Being INFJ
The Meyers Briggs Personality test was instrumental in my growth as a young adult. Ever since I hit puberty, I acutely felt this confusion and limbo like existence when it came to why I behave the way I do. For me, the concept of myself was too hard to understand because I felt as if I was constantly trying to please everyone around me. This meant that I barely had time for myself to figure out what I really wanted in life and what I wanted for my future. Of course I idealized, as most teenagers do, the kind of life I thought I'd have. And obviously none of it came true.
Living a life not knowing what makes you tick or why you behave a certain way in different situations is exhausting and lonely. I felt that I would never really understand myself. After taking the test however, I felt as if everything finally made sense.
A social chameleon. Adapts to the energy output and the needs of others to keep them happy. Doesn't think about their own needs. Sharing things about yourself, but not as much as people think; therefore, remaining mysterious and unknowable. Hard to read. A good listener. The most keen observer; especially when people don't expect it. When people do see the observation happening, they can become uncomfortable because of the feeling of being seen right down to their soul. Usually has a vivid inner life. Can come up with innovative ideas, but will not make them a reality. Usually has anxiety and/or depression. A perfectionist in that if there is even a slight possibility of not achieving their own standard of perfection, they will not even attempt it. Will do the signature INFJ door slam on people who become toxic, abusive, selfish, etc. Their silence speaks louder than their words.
Those were just a few things that describe me, and an INFJ.
Most people don't really understand what the introverted intuition, extraverted feeling, and introverted thinking of an INFJ means. When I read articles and watched videos about this personality, so many things connected for me. Everything suddenly became clear, and I finally knew why I behaved this way.
Currently, I'm attempting to work on the things about myself that may seem good at the beginning, but can have a negative affect on how I interact with others. I need to not always focus on pleasing every one else while ignoring my own needs. I need to not let others take advantage of me for my good qualities because I like to help. I need to be okay with failing.
I hope that I can keep working on these things and more. Consistent introspection, self development and reconciliation with my Creator are essential for my growth as an INFJ.
Take the MBTI test if you haven't yet. Answer truthfully and only use the first answer that comes to mind. Once you start debating yourself, you will not get the most accurate result.
Living a life not knowing what makes you tick or why you behave a certain way in different situations is exhausting and lonely. I felt that I would never really understand myself. After taking the test however, I felt as if everything finally made sense.
A social chameleon. Adapts to the energy output and the needs of others to keep them happy. Doesn't think about their own needs. Sharing things about yourself, but not as much as people think; therefore, remaining mysterious and unknowable. Hard to read. A good listener. The most keen observer; especially when people don't expect it. When people do see the observation happening, they can become uncomfortable because of the feeling of being seen right down to their soul. Usually has a vivid inner life. Can come up with innovative ideas, but will not make them a reality. Usually has anxiety and/or depression. A perfectionist in that if there is even a slight possibility of not achieving their own standard of perfection, they will not even attempt it. Will do the signature INFJ door slam on people who become toxic, abusive, selfish, etc. Their silence speaks louder than their words.
Those were just a few things that describe me, and an INFJ.
Most people don't really understand what the introverted intuition, extraverted feeling, and introverted thinking of an INFJ means. When I read articles and watched videos about this personality, so many things connected for me. Everything suddenly became clear, and I finally knew why I behaved this way.
Currently, I'm attempting to work on the things about myself that may seem good at the beginning, but can have a negative affect on how I interact with others. I need to not always focus on pleasing every one else while ignoring my own needs. I need to not let others take advantage of me for my good qualities because I like to help. I need to be okay with failing.
I hope that I can keep working on these things and more. Consistent introspection, self development and reconciliation with my Creator are essential for my growth as an INFJ.
Take the MBTI test if you haven't yet. Answer truthfully and only use the first answer that comes to mind. Once you start debating yourself, you will not get the most accurate result.