#aux function

[typhoulogy]

Have any of you noticed how the advice given to different types is actually good advice for all types at the same time? 

Example from mbti-notes post:

aux Si: reflect on how to be content and prioritize accordingly aux Ni: take time to understand every side of an issue accurately aux Ti: acknowledge your flaws and improve systematically aux Fi: reflect on whether your ideas/actions support well-being aux Se: avoid assuming the worst to embrace new experiences aux Ne: work hard to actualize better possibilities for your life aux Te: change any beliefs that prevent success or cause failure aux Fe: improve your relationships and value their feedback

The advice for each aux function literally applies to every type. It just reads as: be more thoughtful, put in more effort, be willing to challenge your ego, and learn from experience. Just said from different perspectives, which the functions are.  

But why limit yourself only to one perspective, as dictated by your type? 

[entpswork]

agh how to know whether i'm an ENFP or an ENTP? i feel like both of the types kinda describe me but idk if i'm more of an extremely bubbly ENTP or an extremely analytical ENFP lmao

Oh boi…I get this question a lot, both here and irl (in fact, I was discussing this with an ENxP Tumblr friend just yesterday) and I think I might have found a quick(er) way to get around this.

I know plenty of people have done an ENFP vs ENTP post, I’ve seen them circulating and they’re very helpful but a) I don’t think we need any more of those and b) it’s the second time I’m writing this answer cause the app crashed as I was finishing it the first time.

So here’s my *SHORTCUT*:

Instead of looking for what is there, look for what’s not.

Hear me out: in case you’re already familiar with the shadow functions and the logic behind them you may have heard the term Point of Least Resistance (or PoLR for short). PoLR is basically the only function you don’t possess. It’s not underdeveloped or anything, it’s just not there.

For ENTPs that function is Fi and for ENFPs it’s Ti. So ask yourself: Is it hard for you to form opinions when you can’t simply weigh pros and cons? Like with movies, songs etc…if yes, you’re probably an ENTP. Lack of Fi makes us indifferent for many things. I mean, I may see all the good parts in a film and all the bad parts but do I actually like it? Yeah Idk.

Now about Ti PoLR…I’m not sure I can speak about it accurately, but from what I’ve understood when reading about it, it seems that ENFPs don’t feel the need to pick stuff apart and analyze them. They feel content with concrete answers that make sense to them without demanding the logic behind them. Basically, they just need their Te satisfied.

I may be wrong on this one, but even if it’s not about their PoLR this is a clear difference. If I can’t understand the logic behind something important for my classes (I can give examples), even if I know all the rules and can solve the exercises (technically I wouldn’t need anything more) it will be constantly in my head until I get an answer. I’ll probably even see the question is my sleep IF I manage to sleep. Okay I may be exaggerating but you get the point.

I hope this helps! I know it’s still some work to do but hopefully it’s faster than other ways :) Good luck!

@orangeslicesandfetalspooning thoughts?