ナルキン（筆者）の思想まとめ

How to synthesize (integrate) introverted sensing (Si) and extroverted intuition (Ne)

The values of introverted sensing (Si) and extroverted intuition (Ne): Those with introverted sensing (Si) are good at trusting and continuing past experiences. However, they often only adopt what they're already familiar with, unknowingly missing out on new and positive possibilities. Extroverted intuition...

2020.02.22

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How to find and generate motivation

When you lack motivation, you just don't want to do anything, right? Many people find themselves repeating this cycle, even though they know they should be doing things. However, since we only have one life, why not use it more meaningfully (while resting is important)?.

2020.02.21

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”"Those who change the outside" and "Those who change the inside"”

How do you deal with situations? People generally take two approaches: (1) those who stick to their own beliefs, and (2) those who conform to those around them. Reading this, you might think that those who stick to their own beliefs are the cooler ones. But is that really true...?.

2020.02.06

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Crossroads: "Life is a series of choices."”

”It's often said that "life is a series of choices." When faced with two options, one path splits into two. Path A leads to the end of option A, and path B leads to the end of option B. Therefore, it's obvious that one choice can change the entire future...

2020.02.06

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The real difference between feeling types (F) and thinking types (T)

What is the difference between thinking types (T-type) and feeling types (F-type)? A quick search reveals that feeling types (F) make decisions based on likes and dislikes, emotions, and personal values. They often prioritize interpersonal relationships and are therefore not always rational. Thinking types (T) base their decisions on logic, objective facts, and considerations of gain and loss...

2020.02.02

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How to cope with anxiety

How do you cope when you feel anxious? Ideally, you'd be able to go from feeling anxious → thinking about the cause → taking action to deal with it → and then overcome the anxiety. But how do you deal with anxiety when you don't know the cause? It can lead to a vicious cycle where the more you think about it, the more anxious you become...

2020.02.01

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Balancing self-care (Fi) and caring for others (Fe) [A solution using Hegel's dialectic]

On the internet, people interested in psychology tend to agree with the assertion (=Fi) that one should "protect their own limited, one-time life." For example, on Twitter, such assertions receive a large number of "likes," but let's delve a little deeper into this. ...

2020.01.30

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Psychological functions (cognitive functions) when searching for information

Human cognitive functions when searching for information can be broadly divided into two categories: when there is a purpose (practical) and when there is no specific purpose, but one wants to find a purpose or (just) a way to improve something. When there is a purpose (practical), the main psychological functions are → Ni (the purpose is decided) Te (the world...

2020.01.30

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The pros and cons of wearing masks in customer service jobs: [Ti (=introverted thinking = one's own thoughts) influences Te (=everyone's thoughts = societal rules)]

I was watching the news earlier and it seems that due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, mask-wearing has begun in service industries such as supermarkets, department stores, hotels, and amusement parks. (2020/01) Mask-wearing (Google search results) Traditionally, service industries have required staff to ensure their faces are visible to customers (→ for safety reasons...

2020.01.30

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What you believe in and rely on

Suddenly, what do you base your decisions on when you make choices in your daily life? The truth is, everyone believes in and relies on something (that they consider unquestionable). Si (past experiences, commonly accepted beliefs), Te (rules of society = what is considered right), Fi (...

2020.01.23

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