Weaknesses = Methods to improve the fourth function (inferior function)

As explained in the following article, it is desirable not to focus too much on strengths (primary function) but to improve weaknesses (fourth function) ↓

• Balance of psychological functions – problems arising from an imbalance in strengths
• A mechanism that only develops strengths = primary functions (main functions).

However, developing the other half of the pair, the fourth function (the inferior function, the "reverse-dominant" function), is actually difficult.That's the point.I have lived my life focusing on my primary function until now.Therefore, that is unavoidable. In the end, it often turns into "Even if you say that..." or "I understand that's what I should do, but..."
For example, for each typeWhat makes it difficult, and why is it difficult?Let's take a look.。

Examples of developing psychological functions

For example, many familiar blog readersINFP (Psychologist type)、ISFP (Artist type)Let's take * as an example.
*Both INFP (psychologist type) and ISFP (artist type) have a dominant function (=strength)Introverted Feeling (Fi)So, the fourth function (=weakness) isExtraverted Thinking (Te)For more details, please click below ↓

for example,Te (extroverted thinking)When developing it, the overview is written as follows:

Other examplesINFJ (Empathy Type)、INTJ (Strategist type)* is the fourth functionSe (Extroverted Sensing)I will give it to you.
*INFJ (Empathy Type)、INTJ (Strategist type)For information on the psychological functions (cognitive functions), please click below ↓

As another exampleISFJ (Parental Type)、ISTJ (Hardworking Type)The fourth function isNe (Extroverted Intuition)I'll give it to you.
*ISFJ (Parental Type)、ISTJ (Hardworking Type)For information on the psychological functions (cognitive functions), please click below ↓

Developing the fourth function is difficult.

It turned bright red.
Because this is something we have never done before, even if the methods for developing psychological functions are explained in words, it is difficult to grasp any clues without concrete examples.

Growth involves expanding previously unused psychological functions (cognitive functions), making abstract explanations difficult to grasp even in their general scope.

for example,ISFJ (Parental Type)・ISTJ (Hardworking Type)にChallenge yourself to something new you've never done before.(=Ne/Extroverted IntuitionEven if you say that,I've never thought about something like that before, so I'm completely bewildered.That's right. If you're not careful, your fourth function (inferior function) might go out of control.It's likeIt's like using a knife for the first time when cooking.that's why,is.

For example, an extreme ISFJ might think this way:
・Let's take on a new challenge we've never done before! Let's explore unknown possibilities that we haven't considered before!、、、Okay, I'm going to quit my job tomorrow and become a gold hunter in the Caribbean!、、、No, that's not what I meant.(My child is using a knife for the first time when cooking, and it's incredibly dangerous.)

Other examplesAuthor: NarukinLet's say you asked this question: "What did you think after reading this article?"

An INFP might respond: "It was fun! (Very subjective)」
The author thinks, "Oh dear, oh dear."Try to think logically, rather than focusing too much on subjective or emotional aspects.Where did the advice in the article, which said, go? In other words, it is difficult to break free from subjectivity and think objectively (because we unconsciously use our primary function, Fi).

Moreover,For INFP (ISFP) Te (Extroverted Thinking = Repeatedly improving and expanding efficiently, no matter what it is) = The power to expand and enlarge something ) That is undoubtedly very difficult. For example, running a blog is a good example of that.

Running a blog involves many steps, as follows:

1. I'm thinking about what to write.
2. Write an article
3. Promote
4. Replying to and following up with people who are watching

INFPs tend to reduce the entire secret to running a blog to "motivation" and "(subjective) interesting articles."That's right. For INFPs, Te isA child's first experience using a knife while cookingThat's why.

Next, please look at the following image ↓

This is a graph showing the degree of development of eight psychological functions. It's the result of a diagnosis given by an INFP.Te (extroverted thinking)That's low. This is only natural, since I've only ever used the primary function of the pair up until now.That is. In other words,Even when told about the fourth function (inferior function) that we need to confront, I don't really understand the basics of psychological functions in the first place.That's right.

Solution

How can this be resolved? There are two simple solutions.

By the way, this article isAuthor: Narukin（ENTP/Inventor TypeNarkin, who is )Ne (Extroverted Intuition)Then we search for the mechanism andTi (introverted thinking)I've summarized it here.

just,ENTP (Inventor Type)That isAuthor: Narukinteeth,Si (Introverted Sensing)= autonomous powerBecause I lacked a clear focus, my thoughts often wandered here and there.Si (Introverted Sensing)I am relatively good atESFJ (Sociable Type)I was able to learn about self-reliance and perseverance from that experience.