness.
3. Social injustice: The pain of not seeing the world
Many INFJs are extremely sensitive to social issues and public events. Information on war, poverty, discrimination, etc. will arouse strong emotional resonance in their hearts. They are often angry or powerless about 'why the world is so unfair.'
This social justice-driven emotion makes INFJ eager to 'do something' to change the status quo. They may actively participate in public welfare, environmental protection, advocacy projects, and even sacrifice their personal lives for it.
However, it is unrealistic to 'save the world alone'. INFJ must learn to withdraw at the right time and let yourself take a breath. The problems in the world are never solved by one person, but every effort is the seed of light.
4. The plan is disrupted: hate life of 'leave as you say'
As a personality type with a 'J' tendency, INFJs usually prefer to plan ahead. They feel strong uneasiness when facing unknowns and emergencies. Especially sudden changes, such as work adjustments, interpersonal changes or failures in planning, will make them difficult to adapt.
They need time to digest every change and rebuild the psychological order. If such changes occur frequently, it is very easy to cause anxiety.
This obsession with order will at some point limit their flexibility. INFJ can practice accepting the 'imperfect present' and believe that improvised decisions are also a way to grow. After all, life can never be fully previewed.
5. Emotional backlog: The normal troubles of internally contaminated personality
INFJs are mostly introverted emotional handlers. They are not good at expressing emotions instantly, especially negative emotions. In order not to hurt others and maintain interpersonal relationships, they often suppress their emotions and choose to digest them alone.
This leads to emotions easily accumulate in the subconscious mind. Once a certain point breaks out, emotional collapse, insomnia, and even somatosomnified stress reactions (such as headaches, stomach pain, etc.).
The solution is to cultivate healthy emotional expression. INFJ can try to write a diary, conduct psychological counseling, or gain insight into yourself through INFJ's advanced personality profiles and find a balanced way to live in peace with the world.
Conclusion: You are kind and worthy of being treated with gentleness
INFJ personality is 'the candlelight that illuminates others', but it is also easy to be burned by one's own light. Caring about the world is your talent, but you don’t have to bear the pain of the whole world. Relaxation, accepting imperfections in a timely manner, and setting boundaries for yourself are also an important step toward your ideal life.
If you suspect that you are an INFJ personality, it is recommended that you pass the official latest free MBTI personality test on the official website of PsycTest Quiz (psychtest.cn) to gain an in-depth understanding of your personality type. At the same time, you can also obtain more professional and systematic personal interpretations through MBTI's advanced personality profile , helping you make more suitable choices in interpersonal relationships, career planning, and self-exploration.
You can also read more INFJ personality interpretation articles , or check out the detailed analysis of MBTI INFJ personality to deeply analyze the power hidden behind this mysterious and complex personality.
Understanding yourself is the first step towards freedom. Don't let anxiety cover up your light.
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