By Mili Despina, Panagiotopoulou Vassiliki Ioanna & Zafiropoulou Ioli Gregoria
Laughter Yoga is a unique wellness practice that combines intentional laughter exercises with deep breathing in order to improve both physical and mental health. Developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, it is based on the idea that the body cannot distinguish between real and simulated laughter, so both offer the same health benefits. Through playful activities, eye contact, and group interaction, laughter gradually becomes natural and contagious. This practice helps reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase oxygen intake, and promote a positive mood. Laughter Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and does not require a sense of humor, making it an accessible and joyful way to enhance overall well-being.
To engage more into the subject, our team interviewed an athletic friend of us who has actually participated in this form of yoga. Here she explains what she actually loves about it:
-So, dear G.Z. what inspired you to begin laughter yoga?
-Well, a dear friend of mine had this amazing idea to do something fun. So after some brainstorming, we decided what’s better than doing laughter yoga? And, it turns out, it actually was so much fun!
-Glad to hear that! How many times a week do you practice laughter yoga?
Well, it usually depends. We had already our first lesson and we are waiting patiently for the next! I would say it’s gonna be around 2-3 times.
- What do you enjoy so much about laughter yoga?
To be honest, my absolute favorite thing in laughter yoga is -as basic as it seems- the laughter! The freedom that comes with it, the warm feeling after spending an hour laughing, the quality time of spending some time doing something good for myself. I adore these!
-What would you advise someone that wants to engage in laughter yoga?
-To have a positive mindset and a smile waiting to shine. Don’t be afraid to join something new. I believe in you!
-Thank you G.Z. Hope you invite us with you in some laughter yoga sessions.
Nowadays, most young people depend on mobile phones and social media. The screen time that adolescences spend, on a daily basis can affect their lives positively but mainly negatively.
On the one hand, social media can help young people to overcome the problems that concern them and to become more confident. Some teenagers may even seek psychological help in order to handle bullying. Another advantage of social media is that it enables people to make new acquaintances and socialize. Finally, another benefit of social media is that it can promote communication and connection so it can be really helpful in chatting with friends and relatives regularly.
On the other hand, social media can be really harmful on young people lives. First of all, social media presents a distorted view of real life so it can make adolescences feel insecure about their lives. Furthermore, it makes them compare themselves unfavorably to others because of the standards that are created. For example, teenagers are sometimes forced to adjust their preferences so as to fit in with a group of people. Another disadvantage of social media is that unkind or hurtful comments that can offend someone are posted there. Last but not least, it can exacerbate existed anxiety and depression.
Taking everything into account I am inclined to believe that the disadvantages of social media outweigh the advantages. So I believe that with suitable use and help from their parents, teenagers could learn to strike a balance on how to manage the time they spend on their mobiles. Then, social media would clearly represent a positive step forward
High school may seem chaotic, frightening or overwhelming, whereas the following tips will undoubtably help you ‘’make it out alive’’!
Do not procrastinate
Even though the idea of postponing your responsibilities for later is quite tempting. The sooner you start doing your homework, the better you will absorb the information, which entails to improve performance of school.
Do not get upset over petty details.
A bad mark on a test, an argue with your friends or family are not the end of the world! Don’t let these things affect your self esteem and your will. Everyone makes mistakes, learns from them and, most importantly, moves on.
Talk to your parents
High school year coincide with those adolescences the time when everything about you changes. Although, it will be uncomfortable at first, discussing with your fears, worries and thoughts with your parents will eventually become a relieving habit that will help you understand smoothly how life functions.
Try new things
It’s okay not to know what you like or not because high school is the right time to figure it out. Take art or foreign language classes, read about science literature start a new sport, not only these things will form you but they will reveal your talents and evolve your skills.
Not go over your limits
We know that you are trying really hard to combine your social life with school goals, but do not push yourself to the limit. Sometimes it is a savior to skip a party, or to abstain from your phone for a few hours to relax. Put your priorities straight and work with schedule. In this way, everything will work out.
You are the only obstacle standing in your way
Stop believing that you will fail or that you cannot accomplish your aspiration!Of course you can do it! Some things might be more difficult than others, or require a further effort, but if you stay in your path and not lose your hope or give up, you will succeed!
A sociopath is a term used to describe someone who has antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). People with ASPD can’t understand others’ feelings. They’ll often break rules or make impulsive decisions without feeling guilty for the harm they cause. Their behaviors must show a pattern of at least three of the following seven traits:
1.Doesn’t respect social norms or laws.
2.Lies, deceives others, uses false identities or nicknames, and uses others
3.Doesn’t make any long-term plans.
4.Shows aggressive or aggravated behavior.
5.Doesn’t consider their own safety.
6.Doesn’t follow up on personal or professional responsibilities.
7.Doesn’t feel guilt or remorse.
This article will give you some imaginary scenarios and depending on your answer it will show you the level of psychopathy you have. This article is not however is not scientific, its purely for fun.
Scenario number 1
You are running away from a serial killer. When you find a place to hide, you see the serial killer stop chasing after you and instead they pull their phone out and make a call to your phone. Why do the call you instead of searching for you?
Answer:
They make the call so they cam listen to your ringtone and pinpoint your location
Scenario number 2
A man wants to kill his own boss. He runs into the store and he sees a 50 dollar knife and a 5 dollar knife. Instead of buying the 100 dollar knife, he buys the 5 dollar one. Why do you think that is?
Answer:
He buys the 5 dollar knife so his boss will have a more painful death, since the knife has lower quality than the other.
Scenario number 3
A man who works at a business goes bankrupt, so he starts working somewhere else. The man hides this fact from his wife. One day, she finds out, but she acts like she doesn’t know for his own sake. But soon the husband finds out, and once he does, he locks her in the house and burns the house down. Why does he do that?
Answer:
The way the husband sees it, a woman who is okay with not being a CEO’s wife is not worth keeping.
Scenario number 4 (NSFW)
A paralyzed woman was found dead in pieces. The killer was suspected to be her little sister who nursed the woman. When they pieced the woman’s body together, 20% of it was missing. It turns out that the little sister ate the woman bit by bit every day. Why did she eat her?
Answer:
So she can keep a piece of her with her forever.
Scenario number 5
A family, mom ,dad and son were extremely close. The neighborhood knew the as a close-knit family who loved each other. As the son grew, he started to go to elementary school, but he got bullied because his parents still brought him to school. Soon, his parents started killing children from the school every couple of months. Why?
Answer:
Since there was a serial killer around killing children, the parents of the children would start walking them to school. Since now every kid is being brought to school by their parents the sin wouldn’t get bullied anymore.
That was the end. How did you do? Did you find all of them? Remember, this article is just for fun and doesn’t have any scientific claims.
Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate. According to researchers, these nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication. It has been suggested that body language may account for between 60 to 65% of all communication. Do you want to be an expert at understanding the feelings and psychology of your interlocutor? Here’s what to look for when you’re trying to interpret body language.
1. Facial expressions.
Think for a moment about how much a person is able to transmit with just a facial expression. A smile can indicate approval or happiness. A frown can signal disapproval or unhappiness. In some cases, our facial expressions may reveal our true feelings about a particular situation. While you say that you are feeling fine, the look on your face may tell people otherwise. Furthermore, the expression on a person’s face can even help determine if we trust or believe what the individual is saying. One study found that the most trustworthy facial expression involved a slight raise of the eyebrows and a slight smile. This expression, the researchers suggested, conveys both friendliness and confidence. Facial expressions are also among the most universal forms of body language. The expressions used to convey fear, anger, sadness, and happiness are similar throughout the world. Research even suggests that we make judgments about people’s intelligence based upon their faces and expressions.
2. The eyes
The eyes are frequently referred to as the «windows to the soul» since they are capable of revealing a great deal about what a person is feeling or thinking. As you engage in conversation with another person, taking note of eye movements is a natural and important part of the communication process. For instance, when a person looks directly into your eyes while having a conversation, it indicates that they are interested and paying attention. However, prolonged eye contact can feel threatening. On the other hand, breaking eye contact and frequently looking away might indicate that the person is distracted, uncomfortable, or trying to conceal his or her real feelings.
3. The mouth.
The lips could also indicate how a person is feeling. Chewing on the bottom lip may show that the individual is experiencing feelings of worry, fear, or insecurity. Covering the mouth may be an effort to be polite if the person is yawning or coughing, but it may also be an attempt to cover up a frown of disapproval. In addition, smiling is perhaps one of the greatest body language signals, but smiles can also be interpreted in many ways. For example, a smile may be genuine, or it may be used to express false happiness, sarcasm, or even cynicism.
When evaluating body language, pay attention to the following mouth and lip signals:
Pursed lips. Tightening the lips might be an indicator of distaste, disapproval, or distrust.
Lip biting. People sometimes bite their lips when they are worried, anxious, or stressed.
Covering the mouth. When people want to hide an emotional reaction, they might cover their mouths in order to avoid displaying smiles or smirks.
Turned up or down. Slight changes in the mouth can also be subtle indicators of what a person is feeling. When the mouth is slightly turned up, it might mean that the person is feeling happy or optimistic. On the other hand, a slightly down-turned mouth can be an indicator of sadness, disapproval, or even an outright grimace.
4. Gestures
The following examples are just a few common gestures and their possible meanings:
A clenched fist can indicate anger in some situations or solidarity in others.
A thumbs up and thumbs down are often used as gestures of approval and disapproval.
The «okay» gesture, made by touching together the thumb and index finger in a circle while extending the other three fingers can be used to mean «okay» or «all right.»
The V sign, created by lifting the index and middle finger and separating them to create a V-shape, means peace or victory in some countries.
5. The Arms and Legs
When you are evaluating body language, pay attention to some of the following signals that the arms and legs may convey:
Crossed arms might indicate that a person feels defensive, self-protective, or closed-off.
Standing with hands placed on the hips can be an indication that a person is ready and in control, or it can also possibly be a sign of aggressiveness.
Clasping the hands behind the back might indicate that a person is feeling bored, anxious, or even angry.
Rapidly tapping fingers or fidgeting can be a sign that a person is bored, impatient, or frustrated.
Crossed legs can indicate that a person is feeling closed off or in need of privacy.
6. Posture
Posture can convey a wealth of information about how a person is feeling as well as hints about personality characteristics, such as whether a person is confident, open, or submissive. Sitting up straight, for example, may indicate that a person is focused and paying attention to what’s going on. Sitting with the body hunched forward, on the other hand, can imply that the person is bored or indifferent.
Open posture involves keeping the trunk of the body open and exposed. This type of posture indicates friendliness, openness, and willingness.
Closed posture involves hiding the trunk of the body often by hunching forward and keeping the arms and legs crossed. This type of posture can be an indicator of hostility, unfriendliness, and anxiety.
Understanding body language can go a long way toward helping you better communicate with others and interpreting what others might be trying to convey. While it may be tempting to pick apart signals one by one, it is important to look at these nonverbal signals in relation to verbal communication, other nonverbal signals, and the situation. You can also focus on learning more about how to improve your nonverbal communication to become better at letting people know what you are feeling—without even saying a word. So, next time you have a conversation with someone, try to notice some of the above and guess how the person is feeling!
It seems like I am constantly hearing about young people going into therapy. Rates of depression and anxiety among teens are increasing steadily, and even extreme incidents like violent crimes and suicides are less uncommon.
Some people argue that life is more difficult and the world is more dangerous nowadays. However, it has long been known that such factors do not affect people’s psychological problems. You might find it hard to believe, but research has shown that in times of war and economic depression, rates of anxiety among the general population, including young people, actually decrease dramatically.
Despite all of these real changes and freedoms that young people now enjoy, the perceived freedom that they have has diminished greatly. This has been proven by tests that measure one’s internal sense of control. People who believe that they have control over their own destiny are more likely to take care of their health, having a good standing in society, and be less likely to suffer from depression. Those who place emphasis on external emphasis on external factors such as having a lot of money or social status are more prone to depression and anxiety. They feel that there is no use even trying, since their efforts are doomed from the start.
But there is an important way in which parents are responsible for this increase in teenage depression. Young people potentially learn to develop independence and a sense of worth from a very young age.
By hovering over them and not allowing them to learn life lessons on their own, they are depriving them a sense of inner worth. It’s time that unstructured play and freedom became a part of childhood instead of endless extracurricural activities and homework. The child’s future ability to attain happiness in their parent’s hands should be treated with caution.
Procrastination is the avoidance of a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It is also viewed as a habitual or intentional delay of finishing a task, knowing that it might have negative consequences. Procrastination includes the delay of simple everyday tasks, such as not doing the household chores, but also putting off more important tasks, such as submitting an assignment.
So why do we procrastinate? Studies have shown that when procrastinators view a task as something difficult, they retard it. Moreover, procrastination can be linked with low self-esteem. Basically, when a person doubts their ability to do good work at what they need to do, they avoid doing it. The procrastinator has self-esteem issues so they feel as if they are not skilled enough to complete what they are assigned to do and they end up not carrying out the task. Therefore, we can say that procrastination is a defense mechanism. Your mind thinks that it helps you and it tricks you into believing that the task will eventually go away.
Nowadays, a lot of people blame modern technology for the rise of procrastination in the recent decades. However, that solely depends on our use of technology. For example, setting an alarm clock helps us wake up in time. When it rings we have the option of using the snooze button and as a result we will procrastinate due to our own choice and not because of technology. Today, there are multiple mechanisms that can prevent us from procrastinating when using technology, such as systems that time us out after a certain amount of time. Consequently it is our responsibility to use technology as a tool and not as a means of delay.
What are some ways to stop procrastinating? Although it often seems that a task is impossible to be completed, it is rather possible to overcome the challenge of procrastination and get things done. One of the most important factors that can help you get over the stage of procrastinating is your attitude. If you think that something cannot be done, it is obvious that it will be a whole lot more difficult to get it done. On the contrary, having a positive outlook on the situation will motivate you and make things much easier for you. In the end, it is us that put limits to ourselves. Furthermore, it is often beneficial to break a task down into smaller ones. Lastly, if easily tempted, put aside the interruptions.
To sum up, procrastination is something that everyone experiences in their lifetime. It is, however, vital not to let it take control of us and to find ways to surpass it in order to get our task done. Either way, our capabilities depend on our point of view and our attitude. It is therefore a matter of psychology. The only real limitation on our abilities is the level of our desires.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-help assessment test which helps people gain insights about how they work and learn. It is a framework for relationship-building, developing positivism and achieving excellence.
MAIN PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory is to make the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful in people’s lives. The essence of the theory is that much seemingly random variation in the behavior is actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the ways individuals prefer to use their perception and judgment.
Perception involves all the ways of gathering information about things, people, happenings, or ideas. Judgment involves all the ways of coming to conclusions about what has been perceived. If people differ systematically in what they perceive and in how they reach conclusions, then it is only reasonable for them to differ correspondingly in their interests, reactions, values, motivations, and skills.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MYERS-BRIGGS TEST
Both Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine were immensely fascinated by Jung’s theory of psychological types and recognized that the theory could have actual real-world applications. During World War II, Myers and Briggs began researching and developing an indicator that could helpunderstand individual differences. By helping people understand themselves, Myers and Briggs were confident that they could help people select occupations that suited their personality types best and lead healthier, happier lives.
At the core of the theory, there are sixteen personality types, each using four main cognitive functions at varying degrees. To elaborate further, every personality type utilizes a dominant, an auxiliary, a tertiary and an inferior cognitive function, with the dominant one being their most and their inferior one being their least preferred.
The types and the functions they use respectively
ESFJ
Dominant: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Auxiliary: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Tertiary: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Inferior: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
ENFJ
Dominant: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Auxiliary:Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Tertiary: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Inferior: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
ESFP
Dominant: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Auxiliary: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Tertiary: Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Inferior: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
ENFP
Dominant: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Auxiliary:Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Tertiary:Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Inferior:Introverted Sensing (Si)
ESTJ
Dominant:Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Auxiliary: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Tertiary: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Inferior: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
ENTJ
Dominant: Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Auxiliary: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Tertiary: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Inferior: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
ESTP
Dominant: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Auxiliary: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Tertiary: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Inferior: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
ENTP
Dominant: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Auxiliary: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Tertiary: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Inferior: Introverted Sensing (Si)
ISFJ
Dominant: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Tertiary: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Inferior: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
INFJ
Dominant: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Tertiary: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Inferior: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
ISFP
Dominant: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Tertiary: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Inferior: Extroverted Thinking (Te)
INFP
Dominant: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Tertiary: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Inferior: Extroverted Thinking (Te)
ISTJ
Dominant: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Auxiliary:Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Inferior: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
INTJ
Dominant: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Thinking (Te)
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Inferior: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
ISTP
Dominant: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Sensing (Se)
Tertiary: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
Inferior:Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
INTP
Dominant: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
Auxiliary: Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Tertiary: Introverted Sensing (Si)
Inferior:Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
Dominant Extroverted Intuition:
As a dominant function, Ne manifests as a seemingly never-ending plethora of theories, possibilities and inventive ideas that the user is constantly picking up on.
The dominant-Ne monologue: “I am swimming in an endless sea of possibilities about what to do/experience/think about next and I want to try them all.”
Auxiliary Extroverted Intuition:
Auxiliary Ne manifests as a plethora of possibilities that arise to support or expand upon a thought or decision that the user has come to.
The auxiliary-Ne monologue: “I see a million different ways to look at the concept I’ve been analyzing and I want to consider them all.”
Tertiary Extroverted Intuition:
Tertiary Ne manifests as a series of creative solutions that may go into solving a given problem or moving them towards a goal.
The tertiary-Ne monologue: “I will consider which possibilities will best help me accomplish the goal I have set.”
Inferior Extroverted Intuition:
Inferior Ne originally manifests as a reluctance to try new ways of doing things, occasionally giving way to anxiety over the unknown.
As Ne matures, its user will become more comfortable dwelling in uncertainties and entertaining new possibilities.
The inferior-Ne monologue (prior to maturation): “It is best to stick to the most reliable methods of getting things done. There is no sense getting lost in a sea of unpredictable possibilities.”
Dominant Introverted Intuition:
As a dominant function, Ni manifests as a keen perception for the meaningful connections that exist between the thoughts, concepts, events and occurrences in the Ni-user’s environment.
The dominant-Ni monologue:“Everything is ‘interconnected’ and I must determine the meaning and implication behind those connections.”
Auxiliary Introverted Intuition
As an auxiliary function, Ni manifests as an understanding of how one ought to go about accomplishing his or her goals, based on a keen intuitive perception of how various courses of action are likely to unfold.
The auxiliary-Ni monologue: “How can I use my intuitive knowledge about how things are connected in order to achieve what I want?”
Tertiary Introverted Intuition
As a tertiary function, Ni manifests as the desire to optimize or perfect upon one’s pre-existing talents or skills.
The tertiary-Ni monologue: “How can I improve upon – or even perfect – the approach that I regularly take toward my main passion or interest?”
Inferior Introverted Intuition
As an inferior function, Ni originally manifests as a scorn or distaste for over-analyzing what is obvious or over-planning for the future.
As inferior introverted intuition matures, the user may find themselves developing a keen ‘hunch’ for the way things are bound to unfold in the future and will enjoy entertaining these ideas.
The inferior-Ni monologue (prior to maturation):“Everyone needs to stop over-analyzing everything, the answers are literally right in front of us.”
Extroverted Sensing (Se)
As a dominant function, Se manifests as the desire to engage fully with the sensory aspects of one’s environment, without any restraint or pause for analysis.
The dominant-Se monologue: “I want to sample all of the experiences that are immediately available to me and see where those experiences lead me!”
Auxiliary Extroverted Sensing
As an auxiliary function, Se manifests as the desire to experience and experiment with the sensory aspects that the user has determined to be the most enjoyable or useful.
The auxiliary-Se monologue: “I want to go live out the experiences that I have determined to be the best or most enjoyable and see what happens as a result.”
Tertiary Extroverted Sensing:
As a tertiary function, extroverted sensing manifests as the user’s ability to pick up cues from their external environment and react to them with a sense of natural confidence.
The tertiary-Se monologue: “I prefer to plan ahead, but when necessary, I can think surprisingly well on my feet, as I feel in tune with what is going on around me.”
Inferior Extroverted Sensing:
As an inferior function, Se originally manifests as a distrust of the physical world that surrounds its user, or the pervasive belief that one’s intellect can and must be trusted above the sensory information that is available.
As Se matures, the user may find themselves feeling steadily more in tune with the sensory world that surrounds them, and more able to trust it as a pervasive force.
The inferior-Se monologue (prior to maturation): “I must analyze all possible outcomes of a sensory experience, as the physical world is subject to change unexpectedly, at any time.”
Introverted Sensing (Si)
Dominant Introverted Sensing:
As a dominant function, Si manifests as a powerful memory for what has worked well in the past, and the desire to structure one’s life around the traditions and positive outcomes of past experiences.
The dominant-Si monologue:“I prefer to plan the majority of my life around the traditional or tried-and-true methods of doing things, as they have proven to be the most reliable.”
Auxiliary Introverted Sensing:
As an auxiliary function, Si manifests as the preference to rely on the tried-and-true method when working to accomplish a particular goal.
The auxiliary-Si monologue:“In order to achieve what I want, I will employ the most reliable and socially acceptable method of accomplishing it.”
Tertiary Introverted Sensing
As a tertiary function, introverted sensing manifests as a proneness to nostalgia, as well as a method of contrasting the new and exciting with the old and the known.
The tertiary-Si monologue:“I will examine how my new experience or theory sizes up against my past experiences or way of understanding the world.”
Inferior Introverted Sensing
As an inferior function, introverted sensing originally manifests as a resistance to tradition or conformity of any sort.
As Si matures, the user will find themselves steadily more able to determine when traditional methods are useful in accomplishing their goals and when they are notand will begin to feel comfortable integrating tried-and-true methods into their experiences as they see fit.
The inferior-Si monologue (prior to maturation): “Out with the old, in with the new! F*ck the system! The man can’t keep me down!”
Extroverted Thinking (Te)
As a dominant function, Te manifests as the ability to clearly envision the most effective outcome to any given situation or problem and the ability to set the corresponding plans into action.
The dominant-Te monologue: “I will achieve my goal by any means necessary.”
Auxiliary Extroverted Thinking:
As an auxiliary function, Te manifests as the ability to take concrete, efficient action on the user’s analysis of what the best thing to do would be.
The auxiliary-Te monologue: “Now that I have determined the best or most reliable course of action, I will set it into motion using the most straightforward method available to me.”
Tertiary Extroverted Thinking:
As a tertiary function, Te manifests as the ability to source whichever resources are necessary to make the user’s desire a reality.
The tertiary-Te monologue: “I will employ the most straightforward method that exists in order to make my goal, dream or impulse come true.”
Inferior Extroverted Thinking:
As an inferior function, Te originally manifests as the inability to set one’s external desires or plans into motion.
As Te matures, the user finds themselves steadily more able to source the resources they require to make their dreams a reality. They also find themselves developing the ability to express their thoughts to others in a straightforward, logical manner.
The inferior-Te monologue (prior to maturation): “I have many goals I want to accomplish but often have trouble tangibly setting them into motion. I fear being perceived as incompetent by others.”
Introverted Thinking (Ti)
As a dominant function, Ti manifests as the constant identification of logical patterns that exist in ones external environment as well as a keen perception for any deviations from those patterns.
The dominant-Ti monologue: “I must figure out exactly how everything logistically works in relation to everything else.”
Auxiliary Introverted Thinking:
As an auxiliary function, Ti manifests as the identification of how the logical systems in the user’s external environment could be manipulated to work to their advantage.
The auxiliary-Ti monologue: “How can I manipulate the way that this object or situation works so that it instead works the way I’d like it to?”
Tertiary Introverted Thinking:
As an auxiliary function, Ti manifests as the organization of the user’s pre-existing knowledge in a logical, systematic format.
The tertiary-Ti monologue: Where does this new hunch or piece of information I’ve acquired fit in relation to what I already know to be true?
Inferior Introverted Thinking:
As an inferior function, introverted thinking originally manifests as an excessively critical view of others, as it searches for objective (and often harsh) truths about other people.
As Ti matures, the user will find themselves using the objective truths they pick up on about others to nurture and guide others in a positive fashion, rather than manipulating them for their own gain.
The inferior-Ti monologue (prior to maturation): “Can I use these objective observations about others to my advantage?”
Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
As a dominant function, Fe seeks to identify what is moral by identifying what those around them value, and then to enforce those values as a measure of keeping the peace in their external environment.
The dominant-Fe monologue: “I will make those around me feel comfortable and happy in a cohesive manner, by identifying what we are all mutually striving for.”
Auxiliary Extroverted Feeling:
As an auxiliary function, Fe manifests as the urge to apply one’s understanding of a given situation in a way that will satisfy the needs and desires of others.
The auxiliary-Fe monologue: “I will analyze the information that is available to me and then see how I can use it to achieve interpersonal peace.”
Tertiary Extroverted Feeling:
As a tertiary function, Fe manifests as the ability to pick up on the motivations and emotions of those around the user. The immature Fe user may then take advantage of those feelings by manipulating them in a way that supports his or her own ends. The mature tertiary Fe user will search for a means of incorporating the needs of others into their personal plans and actions.
The tertiary-Fe monologue (prior to maturation): “I will assess the feelings of those around me to determine whether or not I can get what I want from them.”
Inferior Extroverted Feeling:
As an inferior function, Fe originally manifests as the user being reluctant to dabble with or express emotional concerns, as the user cannot logically make sense of many of his or her own emotions and therefore doesn’t feel confident in moderating them.
As Fe matures, its user will feel increasingly comfortable making and keeping emotional commitments to others, as they grow more confident in what is expected of them.
The inferior-Fe monologue (prior to maturation): “Feelings make me freeze with anxiety because I don’t know how to moderate them. I am terrified of accidentally offending someone.”
Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Dominant Introverted Feeling:
As a dominant function, Fi manifests as a moral compass that points its user toward the direction they ought to explore next, based on how they feel about the information at hand.
The dominant-Fi monologue:“I must decide how I feel and where I stand on these issues before coming to a conclusion about what to do.”
Auxiliary Introverted Feeling:
As an auxiliary function, Fi manifests as a method of reflecting on and assessing how the user feels about his or her past actions.
The auxiliary-Fi monologue: “I need to isolate myself to process how I feel about the activities I’ve been engaging in lately and decide whether or not to keep doing them.”
Tertiary Introverted Feeling:
As a tertiary function, Fi manifests as strong, unwavering set of morals and values which the user draws upon to dictate many of their major decisions.
The tertiary Fi monologue: “I must adhere to my values and morals at all costs – even if doing so is unpleasant.”
Inferior Introverted Feeling:
As an inferior function, Fi manifests as a general disdain for emotional expression and a fear of being perceived as ‘weak’ by others.
As Fi matures, its user will begin to identify the role their own personal morals play in their lives and allow those morals to take on a greater role in their decision-making process.
The inferior-Fi monologue (prior to maturation): “Feelings are for the weak. I have no time to attend to such trivial matters in either myself or others.”
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