Myers Briggs
ISTP Shadow: The ISTP Dark Side
The shadow type of ISTP is ESTJ. In Jungian psychology, the shadow represents the unconscious self and the aspects of our personality that we don’t accept as part of our ego identity. The shadow tends to manifest in ways unaware to us as a disruptive and negative force, However, when brought into our greater conscious…
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INFP Shadow: The Dark Side of INFP
The shadow type of INFP is ENFJ. Each MBTI type consists of 4 cognitive functions but in truth, every person utilizes all eight. The 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th functions are considered shadow functions. Jungian analyst John Beebe conceptualized the functions in terms of archetypal roles. The 1st being the “hero”, the 2nd; the”good parent”,…
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ENTP Shadow: The Dark Side of ENTP
The shadow type of ENTP is INTJ. According to Carl Jung, the shadow represents the unconscious mind and the darker aspects of personality such as our insecurities, anger and neuroses. In Jung’s theory, the inferior function (the weakest and least developed cognitive function) serves as the gateway to the shadow. A lot of what we…
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INTP Shadow
The inferior function is often regarded as the gateway to the shadow and a bridge to the unconscious. According to Jung, the inferior function is where much of the unwanted, negative and suppressed aspects of our ego-complex reside. In older theories, the inferior function is regarded as being mostly unconscious and constituted the basis of…
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7 Pitfalls That INTPs Should Avoid
Self-sabotage is a counterproductive pattern of behavior where individuals undermine their own success, happiness, or well-being. It often stems from deep-rooted fears, insecurities, or negative beliefs about oneself. While it may offer temporary relief or validation of these beliefs, it ultimately hinders personal growth and fulfillment. Engaging in self-sabotage can lead to missed opportunities, damaged…
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The Spirit Animal of Each MBTI Type
Unless you live inside a Disney movie, animals can’t speak. The quirky animal sidekicks you can get in life tend to focus on eating stuff they shouldn’t, instead of making witty one-liners. But despite it all, animals have a personality. And very distinctive ones at that, too. Dogs do not act like cats or penguins.…
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The Librarian Specialty Best Suited for Each MBTI Type
Here are the Library Specialties each MBTI type is likely to be found in based on interviews taken straight out of the MBTI Manual. (more…)
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ENFP Personality Type: the “Campaigner”
Warm, enthusiastic and imaginative, the ENFP is a personality who embraces a life full of possibilities. If you are an ENFP, it means you are a highly creative person who seeks to extract deeper meaning from life’s experiences. You have a penchant for recognizing patterns and connections between ideas and phenomena in the world. (more…)
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INFP Personality Type: the “Mediator”
If you are an INFP, it means that you are an introvert who is passionate, idealistic, sensitive, curious, adaptable and imaginative. For you, what you feel is what’s real and important. You tend to let your heart be your guide in your decisions. You seek to be authentic and true to what you feel is…
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The INTJ Personality: the “Architect”
If you are an INTJ, it means that you are an introvert who is analytical, structured and very strategic. You go about life in a very purposeful and deliberate way. You are someone who thinks ahead and always has a plan for what you intend to do. Surveys show that the average INTJ plans their…
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INTP Personality Type: the “Logician”
If you are an INTP, it means you are an introvert driven by both creative and intellectual urges. You are inquisitive, logical, and above all, deeply contemplative. It is your nature to try and figure out the logic behind everything. You do this because you have a tireless desire to drill down and excavate the…
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The School of Philosophy You Live By Based on MBTI type
Each of the 16 personality types have a way of life and perspective that is meaningful to them on account of their cognitive preferences. These cognitive preferences can likely be distilled into different philosophies that each MBTI type implicitly follows. Here is a look at the school of philosophy that you likely live by according…
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INFJ in Love: 6 Things To Love About INFJ.
When it comes to love and romance, INFJs have a lot to offer. They are fairy tail romantics with lofty ideals. They are emotionally complex and enigmatic. To woo them, you will have to prove yourself an interesting and layered individual in your own right. Getting to know them better can be a challenge, but…
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The Arch Nemesis of Each MBTI Type
Each MBTI type has a type opposite comprised of all the same functions but in reverse order. This opposite type is likely to pose the greatest difficulty for getting along harmoniously. Misunderstandings and clashes are likely to arise whenever these types encounter one another. Here is a look at the “arch nemesis” of each of…
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ENTP Strengths – 7 Advantages of Being ENTP
ENTP forms one of the 4 MBTI types in the temperament group known as the Rationals. Being an ENTP encompasses a number of strengths that prove advantageous to them. Here is a look at 7 strengths associated with being an ENTP. (more…)
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