I’m not always good at thinking on my feet. It takes me a while to process things, to figure out what I want to say or what I want to do.
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I’m not always good at thinking on my feet. It takes me a while to process things, to figure out what I want to say or what I want to do.
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I think this is part of why I hate public speaking so much. If someone calls me out at random and asks my opinion on something, I feel like I can’t get the right words together in a short amount of time.
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I just posted something on FB concerning this very thing. Was that you?
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Nope! 😛
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Someone on FB said basically the same thing! It is a tough predicament. I say give it your best shot on the spot, but then say something like, “You know, that’s a great question that deserves more thought. If you give me your email, I can give you a better response in a couple of days.” Something like that. 🙂
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Definitely agree with INFJoe’s suggestion, acknowledging your limitations and removing the pressure often helps. I also find practicing impromptu speaking useful, through toastmasters in my case. I will never become an expert in improvisation, but with a bit of practice I reduced anxiety and gained some confidence.
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Toastmasters has some VERY good suggestions! Thanks, Nikita. 🙂
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This is typical IN-behavior that lacks EF-balance. The primary cognitive function IN of INFJs results in a quest for perfection if left unchecked. The way to find balance is to work towards the secundary cognitive function EF in INFJs. This leads to the awareness that action is needed towards involved human beings, i.o.w. take action for others.
So, get control over your thoughts and don’t let them rule your neurotic tendency of looking for perfection, practice taking that leap of faith into the dark of actually interacting with the people you like. 🙂
GreetZ, @FarikoBrainiac
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OK.
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This made me giggle. 😉 (your response, I mean).
Also, great post. All I ever say is that I can relate. And that’s what I’ll say again 🙂
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And I’m so glad that you can relate, Dee. 🙂
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This is hilarious. My husband gets so impatient with me because I have to stop and analyze a bit before responding to him about almost everything. And…he can’t understand why I love email so much 🙂
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Hi, Kim. Glad you can identify with this. 🙂
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Your site had me in stitches last night. I love the one about Introversion at the Office. Really. In fact, I wish I could make one of those enclosures for home, as well 🙂
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Thanks for sharing the office cartoon. 🙂
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