INFJ
So, I love reading about personality types and I find it incredibly interesting. It also gives me a better idea of how to deal with and talk with all kinds of people.
If you ever wanted to understand my personality, now’s the time.
I’m an INFJ. An Introverted* iNtuitive Feeling Judging type. You can read the whole thing at the link provided, but I’m going to highlight some of the more obvious things.
*Note: When they say introverted/extroverted they don’t mean shy/outgoing, they mean, distinguishing between the two worlds in which all of us live. There is a world inside ourselves, and a world outside ourselves. When we are dealing with the world outside of ourselves, we are “extraverting”. When we are inside our own minds, we are “introverting”.
People who know me well would tell you that a lot of the following things are true, and they’re probably vigorously shaking their heads in agreement.
“INFJs place great importance on having things orderly and systematic in their outer world. They put a lot of energy into identifying the best system for getting things done, and constantly define and re-define the priorities in their lives.”
I do this constantly. I’m constantly putting different things in higher priority depending on my feelings of attachment or interest.
“They know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they usually know it.”
This comes out when I play trivia games or watch Jeopardy. I do tend to second-guess myself though. But there are times when I know something and Greg will look at me and say, “How did you know that?” and I just shrug.
“…We may see some signs of disarray in an otherwise orderly tendency, such as a consistently messy desk.”
Again, Greg can confirm that my desk is usually messy.
“INFJs have uncanny insight into people and situations. They get “feelings” about things and intuitively understand them…This is the sort of thing that other types may scorn and scoff at, and the INFJ themself does not really understand their intuition at a level which can be verbalized. Consequently, most INFJs are protective of their inner selves, sharing only what they choose to share when they choose to share it. They are deep, complex individuals, who are quite private and typically difficult to understand. INFJs hold back part of themselves, and can be secretive.”
I do get “feelings” about people and situations. I tend to know what people’s relationships are even when it’s not wholly obvious. Also, I can usually tell when someone is hiding something, but this gets me in trouble sometimes because I annoy people asking him or her what’s wrong.
“But the INFJ is as genuinely warm as they are complex. INFJs hold a special place in the heart of people who they are close to, who are able to see their special gifts and depth of caring.”
I dunno you tell me guys. I do care deeply about my close friends and my family.
“Because the INFJ has such strong intuitive capabilities, they trust their own instincts above all else. This may result in an INFJ stubbornness and tendency to ignore other people’s opinions. They believe that they’re right. On the other hand, INFJ is a perfectionist who doubts that they are living up to their full potential. INFJs are rarely at complete peace with themselves - there’s always something else they should be doing to improve themselves and the world around them. They believe in constant growth, and don’t often take time to revel in their accomplishments.”
Stubborn, that’s a good descriptor for me, and I definitely tend to ignore other people’s opinion. Unless they give me a good, logical explanation as to why I should believe them or take their opinion.
“INFJ is a natural nurturer; patient, devoted and protective.”
I love helping and taking care of everyone!!!
