#inferior functions
If possible, temporarily remove yourself from any immediate sources of stress and re-engage the positive aspects of the dominant function, and activate the auxiliary function to balance the mind. (see the Type Development section & #how functions work for more detail)
inf Si grip: zoom out from your head to examine the bigger picture and think about whether your decisions big/small are producing good progress
inf Ni grip: realize that brooding or being uptight doesn’t help anything, get out of yourself with a fun/productive/social activity that will boost confidence
inf Ti grip: check if your beliefs/assumptions about people are really true and consider whether your attitude is helpful for relationship health
inf Fi grip: acknowledge your weaknesses/failures and think on how to make up for them and/or work out the steps to doing better next time
inf Se grip: pause and get in touch with your aspirations/potential and reflect on whether your thinking/actions actually serve your greater purpose
inf Ne grip: breathe, break a problem up into smaller more manageable steps and then carry out your tasks patiently and methodically
inf Te grip: acknowledge and process negative emotions with self-empathy, get in touch with your authentic self and care for your well-being
inf Fe grip: step back to clear your head, slowly think through the problem and whether you need to change your idea/approach (for next time)
“How can I be substantial if I fail to cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole; and inasmuch as I become conscious of my shadow I also remember that I am a human being like any other.”
- Jung
