Specialize In Who You Are
As we become somewhat secure in knowing our psychological type, it then becomes possible to specialize in it, i.e., to develop our psychological functions.Here the emphasis is in developing depth and sophistication with, first, the Dominant and, then, the Auxiliary. Of the eight possible functions involved, each of us needs to develop two.
- Se – Extraverted Sensing
- Si – Introverted Sensing
- Ne – Extraverted Intuition
- Ni – Introverted Intuition
- Te – Extraverted
- Ti – Introverted Thinking
- Fe – Extraverted Feeling
- Fi – Introverted Feeling
Each of these functions operates differently so it takes a specialized approach to becoming sophisticated with each.Some ideas for things to do in developing these functions are suggested next. This is not a comprehensive list, just a start for your own personalized plan.
Extraverted Sensing (Se)
The extraverted sensor needs to be among people gathering publicly available data. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Create a newsletter working with others
- Maintain a web site's information interacting with others
- Take a job as a reporter
- Interview people on a specific topic
Introverted Sensing (Si)
The introverted sensor needs to be gathering publicly available data and keeping this information for private reflection. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Keep a journal
- Do quality control on a web site to ensure clarity and completeness of information
- Take a job as a rewriter using the raw input of reporters
- Take notes in lectures; reflect on the most important points; and reorganize the information.
Extraverted Intuition (Ne)
The extraverted intuitive needs to be among people sharing hunches, possibilities, and future implications of current events. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Participate in planning sessions
- Volunteer for long-range business forecasting work.
- Contribute to brain storming sessions
- Participate in political rallies and fund raisers
Introverted Intuition (Ni)
The introverted intuitive needs to be gathering hunches, possibilities, and future implications for themselves. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Keep a journal
- Write essays elaborating all elements of a subject of interest
- Seek out "futurist" books and speakers
- Read science fiction
Extraverted Thinking (Te)
The extraverted thinker needs to be among people analyzing information and reaching objective conclusions. The kinds of things they might do include:
Work in a library
Take a job on a hotline or a help line
Partner with a sensor and do the analysis of the data
Work on a newspaper or at a TV station to analyze the news and organize the newscast with others
Introverted Thinking (Ti)
The introverted thinker needs to perform objective analysis by themselves. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Write research reports
- Write a book
- Prepare a business presentation for an executive
- Work on the staff of a government executive
Extraverted Feeling (Fe)
The extraverted feeler needs to be among people caring for their needs.
The kinds of things they might do include:
- Organize and run a wedding or other social occasion
- Hold a birthday or retirement party
- Host a business dinner
- Organize and give a public presentation on psychological type
Introverted Feeling (Fi)
The introverted feeler needs to care for people while remaining in the background. The kinds of things they might do include:
- Work as a clinical psychologist
- Participate in setting up a help line and ensure the staff has what they need
- Create a web site dedicated to the improvement of mankind
- Work in the service industry