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Personality Type INFP: Idealist

Idealists (INFPs) have strong values and ideals. They like to do work that aligns with these values. They focus on their own growth and the growth of others. They want to share their values and ideals with others and may be interested in helping humanity. They are usually flexible and relaxed, but they become firm when a valued belief is at risk. Idealists enjoy thinking and discussing ways to create positive changes in the future. They often feel energetic and commit fully to projects that matter to them.

Preferences of the INFP:

  • Quiet, serious, sensitive, and kind
  • Loyal and faithful
  • Not interested in leading or controlling others
  • Flexible
  • Likely original and creative
  • Enjoy the present

How do others view INFPs?

INFPs easily adapt. They are flexible unless something important to them is threatened. They care a lot about other people, showing this more through actions (help) than words. They tend to observe and support rather than organize. They dislike dominating others. They sometimes tend to avoid decisions or underestimate their own achievements.

Others view INFPs as:

  • Skilled
  • Representative
  • Flexible
  • People with a sense of humor
  • Creative
  • Helpful

Pitfalls and development points of the INFP:

When INFPs find themselves in a place where they cannot use their characteristics and talents, they can sometimes:

  • Reject or not take logical systems seriously
  • Feel incompetent to process complex matters
  • Overlook the broad context of a decision
  • Work less carefully and not finish things

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