INFP — Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, Perceiving

• . . . quiet, creative, sensitive and perceptive souls who often strike others as shy, reserved and cool
• . . . not comfortable in superficial social situations
• . . . are least comfortable when forced into the limelight
• . . . they are usually flexible, tolerant, and adaptable, but can be very firm about their inner loyalties
• . . . job must be fun and it must be meaningful
• . . . need work that allows them to express their vision, and lets them work within their own set of values and beliefs
• . . . need work that gives them a flexible schedule, with no restraint to rules and regulations, and allows them to work as they feel inspired
• . . . need work that lets them help others to learn how to grow and develop their full potential
• . . . set very high standards for themselves
• . . . If there seems to be an air of sadness in the INFP's spirit, blame it on this type's longing for the perfect in all things
• . . . strongly religious, spiritual or philosophical
• . . . see the purpose of their lives as an inner journey, quest or personal unfolding
• . . . guide their behavior by a strong inner sense of values, rather than by conventional logic and reason
• . . . deepest feelings are seldom expressed
• . . . their extreme depth of feeling is often hidden, even from themselves, until circumstances evoke an impassioned response
• . . . the people they prize the most are those who take the time to understand their values and the goals they are working toward
• . . . have a rare capacity for deep caring and commitment--both to the people and causes they idealize
• . . . quietly push for what's important, and rarely give up

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