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Type and Stress. Our type preferences can give us information about how we will react in times of stress This can be valuable to identify the early signs and maybe do something about it!. Dominant Functions. According to the theory, each type has a favourite part
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Type and Stress • Our type preferences can give us information about how we will react in times of stress • This can be valuable to identify the early signs and maybe do something about it!
Dominant Functions • According to the theory, each type has a favourite part • This typically forms the core of our identity and motivation Dominants for the Introverted types: ISTJ and ISFJ – Sensing INTJ and INFJ – Intuition ISTP and INTP - Thinking ISFP and INFP - Feeling Dominants for the Extraverted types: ESTP and ESFP – Sensing ENTP and ENFP – Intuition ESTJ and ENTJ - Thinking ESFJ and ENFJ - Feeling
Dominant Functions • Looking at your report – or your booklet • Identify: • your strengths • what you are proud of • what may cause you a challenge • Looking at your strengths – • What would it be like if you overdid them?
What’s stress like for you? • What causes you to get stressed? • What is your initial reaction to stress? • What happens if the stress continues? • How can you (or others) help in times of stress?
ENFP Normal functioning ENFP Some stress ENFP Pretty out of control ENFP Described as ‘off the wall’ by ENFPs INTP Normal functioning INTP Some stress INTP Pretty withdrawn INTP Is anyone there? INTP How it feels inside Type Exaggeration
At their best, they Are selective – choosing right facts Have excellent recall of facts and events Are sure and certain Reflect before acting Communicate perspective In exaggerated state, they Can become fixated on finding the ‘right’ fact Are obsessed with minute detail Are dogmatic Can become paralysed Shut down ISTJ and ISFJ in stress
At their best, they Engage in a persistent search for the truth Exhibit depth of concentration Are logical Are objective Are self motivated In exaggerated state, they Engage in obsessive search for truth Become lost in concentration Accept nothing but logic Become totally detached Become driven – like a machine out of control ISTP and INTP in stress
At their best, they Are problem solvers Are visionary See connections not obvious to others Find patterns Provide in-depth theory In exaggerated state, they Are arrogant – have ‘the’ answers Visions detached from reality Are over complex – everything is connected Force data to fit Driven inward: won’t ask for help INTJ and INFJ in stress
At their best, they: Are empathisers Think people matter, including themselves Are independent Are sensitive Are idealistic In exaggerated state, they Are rescuers Carry the weight of the world on their shoulders Isolate self Are hypersensitive Are demagogic – only their ideals matter ISFP and INFP in stress
At their best, they: See, then think, then do or say Are active Are talkative, sociable Are straightforward and clear Pay attention to detail In exaggerated state, they Speak and act without thinking Are hyperactive – jogging around the office Talk nonstop without listening to others Are blunt and curt Are pedantic ESTP and ESFP in stress
At their best, they: Form global pictures Are innovative Are enthusiastic See possibilities Are flexible Maintain a fast pace In exaggerated state, they Obsessed with links between things Want to be different for the sake of novelty Are frantic Dither – so many options, can’t decide Have irrational sudden changes Are unable to concentrate or focus ENTP and ENFP in stress
At their best, they: Are cool headed Are rational Are clear and concise Are logical Are analytical In exaggerated state, they Are cold and detached Insist everything must be rational Oversimplify for the sake of clarity Insist on logic Dominate by dissection Are very critical ENTJ and ESTJ in stress
At their best, they: Are encouraging Are interested in others Seek to create harmony Are outward looking Are people and relationship motivated In exaggerated state, they Can be insistent – you will enjoy this Can be intrusive Ignore problems to keep surface harmony Lack focus Feel overburdened: over identify with others ENFJ and ESFJ in stress
‘In the grip’ Second Stage of Stress
Experiencing Stress • ESTP/ESFP/ISTJ/ISFJ • Doom and gloom attitude; end of the world, no possible way out; • "The sky is falling“ - Hopelessness or denial • ENFP/ENTP/INTJ/INFJ • Detail-bound; stubbornly preoccupied with irrelevant facts, fine print • Overindulgent; "Eat, drink, and be merry“ • ENTJ/ESTJ/INTP/ISTP • Little things set them off; emotions are out of control and inappropriate to stimulus; may be hyperactive • Feel worthless, guilty; take failure personally • ENFJ/ESFJ/INFP/ISFP • Demand that blame be allocated; criticize; "You should have...“ • Dominate and railroad others; treat people as pawns, mere numbers