3 Questions With An INFP is a short interview designed to share the unique voices of individual INFPs and see how similar, and different, we all are.
And now I present:
Jas Hothi
- How did you find out you were INFP?
My journey feels like it started around 10 years ago, when my deep-diving into ‘self-help’ led to discovering I was an introvert (thanks to Susan Cain), a highly sensitive person (thanks to Elaine Eron) and an INFP personality type. Lots of things started to make sense. Since then, it’s gradually been a case of understanding my personality better and slowly figuring out a way of living and working that’s aligned who with I am. Managing my time – and my energy – is so important for me. Freedom is perhaps my most important value, in every sense of the word.
- What do you create?
One of the things I’ve realized is that to create is really important for my enjoyment, my life and my soul. When I left my job in 2015 I started writing things to process what was going on for me at the time. These sporadic pieces led to my first blog, and the next, and then the next. I gradually developed more and more confidence in my blogging and writing, in my identity as a creative (and what you might call a creator these days, as this is now my work, too), and I also now have a podcast and youtube channel. I seem to have built my work around creating and connecting with others, and these outlets all help me do these things in different ways.
My journey has been a slow and gradual one, but I would not change it for the world. I also enjoy both doing and consuming different forms of writing and music; I’d like to write more poetry and perhaps put it to music. For me, though, I see my fiction/poetry/creative writing as for me and not for making money. I also journal. It’s important for me to have writing that’s writing just because, without any expectation or pressure attached to it.
- What do you enjoy?
As I’ve mentioned already, I really love to create and connect with others. I often speak of my most important values being growth, connection and freedom. I enjoy exploring new places, whether it’s spending time abroad (I spent a couple of months as a digital nomad in Madeira this last Summer), or simply exploring coffee shops and green spaces closer to home. I love watching sports, and spending time walking outdoors or stretching out on a mat. I also enjoy absorbing the stories of others whether it’s through an auto-biography, a biographical documentary or a podcast interview. I’m continuing to learn and grow and see where life takes me next 🙂
Tell us a little about yourself.
Jas Hothi is a writer and indie author. He made a life-altering choice in 2015, decided to share it online, and has been writing ever since. He has run several blogs, a podcast, and has co-hosted two online summits for creative introverts. He is the author of The Indie Author, and is currently building The Indie Writer, a gentle community for ADHD writers. Find him at www.jasraj.me
That wraps up this edition of 3 Questions With An INFP. Stay tuned for more!
Amanda Linehan is the author of Productivity For INFPs. She is an independent author, coach, and INFP, who has published six full-length books and has been read in 113 countries. Amanda was a speaker at the INF Summit in February 2020. Get her free Productivity For INFPs Mini-Course when you sign up for the For INFPs newsletter.
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