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No one likes being on the receiving end of the INFJ door slam. INFJ (Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judgment) is one of Myer and Briggs’s 16 Personality Types. Individuals with this personality type are known for suddenly cutting others off without explanation. Loved ones are often left confused and hurt by the INFJ’s habit of kicking them out of their … Read more
Being an introvert can come with a lot of misunderstandings. I have always been an introvert and have always enjoyed people. However, I simply need a break at times. For example, even if I am in the most dynamic city on earth like New Orleans, NYC, or Las Vegas… I still need to take breaks … Read more
When I first heard of compassion fatigue, I thought it was just another pretentious term for people who mismanage their emotional investments. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After some revealing discussions with a couple of friends who were all working in the medical field, my perspective changed significantly. But it wasn’t until I started … Read more
Networking is stressful, and it’s doubly more so when you are an introvert. I know how much social events drains me and how much I despise being forced to mix and mingle at a networking event (especially if it’s compulsory). Can you relate? Do you dread networking as much as you do when someone calls … Read more
Adulthood is plagued with what sometimes feels like endless challenges. As fast as you solve one, another one pops up. How we cope with life stressors and adversities can make a difference in things getting better or worse. As such, it’s crucial to have coping skills and strategies that improve your circumstances without eroding your … Read more
Are you familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Personality Indicator Test? It is a thorough personality test developed by Isabel Myers and her mother, Katherine Briggs. The test was created based on their work with Swiss psychologist Carl Jung’s theory on personalities. The nature of the test is to assign our personalities into one or more … Read more
I think we can all agree that women mature at a faster rate than men. No two humans are alike and everyone develops at their own pace. That said, we often we think of maturity as physical traits… but a healthy, well-adjusted adult should be able to control their emotions and respond to others’ emotions and needs … Read more
Have you been feeling down lately? Or are you looking for some great ideas that can help you improve your mood? We all have those down moments when we feel unenthusiastic about life. It seems like no matter what we do, we can’t get ahold of ourselves, and things just continuously fall apart. But during … Read more
At my hiking group, it was quite a shock when a fellow hiker told me that I’m such an extrovert. Excuse me? I’m definitely an introvert. Always was, always am, and always will be. But her comment did get me thinking: Can an introvert become an extrovert? We all have to adapt to circumstances, and … Read more
Over the last year, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of people who come to my office burned out or on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Part of the reason might be the two years of isolation and remote work that have stretched our mental resources to the limit. But given that people … Read more