Category: 16 Personalities
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The Right To Self-Actualization
Grow into your best version of yourself With this new book by Erik Thor You don’t just have a right to self-actualize. You have a duty to do so. My coming book will introduce you to a new way to do personality psychology. Outlining the 16 virtues of the actualized person and the eight human…
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How I Lost & Regained Faith In Personality Psychology
Personality psychology is a horizontal model All personality types are considered equal in terms of development skill and ability. In a horizontal model, we can’t advise on how to improve or grow If we are all equal, there is no better or worse, and everyone is equal. This makes personal growth impossible. Development theory is…
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Published on YouTube: INFPs As Children, Adults, And Seniors
INFPs As Children, Adults, And Seniors Let me tell you the story of four INFP babies and what happened to them as they grew up. #infp #infps While others love to go out and party, you love to go inwards. My name is Erik Thor and I’ve been a dreamer all my life. In this…
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Honesty and Personality
Honesty is often said to be a personality trait, with some personality types more inclined to be honest and some more deceitful. In the classic Myers Briggs Type Indicator, the ENFJ or ESFJ personality types are often marked as dishonest. Jung argued that Extroverted Feelings usually present a fake, socially appropriate image to the world.…
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Two Reasons We’re Obsessed With The MBTI
The MBTI can be a lot of fun! However, people are generally obsessed with MBTI tests because they want to fit in or feel unique. Let me explain using Abraham Maslow’s theory of personal development. Abraham Maslow’s Core Needs Maslow argued that we all share a set of core needs. For example: Transcendence needs Actualization…
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Published on YouTube: 16 Traits Only INFPs Have
16 Traits Only INFPs Have Here’s the full video – 16 traits only INFPs have! #infp #infps While others love to go out and party, you love to go inwards. My name is Erik Thor and I’ve been a dreamer all my life. In this channel, we talk about the inner world of dreams, journalling,…
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How To Overcome Feelings of Inferiority
For the INFP personality type, the more stress of extrovert thinking increases, the more intense the feeling of inferiority becomes. The more Introverted Feelings are used, the stronger the level of self-esteem. What makes an INFP feel inferior? Increased pressure to use Extroverted Thinking leads to a decreased feeling of self-esteem. How to increase your…
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Some INFPs Are Made, Most Were Born That Way
You were born with a particular genetic predisposition Introversion A complex set of genes, such as Sensitivity, need for alone time, and error sensitivity, might make you more inclined to introversion. Feeling They made you more inclined to optimism, and empathy. iNtuition They also made you more likely to engage in daydreaming and more likely…
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How Much Your Personality Can Change
Can your personality type change? Yes Studies show that changing careers, starting a new relationship, or moving to a new country can have a 15-25% impact on one’s personality. No Studies show that most people maintain the same personality, and significant changes are rare. The Nature vs Nurture debate is dead. Geneticists would often argue…
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Published on YouTube: Top 20 INFP Careers
Top 20 INFP Careers What would your ideal job be, INFP? #infp #infps #career While others love to go out and party, you love to go inwards. My name is Erik Thor and I’ve been a dreamer all my life. In this channel, we talk about the inner world of dreams, journalling, self-discovery, and creativity.…
