In a fast-paced and high-pressure modern society, each of us is burdened with different forms of 'psychological load'. It is not only a accumulation of to-do items, but also a long-term state of mental tension. For example, you may not do anything on the surface, but your mind is already filled with countless plans, concerns and self-question. This is the essence of psychological load - an invisible but continuous energy consumption of mind .
But in the MBTI type 16 personality , the psychological burden of the INFP type (often called 'mediators') is particularly special and heavy . Compared with other personality types that tend to act and execute, INFP is more likely to fall into the struggle between ideals and reality, emotions and values.
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The psychological burden of INFP is not 'too many things', but 'too heavy emotions'
Many MBTI test users mentioned in their feedback that as an INFP, it is always easy to think too much but do too little . People of this type are usually not good at simplifying tasks, and they are more likely to give each decision emotional and moral meaning.
For example, changing medical insurance is a simple process for most people to compare prices and services. But for INFP, you may think: 'Which guarantee plan is more in line with my values?', 'Is the allocation of medical resources fair?', 'If I choose the wrong one, will it cause a burden to my family?' These deep considerations have turned a task that should have been completed quickly into a complex mental pull.
In Chinese culture, we often talk about 'a gentleman is cautious in his own right' - still sticking to his inner moral standards when he is alone. INFP is exactly like this: they are not without execution, but they pay too much attention to their inner sense of morality and ideals, which has led to a delay in advancing things.
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According to the behavioral patterns of a large number of users on the PsycTest Quiz platform after using MBTI tests , the INFP population generally reflects several psychological states:
- It is easy to overestimate your emotional tolerance and underestimate the complexity of reality
- When faced with choices, often fall into a vicious cycle of 'procrastination + anxiety'
- Once emotions accumulate, they are prone to 'stop' and do not make any decisions.
- Often blame yourself for not achieving your goal and fall into internal consumption mode
An INFP user once described himself like this: 'It's not that I don't want to do it, but that I want to be perfect in everything. But the more I want to be perfect, the less I can't start.' This sentence represents a true portrayal of many INFP's inner heart.
Dual Amplifiers with Intrinsic Conflicts: T vs A
In MBTI, each personality is also divided into assertive and emotionally sensitive. In the INFP population, T-shaped (emotionally sensitive type) is more likely to feel the stress and confusion of life .
Displayed in user feedback from PsycTest Quiz (psychtest.cn):
- About 90% of users in T-type INFP said they 'often feel overwhelmed by life'
- In contrast, only about 50% of A-type (emotionally stable) INFPs have similar feelings
This difference shows that even for the same personality type, the 'emotional stability' of personality can greatly affect the degree of perception of psychological load. Many times, what really drags down us is not the task itself, but how we feel it and respond to it .
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Is it wrong to be slow?
In a society that emphasizes efficiency, rapid and quantifiable results, INFP appears to be 'out of place'. They are more like the 'hermits' in Chinese tradition - advocating spiritual independence, self-cultivation, and not pursuing short-term utilitarianism. However, this kind of trait is easy to bring misunderstandings and pressure in real life.
Many INFPs will experience 'active slowdown' or even 'emotional shutdown' under the high-intensity pace of life. This is not laziness, but an instinctive reaction of 'self-protection'. Unfortunately, the social environment often lacks understanding of this 'slow-paced psychological mechanism', which aggravates the internal contradictions and loneliness of INFP.
How to reduce this 'emotional psychological burden'?
For INFP, the key to reducing psychological burden is not to do more, but to reconcile the inner obsession with 'meaning' and 'perfection' . The following methods are worth a try:
- 'De-emotional' tasks : learn to treat small tasks like processing express orders, and finish them first before evaluating them.
- Set the bottom line rather than the high line : from 'I have to be perfect' to 'I will do 70% first, it's good.'
- Introduce external structure : use the Pomodoro Work Method, Task Management App, and external reminder mechanism to help yourself transform from abstract ideals to realistic actions.
- Accepting yourself who is 'can't do it' : Not everything needs to achieve ideals, and sometimes 'just' is not a bad idea.
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Conclusion: Understanding yourself is the first step to get out of psychological load
For INFP, psychological load is often not 'many things', but 'deep emotions'. We must learn to find a sustainable balance between ideals and reality - we do not have to be perfect at all times, nor do we need to be fully responsible for everything. When you learn to accept your imperfect self, a lot of psychological pressure will be self-defeating.
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