INFJ - The Advocate

Counselor | Ni-Fe-Ti-Se Function Stack

INFJs combine deep insight into human nature with a drive to help others reach their potential. They are idealistic visionaries who work quietly but persistently toward their goals.

Cognitive Function Stack

The INFJ type uses these cognitive functions in order of development:

Ni - Dominant (The Seer)
Fe - Auxiliary (The Harmonizer)
Ti - Tertiary (The Analyst)
Se - Inferior (The Adventurer)

Key Strengths

Insightful
Principled
Passionate
Altruistic
Creative

Growth Challenges

Perfectionistic
Prone to burnout
Private to a fault
Sensitive to criticism

INFJ in Relationships

INFJs seek deep, meaningful connections and can be intensely devoted partners. They need understanding of their need for solitude.

Under Stress (The Grip)

May become impulsive, overindulge in sensory pleasures, or obsess over physical details (inferior Se).

Individuation Path

Develop presence in the moment (Se), build logical frameworks (Ti), and set boundaries to prevent over-giving.

Career Paths

Counseling
Writing
Ministry
Psychology
Nonprofit Leadership

Well-Known INFJs

Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Lady Gaga

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