1. Type and Stress
Our type preferences can give us information about how we will react in times of stress
This can be valuable to identify the early signs and maybe do something about it!

2. Dominant Functions
According to the theory, each type has a favourite part
This typically forms the core of our identity and motivation
Dominants for the
Introverted types:
ISTJ and ISFJ – Sensing
INTJ and INFJ – Intuition
ISTP and INTP - Thinking
ISFP and INFP - Feeling
Dominants for the
Extraverted types:
ESTP and ESFP – Sensing
ENTP and ENFP – Intuition
ESTJ and ENTJ - Thinking
ESFJ and ENFJ - Feeling

3. Dominant Functions Looking at your report – or your booklet Identify:
your strengths
what you are proud of
what may cause you a challenge
Looking at your strengths –
What would it be like if you overdid them?

4. What’s stress like for you?
What causes you to get stressed?
What is your initial reaction to stress?
What happens if the stress continues?
How can you (or others) help in times of stress?

5. Type Exaggeration ENFP Normal functioning Some stress
Pretty out of control
Described as ‘off the wall’ by ENFPs
INTP
Normal functioning
Some stress
Pretty withdrawn
Is anyone there?
How it feels inside
Usually when we start getting stressed we don’t notice – and we may not until explosion point – shouting crying or physical symptoms. The info you have noted and summarised on next slides can be your early warning signs. Time to take a break, breathe deeply, take a walk, talk to a trusted colleague. Also don’t make important decisions in exaggerated state – as we don’t have our usual perspective.

6. First Stage of Stress

7. ISTJ and ISFJ in stress At their best, they
Are selective – choosing right facts
Have excellent recall of facts and events
Are sure and certain
Reflect before acting
Communicate perspective
In exaggerated state, they
Can become fixated on finding the ‘right’ fact
Are obsessed with minute detail
Are dogmatic
Can become paralysed
Shut down
ISTJ quote – When I’m stressed out I get rigid. I mean rules and standard operating procedures are always important to me but usually I know when its time to be flexible to make exceptions and I do. But when I’m stressed it’s strictly by the book

8. ISTP and INTP in stress At their best, they
Engage in a persistent search for the truth
Exhibit depth of concentration
Are logical
Are objective
Are self motivated
In exaggerated state, they
Engage in obsessive search for truth
Become lost in concentration
Accept nothing but logic
Become totally detached
Become driven – like a machine out of control
INTP quote – When I’m stressed I just totally withdraw and focus on what I’m doing or thinking. EG – I can become obsessed with finding the right word in a sentence and spend hours searching a thesaurus. If anyone complains I just think – see no one else cares about doing things right, they’re so sloppy. And then find hundreds of examples to prove their sloppiness

9. INTJ and INFJ in stress At their best, they Are problem solvers
Are visionary
See connections not obvious to others
Find patterns
Provide in-depth theory
In exaggerated state, they
Are arrogant – have ‘the’ answers
Visions detached from reality
Are over complex – everything is connected
Force data to fit
Driven inward: won’t ask for help
INTJ quote – When I’m stressed I just shut down, won’t take in any information. I’m so sure I’m right and everyone else is wrong. I just plough ahead like a bulldozer to do what I know needs to be done, If anyone’s in the way – too bad

10. ISFP and INFP in stress At their best, they: Are empathisers
Think people matter, including themselves
Are independent
Are sensitive
Are idealistic
In exaggerated state, they
Are rescuers
Carry the weight of the world on their shoulders
Isolate self
Are hypersensitive
Are demagogic – only their ideals matter

11. ESTP and ESFP in stress At their best, they:
See, then think, then do or say
Are active
Are talkative, sociable
Are straightforward and clear
Pay attention to detail
In exaggerated state, they
Speak and act without thinking
Are hyperactive – jogging around the office
Talk nonstop without listening to others
Are blunt and curt
Are pedantic
ESTP quote – When I’m stressed I’m a total space cadet – running from one task to another, never finishing anything. I just have to be active, and I want everyone to be equally active.

12. ENTP and ENFP in stress At their best, they: Form global pictures
Are innovative
Are enthusiastic
See possibilities
Are flexible
Maintain a fast pace
In exaggerated state, they
Obsessed with links between things
Want to be different for the sake of novelty
Are frantic
Dither – so many options, can’t decide
Have irrational sudden changes
Are unable to concentrate or focus
ENFP quote – When I’m stressed I’m so distractible I don’t even finish my sentences. It’s like I’m just whirling around like a headless chicken

13. ENTJ and ESTJ in stress At their best, they: Are cool headed
Are rational
Are clear and concise
Are logical
Are analytical
In exaggerated state, they
Are cold and detached
Insist everything must be rational
Oversimplify for the sake of clarity
Insist on logic
Dominate by dissection
Are very critical
ESTJ quote – When I’m stressed I just take charge, tell everybody what to do and how to do it. My kids say oh no it’s back to boot camp again. And if anyone gets in the way I just run them over

14. ENFJ and ESFJ in stress At their best, they:
Are encouraging
Are interested in others
Seek to create harmony
Are outward looking
Are people and relationship motivated
In exaggerated state, they
Can be insistent – you will enjoy this
Can be intrusive
Ignore problems to keep surface harmony
Lack focus
Feel overburdened: over identify with others
ESFJ quote – When people around me are stressed I can get carried away in making them feel better. I hear myself saying all the clichés – It’s not as bad as it looks, things will look better tomorrow, It’s all for the best. And doing things for people, even if they haven’t asked. People get annoyed

15. Second Stage of Stress
‘In the grip’

16. Experiencing Stress ESTP/ESFP/ISTJ/ISFJ
Doom and gloom attitude; end of the world, no possible way out;
"The sky is falling“ - Hopelessness or denial
ENFP/ENTP/INTJ/INFJ
Detail-bound; stubbornly preoccupied with irrelevant facts, fine print
Overindulgent; "Eat, drink, and be merry“
ENTJ/ESTJ/INTP/ISTP
Little things set them off; emotions are out of control and inappropriate to stimulus; may be hyperactive
Feel worthless, guilty; take failure personally
ENFJ/ESFJ/INFP/ISFP
Demand that blame be allocated; criticize; "You should have...“
Dominate and railroad others; treat people as pawns, mere numbers