How to Break Free of Your INFJ Perfectionism

Four Steps for Turning Your Big Ideas into Reality and Making a Difference in the World

Perfectionism has stopped me in my tracks more times than I care to remember. I’ve had numerous brilliant ideas and exciting dreams that I’ve given up on before ever starting because I’m afraid of subpar results. This is a challenge that all INFJs wrestle with at some point.

Your INFJ ability to see the future and vivid possibilities gets you all-kinds-of-excited about an idea, while your idealism weighs you down like an anchor, forbidding you to make a move.

The predicament is that you’ll never be happy until you begin to take action and realize your dreams.

If you’re tired of letting perfectionism hold you back from your potential, here are a few suggestions that may help you overcome your perfectionism and take more action.

Are you tired of letting your INFJ perfectionism hold you back from your potential? Check out these four practical steps for breaking free!

6 Things You Should Know About Your INFJ Self

What I wish someone would have told me about myself as an INFJ...

Every INFJ has felt misunderstood at one time or another. It’s a natural consequence of being one of the rarest personality types.

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Sadly, people naturally assume that you’re like them, and some will tell you that there’s something wrong with you if you’re the least bit different.

Over the past couple years, I’ve come to embrace my INFJ personality, but for a long time, I wondered why I was so different. I regularly felt broken, frustrated, unappreciated, and out of place. I wish someone would have told me how and why I was different and that I’m okay.

If you’re an INFJ, wrestling with what makes you so different, here are six things I want you to know about yourself.

Want a life that better suited to your INFJ personality? Download the list of My Favorite INFJ Resources to discover how to create it.

If you are an INFJ, you know what it's like to feel different. Here are six things you should know about yourself - things I wish someone had told me.

How to Tell if You Are an Extroverted Introvert (Podcast)

11 Signs You Are a Social Introvert

How can you tell if you’re an extroverted introvert?

When it comes to introversion, there’s a lot of confusion. The dictionary definition is partly to blame. Google defines introvert as follows: “a shy, reticent person.”

While there are introverts who are shy and standoffish, the majority of introverts are neither, as the author’s of Confident You point out. Nevertheless, years of false associations compound the problem. Most people assume they know what an introvert is, and then they look for evidence to support their false assumption.

The reality is that there are a variety of introverts – eight different kinds to be exact. And some of them prefer more people contact than others.

Check out this episode of the I Speak People Show to determine whether or not you are an extroverted introvert.

Want to know if you’re an extroverted introvert? Download the quiz, and find out!

Are you trying to figure out whether or not you're an extroverted introvert? Check out these 11 telltale signs, and find out for sure!

5 Things that Make an INTP One-of-a-Kind

What makes an INTP tick?

The INTP personality type has many nicknames including “the absent-minded professor”, “the thinker”, “the architect”, and “the logician”, and they all pay tribute to an incredible mind. Albert Einstein, Adam Smith, and Abraham Lincoln were famous INTPs, after all.

This past year, I’ve gotten to know a few INTPs well. What’s struck me about their personality is how easily they combine logic and creativity. They’re master problem solvers with an unparalleled ability to focus. To hear from two INTPs, check out this podcast.

Our world owes a lot to INTPs. Here are just a few reasons INTPs are awesome.

Want a life better suited to your INTP personality? Download the list of My Favorite INTP Resources and learn how to create it.

What makes an INTP tick? How can you know if you or someone you know is one? Check out this article to learn 5 things that make an INTP one-of-a-kind.

How to Tell if You Are an Extroverted Introvert

11 Signs You Are a Social Introvert

How can you tell if you’re an extroverted introvert?

I’m a teacher, so I work with people all day long. The other day, I told a coworker that I’m an introvert. He looked at me in disbelief: “An introvert? Really? You’re not an introvert!”

When it comes to introversion, there’s a lot of confusion. The dictionary definition is partly to blame. Google defines introvert as follows: “a shy, reticent person.”

While there are introverts who are shy and standoffish, the majority of introverts are neither, as the author’s of Confident You point out. Nevertheless, years of false associations compound the problem. Most people assume they know what an introvert is, and then they look for evidence to support their false assumption.

The reality is that there are a variety of introverts – eight different kinds to be exact. And some of them prefer more people contact than others.

Back to the question: How can you tell what kind of introvert YOU are? I offer you 11 telltale signs.

Are you trying to figure out whether or not you're an extroverted introvert? Check out these 11 telltale signs, and find out for sure!

Taking a Deeper Look at “The Thinker”

An Interview with INTP Introverts

Are you or is someone you know a “Thinker?”

The INTP introvert personality type is also called “The Logician”, “The Architect”, and “The Absent-Minded Professor.” Each of these names gets at what makes this introvert personality type unique.

In this episode of the I Speak People Show, we investigate:

  • What gets “Thinkers” excited…
  • What they enjoy thinking about…
  • How they make decisions…
  • What some of their greatest strengths are…
  • Challenges they face…
  • What it’s like being a “Thinker” who’s married to a spouse with complementary strengths…
  • And more…

Want to figure out your personality type for free?! Download this free resource!

Are you or is someone you know a "Thinker?" If you've ever wondered what the INTP introvert personality type is like, check out this show!

The Myers-Briggs Personality System in Plain English

What’s the Myers-Briggs personality system in plain English?

If you’ve ever wanted a simple explanation of the Myers-Briggs personality system with practical, real-world examples, this show is it. Tune in to learn…

  • Where the personality system comes from
  • How it’s organized
  • What each of its parts means

Want to figure out your personality type for free?! Download this free resource!

If you've ever wanted a simple explanation of the Myers-Briggs personality system with practical, real-world examples, check out this show.

How Do ISTPs Think? One-on-One with a Craftsman

How do you know if you – or someone you love – is an ISTP?

ISTPs are one of eight Myers-Briggs introvert personality types. They are marvelous in-the-moment, hands-on problem solvers. The first thing you might notice about an ISTP is her ability to come up with creative solutions using what’s around her.

Once when I was playing music with friends, we were having trouble mounting a new microphone. We lacked the proper attachment to connect the mike to a stand. Fortunately, there was an ISTP among us. In about five minutes, he came up with a way to zip-tie the mic to a stand so that we could move ahead with the recording process.

What really makes an ISTP shine is his ability to figure out how a system works. Whether he’s studying a car, combine, or computer, he’ll learn each of the parts and how they work together. Then, with this in-depth understanding, he’ll be able to quickly diagnose and fix any problems that arise.

ISTPs are introverts with an eye for detail and an appreciation for efficiency. They’re thinkers through-and-through, but they also savor new experiences, spontaneity, and variety.

To give you a first-hand look at how an ISTP thinks, I interviewed a good friend of mine and asked him eight questions that get to the heart of the ISTP personality. As you read his responses, think about yourself – or that person you know or love – and see if the ISTP introvert personality type is a good fit.

(To determine your own personality type, check out this series.)

How do you know if you - or someone you love - is an ISTP? How does someone with this introvert personality type think? Read the post to find out.

7 Reasons to Love INFPs

INFPs are one of the rarer introvert personality types, making up about four percent of the population. Because they are artistic, sensitive, nonconformists, they’re also quite unique. Over the past 10 years, I’ve gotten to know a few INFPs decently well. And I can attest that there’s a lot to love about these one-of-a-kind introverts.

Here are 7 reasons I love the INFP personality type.

There's a lot to love about the INFP personality. And since they only make up about 4 percent of the population, they're really quite unique. Find out why!