In psychology, 'courage' does not mean that there is no fear, but that you still choose to persist in the face of fear. It is precisely because of the existence of fear that there is the meaning of courage. For the INFJ type, one of the MBTI type 16 personality , courage is not talent, but psychological qualities that can be cultivated after birth.
In the MBTI personality type, INFJ personality is often referred to as “the advocates of idealism”, who are quiet, firm, and have strong sense of values and morality. But it is precisely because of this idealism that many INFJs often amplify their sense of 'not brave enough' when facing fear. This article will take you to fully understand the 'brave traits' in INFJ's personality, and combine it with PsycTest Quiz's free MBTI personality test to explore how to train true inner courage step by step.
Is the INFJ personality really not brave?
In our opinion, many people with INFJ personality are not not brave, but have a higher standard of 'courage'. The brave men in their hearts may be the kind of fearless and stand up for justice, so they will underestimate the courage they show in their daily lives. In fact, INFJ is one of the few personality types willing to help others when they are bullied—but they tend to stand up for others rather than fight for their own rights.
In addition, INFJ type people are often representative of the 'ideal type'. They tend to over-reflect on themselves and have extremely high requirements for themselves. They are not necessarily lacking in courage, but are more likely to fall into the psychological cycle of 'I'm not good enough'. This mentality also explains why many INFJs appear hesitant when facing risks - not because they are cowardly, but because they care too much about the results and worry too much about affecting the people around them.
Fear comes from a desire to control the unknown
Research shows that INFJ is one of the most risk-avoiding types of MBTI type 16 personality. They have a higher demand for a sense of security and prefer to act in predictable environments. Therefore, they are prone to strong discomfort when facing situations where they need to 'take risks', such as expressing opinions publicly, introducing themselves in strange occasions, trying new challenges, etc.
They are worried about failure, fear of losing relationships, and are even more afraid of loneliness and misunderstanding than most personality types. These psychological barriers may become real stumbling blocks on the INFJ's growth path.
At this time, it is recommended that you further understand your hidden personality needs through the PsycTest Quiz official website (psychtest.cn) and identify the 'hidden fear' that hinders your progress.
How to exercise courage in INFJ? Four practical suggestions
Courage can be trained, just like building muscles. The following four strategies are especially suitable for highly sensitive and meaning-seeking personality types such as INFJ:
1. Face your inner fear
List your fears one by one, whether it is socializing, expressing, changing, or failure... you will find that many fears are not actually as powerful as you imagined. The key is to distinguish which fears are 'rational safety warnings' and which are 'irrational emotional reactions'.
Suggestion: Use note-taking software or diary to record the situation you escape every time, and then think about the reasons behind it.
2. Expand the boundaries of the comfort zone
Set a 'breakthrough task' every month, such as actively talking to strangers, speaking in public, trying a new skill, etc. Don’t pursue huge changes, but stick to small daily breakthroughs.
Every time you overcome the discomfort, you will gradually expand your comfort zone and accumulate real confidence and courage.
3. Pursuing authentic expression
INFJ often suppresses their true feelings because they are afraid of hurting others. But long-term survival in a way that 'pleased others' will make them lose themselves. Being brave enough to be yourself is the deepest psychological freedom.
Learn to say 'no', express real needs, and refuse to cater to - this is an important step for INFJ to mature.
4. Practice and act
Many things can be simulated in advance, such as asking for instructions from superiors, expressing different opinions, and making suggestions. You can practice through the mirror or find friends to play the scene.
Don’t wait for “confidence” to knock on the door. Confidence is a reward after action, not a prerequisite.
What does courage mean to INFJ?
For INFJ, courage is not only about facing fear, but also about the determination to protect inner faith. They may not want to be high-profile, but when they encounter real 'injustice', 'immoral' and 'violent values', they are often the most determined and actionable group of people.
There is no need to be a hero who changes the world, every INFJ can shine in the corner of his life. You can start with a small thing, such as defending the dignity of others, or insisting on doing something that scares you but thinks it is right.
Through the MBTI Advanced Personality Profile , you will get a deeper INFJ personality analysis, including the advantages of your talents, hidden blind spots, and how to embrace life’s uncertainty in a more mature way.
INFJ personality summary
- Character traits Keywords : idealism, introspection, empathy, sense of mission, risk avoidance
- Common fears : failure, interpersonal conflict, misunderstanding, loneliness, out of control
- Courage advantage : stand up for faith, silently uphold justice, and be morally powerful
- Growth advice : Identify fear, expand comfort zone, practice authentic expression, and continue to act
If you want to know more about INFJ's personality details and growth suggestions, please read:
If you have not done an MBTI test or are not sure of your personality type, it is recommended to use the free MBTI personality test provided by PsycTest Quiz. It uses the internationally universal Myers-Briggs model and is the first step to explore yourself and discover potential.
Being brave is not fearless, but moving forward with fear. Every INFJ can become the holder of the glimmer that illuminates the dark night.
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