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Life is a constant struggle where you are skimmed and tested to make you realise how strong you are. Each individual is fighting his own battle; you never know what one is going through.

This Universe is full of dualities — light and dark; days and nights; misery and joy; kindness and brutality; good and evil; life and death; and so on. It takes the absence of one to understand its true value, and both the extremes are essential to maintain the balance in the Universe. So, whatever comes our way has its objective to serve in our lives which we may or may not understand. The struggle we face in our lives molds us in a certain way which puts our qualities to test or polishes our qualities to attain the level of refinement.

Out of numerous struggles we face in life, one such struggle is the challenges we face at work or on the path of career. We tend to overlook this, despite the fact that work-life comprises half of our lives. Hence, it is essential to address the issues we face at the workplace and ways to combat it, so that we can have a sense of accomplishment and maximize job satisfaction levels.

In personality typology, MBTI (Myer-Briggs Type Indicator) explains that INFJ is the rarest personality type comprising only 1% of the total population. Being a rare breed, INFJs face lots of struggle during their life and being misunderstood is one of them. Moreover, the challenges they face adjusting to this world may adhere to their workplace as well.

Let’s discuss the challenges that INFJs encounter at the workplace and ways to overcome it.

1. Environment at Workplace

The environment plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity at the workplace. Being an introvert, INFJs require a peaceful and safe space where they can exhibit their creativity.

On the other hand, a workplace which requires INFJs to be in constant touch with people will be exhausting. Therefore, the backend jobs which require comparatively less human contact (like Software Developer, Content Writer, Accountant, Artist and so on) will suit them the best.

Not only the type of job, but also the social environment of the workplace matters a lot. As INFJs are blessed to see through the people’s bullshit, they require the people around them to be genuinely good who appreciate them and encourage them to fulfill the vision of the company. Also, INFJs crave the freedom of expression to make continuous progress. If the workplace consists of people who are toxic to INFJs, they would feel a mental block in their creativity and might feel taken for granted which will result in their withdrawn and laid back attitude.

Measures to create a healthy work environment:

Enhance the vibes of the workplace by adding your personal touch to it (by keeping little plants or books or idols at your desk).

Keeping the workplace well organised using to-do lists and planners.

Inculcating team spirit and eradicating unwanted workplace politics.

Adopting a positive attitude to achieve a bigger goal instead of internal rivalry among individuals.

Creating an inclusion workplace where the individuality of individuals is respected and their strengths are utilised in the best possible manner.


2. Sense of Purpose

INFJs are idealists and they don’t do anything that seems pointless to them. They seek meaning in everything they do and pursue it passionately. They suck at doing anything which doesn’t hold any meaning to them.

In other words, INFJs prefer to see the bigger picture and would love to contribute to a significant cause, which might lead to the betterment of society in some way or other. This “sense of purpose” is crucial for INFJs to get going. It makes INFJs believe that their existence matters as a human and their life is worth living, without which they would be a lost soul.

Hence, many INFJs love to work for NGOs and charitable trusts which contribute to the welfare of the society; and facilitate a change in the world in some way. Many INFJs also choose to be entrepreneurs to bring change in the world with their innovative and out of the box thinking.

Ways to develop a sense of purpose:

Understand the reason for the existence of the company and what problem it solves in society. The Business mission and vision of the organisation will provide a glance at the bigger picture that the organisation wishes to accomplish.

Understand the work culture of the organisation and what policies it abides by. A good work culture and adoption of work ethics enhances the overall productivity and goal accomplishment that an organisation strives to achieve.

Understand that – no matter how small your contribution is, it still counts! Every small act counts and provides the results manifolds in terms of collective efforts. Hence, it is crucial to perform even the smallest tasks with utmost involvement.

3. All In Or All Out Syndrome

INFJs struggle with extremes and fail to perform at mediocre levels. Either they would be completely engrossed in their pursuits to the point they exhaust themselves or they don’t give a damn about it. It’s all or nothing! — which is why they burn out quickly.

When they are fully indulged in some work, they often forget to take breaks in between which leads to enhanced productivity at the expense of their self-care. Therefore, INFJs tend to burn out easily when fully dedicated to some work, which is highly appreciated but often undervalued at times.

Being a creative individual, INFJs may struggle with “All In Or All Out Syndrome”, which often depicts the procrastination tendencies of INFJ, which might not be appreciated at the workplace. Hence, they are totally laid back trying to get the motivation to get started.

There’s nothing in between.

Ways to tackle bouts of procrastination and demotivation:

Take some breaks out of a monotonous routine in order to enhance creative thinking.

Indulge in activities that you love doing to feel rejuvenated.

Spare some time for meditation as it helps to boost the concentration and overcome the mental block by keeping the monkey-mind calm. It also enhances productivity.

Spend some time in natural surroundings. As per study conducted, spending some time in nature keeps you in tune with your creativity and intuition. It is also a healthy exercise to recharge oneself as an introvert.

Following a workout routine will help you to keep your body fit as a healthy mind dwells in a healthy body.

Learn something new and challenge yourself.

Dedicate some time to a self-care routine.


4. Perfectionism at its Best

INFJs are perfectionists and they seek perfection in everything they do. Although it is a quality that everyone around them admires, it often leads to taking an extra burden on themselves which was not primarily theirs. They might also feel taken for granted if this quality of theirs is not recognised and rewarded appropriately.

In corporate culture, private companies want jobs to be done but fail to reward the efforts made by the individuals. Consequently, the INFJs may feel demotivated and adopt a casual approach which might dwindle their productivity and zeal to work. Besides this, they may end up feeling exhausted for all the extra efforts they put in.

However, high quality work is usually deemed and expected from the employees but not properly rewarded, which leads one to think that all the efforts were futile if the only thing that matters in the organisation is the quantity of work along with acceptable quality.

Ways to enhance productivity with perfection:

Accept that you’re a human and humans have certain limitations.

Understand that you cannot satisfy each and every individual but you can always choose to be your best. Giving your hundred percent would derive a sense of satisfaction within you.

Do not get disheartened by the failed efforts, instead focus on achieving the best despite the failure. As perfection is a byproduct of constant efforts, never stop trying.


5. Sense of Belonging

INFJs crave a deep connection which is hard to find in this superficial world. They need to feel a sense of belongingness as they have felt out of this place throughout their lives. Therefore, it is important that an organisation accepts the individuality of the INFJs and provides them a safe space to be themselves, where they can express their innovative ideas freely.

Due to this reason, INFJs perform better at managerial positions or as an entrepreneur, where they can formulate strategies using their insights for the future. Moreover, INFJs are deep thinkers, who are sincere to their work and highly dedicated to their vision. They require an audience who would take their ideas into consideration which are intuitively designed as well as logically supported. This would also instill a sense of understanding, which INFJs crave, if their ideas are well considered and appreciated.

Ways to inculcate a sense of belonging:

Maintain healthy boundaries. Keep the personal and professional life different.

Make some time to socialise with like-minded people and try out some activities related to the common interest areas.

Learn some polite ways to evade social situations when feeling energetically drained.

Be who you are and the right kind of people would adore you; however, don’t forget you’re still in formal settings. So, play accordingly.

Indulge in small talk once in a while to showcase your skills that matter.

Conclusion

There are several challenges at the workplace; however, every problem comes with a solution. One should choose the job as per their aptitude, so that they can perform well in their respective fields and attain a sense of accomplishment.

Struggle is inevitable indeed, how we deal with it–that’s a totally different story. You can either complain about it or change your environment settings, where you are, to enjoy your mental peace. Sometimes all we need is a different perspective and prioritising oneself before meeting the needs of others.

Om Tat Sat 🙏