They say MBTI is pseudoscience but I've taken the test more times than I can count since the 80s and it's always INFJ, and not only that, it REALLY explains a lot about myself. I'm 55 and I only learned recently that not everyone feels and experiences everything like I do (very deeply!). Thanks for your videos.
These activities help INFJs make the most of their alone time, allowing them to recharge, reflect, and pursue their passions in a way that aligns with their introspective and creative nature.
Most definitely deflection and projection. Some of my neighbors have similar practical problems to me which I feel compelled to cure for them first. I have learned that you can only suggest so far before needing to drop it and just observe. Seems like I am always encouraging others to do better but not always myself. Dreamer by Supertramp.
Plan, re-plan, then re-plan the re-plan. Maybe some day we will implement that plan. ;) I've disconnected from any other people that might distract me toward their own problems.
Point 2: My default for escapism - overanalyze other peoples crap - Its so much easier to do this than admit to myself that life sucks right now - and I need to fix it! I think we intuitvely know - any shift we make in our lives as INFJs takes a hell of a lot of work - because - we do not do surface patch work - but we dig deep and then carefully repair ourselves back to health - this process is no small feat so - by default - we revert to analyzing others - Its fun to do but I do not believe its been the most healthiest default habit
I've noticed that about myself, I struggle with sorting my own problems but anyone else's, its easy to work out. I think its the different perspective. If I imagine someone coming to me with the same problems as I have, I think of the suggestions or advice I'd offer. Bit crazy, but sometimes it works if I put the effort in.
Point 4 really hits me. Always felt this…strongly. In fact the channel I have is all about it. I film things that we all see in everyday life but try to infuse it with that strong feeling/emotion and sense of awe and wonder that us INFJs deeply feel. Sometimes I truly find being an INFJ a curse as it’s hard to connect with people out there. However, when I visit channels such as yours, I feel understood and seen and realize it’s a beautiful gift that we have. Thanks Wenzes for your always poignant and heartfelt analysis of us INFJs. 🙏🏻😊
Interesting. The 4th one reminds me of what I did in my 20's. I would think about things for hours to get an emotion. Thankfully I don't do that anymore. I am definitely moved by music, cinema, etc.
On point four. That ability that we have to create passion, determination and inspiration from thin air in places and for things that everyone else see as boring and dry out, the power to light up the pitch darkness within a blink of an eye... it probably wont be enough to say that it is something exceptional. It's our gift from a higher power. That's why we have strange hobby's, that's why we find things that everyone miss as interesting. It's one of our core characteristics as INFJs. #KeepSpreadingTheLight!
It’s amusing to me sometimes that I cannot wait to go home, have some quiet peace to myself and look forward to a time of day dreaming. To me, my day dreams are like movies. I replay entire situations in my mind and it’s like the real thing. Many times I’ve caught myself thinking that I’m so lucky to be able to recapture the emotions, the feelings, the thoughts, the dialogue and just play the scenes over in my head. If I want to travel to Paris? I just head over there in my head and replay what I did there; who I spoke with, what I saw and re-evoke the same emotions in my minds eye. I love it. We are incredibly lucky to be able to do this.
This video is extremely validating. I loathe the "what did you do this weekend?" and "what have you been up to?" questions. Ppl wouldnt understand if I actually told them or Im met with "ok...but what did you do?" I learned the safest way to answer that is to say an expected common response like "I just took it easy", "did some housework" or "spend time with family/friends" (knowing thats not even something I would even do). Its just easier to navigate conversations with coworkers and acquaintances if you just pretend to do things they do. Ppl usually just want to bring the conversation back to themselves anyway. Its just a quicker way to get there and get out lol.
So true! Most people wouldn't understand if I told them that I go to my regular online groups and talk about the mysteries of the universe. People would think I'm either the biggest nerd or just plain weird.
In short, create abundance in your life, great positive experiences, like taking steps to make your dream a reality We lose ourselves when exposed too much to people, FE needs alone time too, to feel itself, fill itself up 😂
It seems that I've optimized my life to the point where I either have to allow time to pass or I have to branch out and socialize in order to enjoy the next endeavor. It's not always worth doing something if you don't have anyone to share it with. This is why I have a lot more solo hobbies.
This need to be alone now explains my desperate need I had tohave my now ex to give me one hour away from the house, kids, everything. I usually walked or bicycle, except once a week I went shopping.
Active daydreaming on my alone time walks, then denying my emotions as they are not in somebody else's best interests... I. E. Fantasising about following my own dreams and creativity, doing things for me with people I want to be around and get joy from... So I am such an infj.... Just need to remember to be that and allow me... Great videos, thank you so much!!
Always overthinking, -analyzing things. Always the look for details, you simply can't stop, or avoid it. Being overloaded by the chit-chat inside busses, -trains. I feel always being punished after going home by train, the amount of blah-di-fck is that huge, you won't believe it. If ever, ppl would think 95%, and not talking their B$ out loud. It's overwhelming, makes me depressed, angry & anxious at the same time.
As an INFJ-T, I deeply felt this. All of it 100%. Thank you! So glad I’m not alone. I feel like astrology and MBTI made me realize I’m not the only one. And there’s many great people out there like me!
Haha xD 7:00 Exactly THIS dialog the whole Time. I dont want to be part of this whole "wasting resources because the industry told me that I need this or that", so I ALWAYS reflect WHY I want it and even call my best friend xD
These five items are definitely true and they can be positively carried out well. Nowadays I'm a bit careful about #2, as I personally need to be cautious when I analyze people, so as not to project something on them that isn't there; I've had a lot of them do it to me. It's neat how #3 and #4 work in tandem with each other. In fact, it made me think about something this afternoon shortly before watching this video. Earlier I had sent a text to a friend. I got a reply that asked a personal question about why I did something earlier in the day that for me was private. It would have meant giving out some personal information, and I didn't want to do it. Choosing to honor my right to give no explanation, I gave a truthful but generalized answer. Looking back on this, I was using a lot of what you talk about in this video. So I can vouch for what you're saying! 🙂 Oh, and BTW - I'm also doing #5 - recharging - and enjoying every bit of it! 😊😊
You're absolutely amazing and have helped me immensely understand myself. Where did you learn about INFJ 's ? I'm sooo interested in your profession and how you got to this point. Fascinating to say the least. I enjoy every one of your videos. ❤
I found your channel a couple months ago and the only thing I can find that is different about me is that I will not avoid confrontation. If you dish it , lol it's coming back hard!
