Insecurities & Contradictions (Collective Contemplations)

Everybody feels insecure from time to time; it's part of being human. Some people feel insecure about their identity, their worth, or due to comparisons or societal expectations. This blog post is inspired by a poem I wrote a couple of weeks ago. Through that reflection, I realised my insecurities are closely tied to my [...]

INFP Social Relations (Ask an INFP #7)

Welcome back to the "Ask an INFP" blog series, where I answer questions and discuss topics as requested by some of my lovely readers. If you would like to participate, feel free to leave a comment, contact me on instagram (@infpinsights) or send an email to infpinsights@gmail.com. While I certainly don't claim to have all [...]

My High School Experience (as an INFP)

I graduate high school this year, so I thought I’d reflect upon my high school years and share my experience of it being an INFP personality type, and also a bit of my own personal life story. Hope you enjoy! FYI: I attended a private co-educational Christian school in a regional city in Australia. In Australia, [...]

Extroverted Intuition (Ne) in INFPs

Extroverted Intuition (Ne) can be defined as seeing possibilities, making connections and seeking to understand the external world in a symbolic, abstract way. For INFPs, developing our auxiliary function of Ne can be a key for greater freedom, creative expression and meaningful personal development. By complementing our sophisticated, internal value system with a well-rounded intuitive [...]

“Journeys” – Poem

What a joyful journey it is To become oneself A delightful liberation A free-falling emancipation Yet full of deliberation How I longed for that day   What a beautiful journey it is To finally see the light Through an open heart Now together not apart Through knowing where to start How I longed for that [...]

Valuing Quiet People

I can confidently say one of the most frequently asked questions I received throughout my childhood and teen years was "why are you so quiet?" If you can relate, let this post be an encouragement to you. Society tells us that the ideal personality is one that is outgoing, sociable and extraverted. Quiet people are [...]

Introverted Feeling (Fi) in INFPs

Welcome to the first of a new series here on INFP Insights, where we'll be discussing each cognitive function of the INFP personality type and how it plays a role in everyday life. Hopefully this will be helpful to anyone new to MBTI or Jungian cognitive function theory, or if you're just wanting to learn [...]