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Now I just have to come up with some ways to exercise these functions that are simple enough to be practical and effective enough to build up tone in these areas. Like any exercise
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The problem for me is, I don't understand any of the functions well enough for them to be real. They don't show up physically in my life, either in my thoughts, actions, words, whatever. They're like imaginary things. It's hard for me to explain, but they're just not tangible, so when someone mentions practicing them I picture a hand reaching for air.
I don't pretend to know how cool I am. I just try to have fun in life. The more I try to work on my traits, the more inadequate I feel, and the harder it is to have fun.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." Sounded like you were trying to describe this in your post. Sounds good to me.
I don't believe working on your traits is the key to happiness. That just makes me angry and frustrated with myself. I think working on a sweeping change in perspective will automatically bring you happiness, once you find the right perspective. Nevermind traits.