Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Healing the Healer ~ Self-Help

Healers
Healing the Healer

INFPs benefit from thinking twice, taking deep breaths, whatever they need to do to calm themselves, before it gets to this extreme.

Being the perfectionist creates a tendency to be his or her own worst critic. They may have problems working in a group because the other members may not be as committed and diligent as the INFP. In other situations, giving it more than their best shot is admirable, but here, they may appear to be control happy.

Combating these negatives is one of balancing their high ideals with the rigors of everyday living. It is important to resolve this dichotomy for their peace of mind and happiness. They’re bent on giving back in hands-on situations rather than in a more concrete logical way. This type of attribute also makes them more comfortable writing about their feelings than telling someone how much they care.

Because they write so well, they may be drawn to this creative outlet as a career, or consider counseling, teaching or social services as a fit.

“You didn’t hear a word I said,” that’s not something anyone will ever say to an INFP. They listen intently, believing it’s the thoughtful thing to do.

This act of caring puts people at ease and makes the INFP a trusted friend and confidante. Although it’s not always easy for them to express their feelings, they are genuinely concerned, warm and understanding. He or she tries to avoid conflicts but when it’s a necessity, they come from a feeling perspective, rather than placing blame. This is all well and good, but the INFP needs to be aware that sometimes this stance makes them appear to be too emotional and rather irrational.

They have everything it takes to accomplish great things and to become better and better with each passing day.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

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