People with an INFJ personality type tend to be determined, reserved, and altruistic in their behavior. They are idealists and are passionate about making the world a better place. They enjoy close relationships with a few people, but usually prefer working alone.
What is an ISTJ Personality Type
(The Investigator)?
People with an ISTJ personality type tend to be reserved, orderly, and practical in their behavior. They are self-sufficient and work hard to meet their obligations. They prefer to be alone or in small groups of close friends and may be quiet and reserved in large group settings.
Communication
How can INFJ and ISTJ types communicate effectively with each other?
INFJs and ISTJs are very different; though they are both Introverted, Judging personalities, preferring to spend time alone and follow a plan, INFJs are empathetic and creative, while ISTJs process logically and focus on the present.
INFJs should work on expressing themselves more rationally and avoiding being easily offended around ISTJs.
ISTJs should listen to and show empathy toward INFJs, allowing them to share their feelings and open up.
Resolving Conflict
How can INFJ and ISTJ types resolve conflict?
INFJs may have a difficult time addressing conflict. ISTJs should give INFJs the space and support they need to feel safe to express themselves. INFJs should try to be direct and honest, allowing ISTJs to work through the problem step-by-step.
Building Trust
How can INFJ and ISTJ types build trust?
INFJs are likely to trust ISTJs who show concern for INFJs’ feelings. INFJs need to feel safe and understood to build lasting connections.
ISTJs will grow to trust INFJs who learn to be more direct and level-headed; INFJs should also allow ISTJs the independence they need to thrive.
INFJs offer creative and conscientious solutions to a work environment. They can help ISTJs consider the needs of others when making a decision.
ISTJs bring balanced, practical thinking. They can help INFJs express themselves more openly and directly to others.
Dealing with Change
How can INFJ and ISTJ types deal with change?
Because they tend to follow set plans, INFJs and ISTJs may have a difficult time adapting to change. They should work to create a new plan while keeping in mind the positive aspects of a new situation.
Managing Stress
INFJ and ISTJ types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
INFJ types are easily stressed by...
Feeling unable to express themselves
Chaotic and unpredictable environments
Addressing conflict with other people
Failing to achieve personal goals
ISTJ types are easily stressed by...
Lack of structure in a work environment
Large groups of other people
Expressing personal feelings to others
Maneuvering interpersonal conflict
INFJs should avoid pushing ISTJs to be vulnerable and should, instead, communicate more logically. ISTJs should be willing to listen and offer kind advice when INFJs are sharing.
Encouraging and Motivating
INFJ and ISTJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
INFJ types are motivated by...
Emotional connections with others
Spending time alone to relax
Planning for the future
Setting and achieving goals
ISTJ types are motivated by...
Accomplishing goals and tasks
Abiding by a designated routine
Discovering a practical solution to a problem
Stability and security in personal life
INFJs can help motivate ISTJs by allowing them space to work independently.
ISTJs can encourage INFJs by showing appreciation for their creative ideas.
16-Personality Test
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