The MBTI is the most popular personality test in the world, and it’s a requisite in many firms and universities to take the test. It’s essentially an “indicator” that helps people get a better understanding of their inner conflicts. The indicator doesn’t tell you if you’re this or that—it simply indicates you how much of this and that you have in you.
Based on roughly 100 questions, the test is directly related to Jungian typology. It’s worthwhile mentioning that where many express their discontent with classifying people into “types,” the test is used from the CIA to Fortune 100 companies.
Because at best, it gives you a rough sketch of your own self. And it can also help you understand your emotional states, which can help you express and process and express emotions better. You can take the test here if you don’t already know your type, and proceed with our blog.
Understanding Introverted and Extraverted Feeling
Of the many functions which the MBTI indicator uses, you either end up being classified as an introverted or an extraverted feeler. If you’re an introverted feeler (Fi) you’re more focused on your own feelings, whereas if you’re an extroverted feeler (Fe) you’ll be more attuned to the feelings of those around you. The order of the function—dominant/primary, auxiliary/secondary, tertiary, or inferior—defines how important this function is to your specific personality.
It is based on these functions that we have classified the types into pairs for this blog, and will be discussing how you can strengthen your emotional status.
INFJs and ISFJs
Both ISFJs and INFJs have secondary Fe. Introverted and private, these people need regular alone-time to function. They’re empathetic and fairly cognizant of how others feel around them. This makes them always consider how their actions will make others around them feel. These people often struggle with their own feelings.
The solution? Venting, ranting, or even writing a diary. Therapy greatly helps as well.
ESTPs and ENTPs
Both these types have tertiary Fe. Detached and rational, these types value logic over gratifying the feelings of those around them. However, being great wizards with words, they almost always find the right words to express themselves without offending others. They have a harder time with their own emotions, which they try to stifle and suffocate.
The solution? Give them space to compartmentalize what they’re feeling, and they’ll come around. Being extroverts, they can’t keep away for long (unless a core value has been grossly violated).
ISTPs and INTPs
These are the two types with the least developed Feeling function, with an inferior Fe forcing them to take a radically logical approach to all problems—feelings included, which are also treated as a problem. Although their extraverted feeling makes them want to have people around them treated fairly, they don’t force themselves to do things to please others. Social niceties and strong emotions are likewise abhorred. They’re usually clueless about their own emotions.
The solution? Don’t overburden with sentimental goo. Rationalize and conceptualize emotions, because ISTPs are great concept absorbers.
ISFPs and INFPs
Idealistic and introverted, these types have dominant Fi, which makes them very aware of their own feelings. They’re good at identifying their own emotions, and can deal with these emotions on their own. However, their dominant introverted feeling can limit their horizons by making them excessively focused on their own selves, since they tend to put their own emotions on a pedestal.
The solution? Don’t be overly negative around these folks—in other words; you have to be careful not to hurt their feelings. If you must criticize, do it in private, respecting their sentimental integrity.
ESFPs and ENFPs
Adventurous and the life of parties, these folks have dominant Fe, and can navigate through an ocean of emotions easily. They’re always great at assessing the emotional atmosphere around them, and are deep, serious feelers. However, their expertise with other people’s feelings makes them a little aloof when it comes to their feelings, which keeps them from forming strong bonds with others.
The solution? Make friends with them (they make friends easily) but talk to them beyond social niceties. Show them affirmation and encouragement, and they’ll slowly open up.
INTJs and ISTJs
Stoic and pragmatic, these logical beings have Fi as a tertiary function, which makes them fairly attuned to their own feelings. Although they’re more on the logical side of things, they’re sensitive feelers and can form deep bonds that extend a lifetime. However, they’ll always choose their own satisfaction over that of others.
The solution? Give them time to allow them to process their emotions. They’re logical beings, but cognizant enough to figure out right from wrong. Don’t be pushy.
ESTJs and ENTJs
Natural leaders with inferior Fi, these types have a natural distrust for people—especially the more expressive types, such as ENFPs. Their extremely logical approach can cause them to become tunnel-visioned, and they often dismiss their own feelings. These people are workaholics and always trying to find some project that will distract them from all this feeling-business around them.
The solution? Try to nudge them into socializing more. They’re fairly extraverted, and will eventually give in. You have to be patient and appeal to their interests, though.
Still not set on how to deal with your emotional turmoil or have a phobia of expressing your feelings? Book a hypnosis sessions over Skype with Rekha Shrivastava at Blossom Hypnosis today, and get a free consultation.
Links
https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/c-g-jungs-theory.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4746054/
https://magazine.ivy.com/2017/02/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-cia-spy/
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00787R000300200001-8.pdf
https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00789R002200010001-6.pdf
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