Thanks...this advice was much needed as I am an INFJ and I struggle with self-care. My mother was also just like me. She was an ISFJ and she was forever taking care of everyone's needs, forgetting her own. I enjoy being alone as I don't really need to worry about others. Boundaries are so important especially with people who don't respect other's boundaries... it really makes me angry now when people try my patience and abuse my kindness. I just cut off from such people who don't respect other's boundaries. I am learning gradually but sometimes I feel so tired and exhausted that I just give in. I wish I was not an extraverted feeler as I really have a hard time with people around me. Sometimes relationships can feel like a burden and less enjoyable esp. with people who only take from you and give nothing in return.
Richa Saxena (not verified)says...
Thanks...this advice was much needed as I am an INFJ and I struggle with self-care. My mother was also just like me. She was an ISFJ and she was forever taking care of everyone's needs, forgetting her own. I enjoy being alone as I don't really need to worry about others. Boundaries are so important especially with people who don't respect other's boundaries... it really makes me angry now when people try my patience and abuse my kindness. I just cut off from such people who don't respect other's boundaries. I am learning gradually but sometimes I feel so tired and exhausted that I just give in. I wish I was not an extraverted feeler as I really have a hard time with people around me. Sometimes relationships can feel like a burden and less enjoyable esp. with people who only take from you and give nothing in return.