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𝙿𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻𝙸𝚃𝙸𝙴𝚂 𝙸𝙽 𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚂 ➥ The Mediator ( INFP )

Merlin is someone who possesses the Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits. He has a rare personality type, he tends to be quiet, open-minded, and imaginative, he applies a caring and creative approach to everything he does. Although he is may seem quiet or unassuming, Merlin has vibrant, passionate inner life. Idealistic and empathetic, Merlin's long for deep, soulful relationships, and they feel called to help others.

Strengths:

֍ Empathetic – Merlin doesn't just care about other people in an abstract sense. He actually feels another person’s emotions, from joy and elation to sorrow and regret. Because of this sensitivity, Merlin tend to be thoughtful and kind-hearted, and he hate the idea of hurting anyone, even unintentionally.

֍ Generous – Merlin rarely enjoy succeeding at other people’s expense. He feel called to share the good things in his life, giving credit where it’s due, and uplift the surrounding people. Merlin wants to contribute to a world where every voice is heard and no one’s needs go unmet.

֍ Open-Minded – Tolerant and accepting, he tries not to judge anyone else’s beliefs, lifestyles, or decisions. This makes him prefer compassion to fault-finding, and many Mediators feel empathy even for those who have done wrong. Because Merlin so accepting, he often become confidants for their friends and loved ones – and occasionally for total strangers.

֍ Creative – Merlin love to see things from unconventional perspectives. Few things give him more pleasure than allowing his minds to wander through all sorts of ideas and possibilities and daydreams. It’s no wonder, then, Merlin is drawn to creative pursuits .

֍ Passionate – When an idea or movement captures Merlin's imagination, he wants to give his whole heart to it. Merlin may not always speak of it, but that doesn’t diminish his strong feelings for a cause that speaks to his beliefs and convictions.

֍ Idealistic – Merlin strives to follow his conscience, even when doing the right thing isn’t easy or convenient. He rarely loses sight of his desire to live a meaningful purpose.

Weaknesses :

֍ Unrealistic – Nothing in this world is perfect, and that can be a difficult truth for Merlin to come to terms with. He is a hopeless romantic, with rose-coloured visions of what their lives should be like. This can set him up for disappointment when reality inevitably falls short of their dreams.

֍ Self-Isolating – Merlin longs to connect with others, but he doesn't always know how. Especially in new environments, as a result, he may sometimes feel lonely or isolated.

֍ Self-Critical – Merlin believes in their unique potential, and his desperately want to live up to it. But this can cause him to have unrealistic expectations for himself. When Merlin fail to live up to these visions, he may accuse himself of being useless or selfish or woefully inadequate. Taken too far, this self-criticism can discourage him, leading him to give up on even their dearest dreams.

Conclusion:

Few personality types are as poetic and kind-hearted as Mediators (INFPs). With their unique gifts, Mediators can overcome all sorts of challenges and obstacles – and brighten the lives of those around them in the process.

Yet Mediators can be tripped up in areas where idealism and altruism are more of a liability than an asset. When it comes to finding (or keeping) a partner, making friends, pursuing a meaningful career, or planning for the future, people with this personality type may need to consciously develop their weaker traits and gain new skills – even as they draw on their many strengths.

What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complexity of the Mediator personality type. You may have muttered to yourself, “Wow, this is so accurate, it’s a little creepy,” or “Finally, someone understands me!” You may have even asked, “How do they know more about me than the people I’m closest to do?”

This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We’ve studied how Mediators think and what they need to reach their full potential. In the process, we’ve learned how people with your personality type can overcome even their greatest personal challenges.

But to overcome these challenges, you need to have a plan, a personal road map – a vision for where you want to head and why. In this introduction, you’ve learned how Mediators tend to behave in certain circumstances and what their key strengths and weaknesses are.