One of the most counterintuitive truths about myers-briggs: the struggle against it often makes it worse. Acceptance — clearly misunderstood — is one of the most powerful tools available.
What Acceptance of Myers-Briggs Actually Means
Acceptance does NOT mean:
- Liking or approving of myers-briggs
- Giving up on getting better
- Thinking myers-briggs is okay
Acceptance DOES mean:
- Acknowledging myers-briggs without adding unnecessary struggle against the fact of its existence
- Allowing myers-briggs to be present without fighting it into bigger problems
- Making room for myers-briggs while still living your values
The ACT Approach to Myers-Briggs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance as a core tool: instead of fighting myers-briggs, you learn to make room for it while committing to valued action regardless.
The Paradox of Accepting Myers-Briggs
Many people find that when they stop fighting myers-briggs and simply allow it, it loses intensity. The suffering of myers-briggs is partly the struggle against it.