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15 Signs You’re An INFJ – The World’s Rarest Personality Type
The acronym INFJ stands for one of the 16 personality types described in Myers-Briggs
personality theory. Key characteristics this type is named after are introversion, intuition,
feeling, and judgment. This is the rarest of all types – only 2 percent of people are INFJs.
This personality type is more commonly called “Advocate” or “Counselor”. Advocates’ unique
combination of personality traits makes them complex and quite versatile. You may better
understand the uniqueness of this type if you consider some of the famous people with
this personality type: Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King, Morgan Freeman,
and Goethe. Let’s look into the main traits of INFJs and find out what makes them stand out!
No1: INFJs want perfection and often procrastinate The INFJ personality type is defined by idealism.
INFJs strive for perfection, but they often procrastinate because they feel like they
can never achieve it. They often have a fear of failure. INFJs also often feel like they aren’t
allowed to rest until they’ve achieved their unique vision of success, but this mindset
can lead to stress. People with this personality type can be continually fixating on imperfections
and wondering whether they should be looking for something better. INFJs’ perfectionism may also
leave them with few options for letting off steam, which increases the risk of burnout.
No2: INFJs are on a different wavelength INFJs tend to feel like outsiders because they
are different from other people. The different wavelength in question refers to the domination of
intuition in the INFJ personality type. They tend to just know things. Without understanding
exactly why or how, an INFJ will see, within minutes of meeting an individual, their true
character. And because intuition is a subconscious process, they have difficulties with explaining
things to others. As a result, they often feel misunderstood and they can appear out of touch
to other non-intuitive people in their lives. No3: INFJs value beauty and quality
A signature feature of INFJs is a deep concern for quality. INFJs constantly try to
find beauty and quality in everything. They enjoy surrounding themselves with sophisticated things,
whether it is fine food, clothes or home décor. INFJs are truly about quality over quantity and
they will become disinterested in anything they perceive as mediocre. They would rather have one
special thing than a few ordinary things. They are always looking for the underlying
quality and artistry of things to be sure that they are exceptional. INFJs, in particular,
exhibit the most refined tastes of all types that others might deem expensive or pretentious.
No4: INFJs absorb other people’s emotions INFJs value deep emotions and they have
high emotional intelligence. Not only that, but they tend to absorb other’s emotions and feel
them like their own. Rather than simply noticing what someone else is feeling,
they feel it themselves. INFJs can walk into a room and immediately sense tension, joy,
discomfort, or sadness, without much verbal communication. Because of this, they can easily
connect with others but it comes at a cost – they can be overwhelmed by other people’s emotions.
No5: INFJs exude warmness INFJs are usually seen as warm, welcoming,
and giving. This makes others feel comfortable in their presence. INFJs are kind, great listeners
and have a knack for making others immediately feel at ease. They are often considered charming
even by strangers and it is not rare for them to have people sit with them and tell them their
concerns and dreams. INFJs make other people feel liked, cared for, embraced, and accepted. They
recognize other peoples’ deep need and desire to be truly seen and ensure they feel that way.
INFJs stand out by radiating charm and warmth and they seem very friendly and openhearted to others.
No6: INFJs ultimately seek genuine truth and meaning
An INFJ’s calling in life is to seek insight and a deeper understanding of everything around them.
They don’t care a bit about grandiose acts if there is no true and deep motive and meaning
behind them. This type often enjoys traveling, adventures, and experiences that broaden their
minds, improve their understanding of life, and encourage self-reflection.
You can often find them deeply engaged in thinking about life's meaning and their purpose in this
world. As a result of having this trait, INFJs are “old souls.” Many grow up feeling wiser
than you would think by their chronological age. No7: INFJs tend to keep a small circle of friends
INFJs have a deep desire for authenticity and sincerity in everything they do – from their daily
activities to their relationships. As a result, people with this personality type rarely settle
for superficial friendships. You could hardly find an INFJ with a large group of friends.
They like to have just a few true friends who share their passions, interests, and beliefs.
They don’t have many friends for one more reason: just as INFJs have high standards for themselves,
they also have high standards for their friendships. They want to feel compatible with
their friends on a deeper level. Not many people can meet those standards and because of that,
INFJs have smaller groups of friends. No8: INFJs cannot stand small talk
Most people feel the need to engage in small talk before they jump into a deep and serious
conversation. These people are not INFJs. Just as they are looking for meaningful connections with
their friends, INFJs cannot stand small talk, which for them have no meaning at all. They are
certainly necessary in the process of getting to know someone, but INFJs loathe them. They
wish to know your values, feelings, and what you are passionate about. INFJs consider small talk
extremely boring and energy-draining. To them, small talk only serves to fill the silence without
revealing any deeper layers of the individuals involved, and they are not interested in that.
No9: INFJs are true introverts INFJs are truly introverted though
others don’t always see them as such. This happens because they understand the needs of others and
they can blend in to meet those needs. But, in fact, they, being introverted, lose energy when
around other people. These personality types often prefer to be in their own space where they can
adjust their environment. INFJs need time alone to gather their energy and restore their calm. This
may be hard for extraverts in their surroundings to accept, but this isolation from time to time
helps INFJs to take things slowly and cautiously. No10: INFJs are sensitive to conflict
When there's tension in INFJs’ close relationships, they feel it deeply.
They tend to keep their relations harmonious and every conflict creates stress. Conflicts have
physical consequences for INFJs. They have trouble sleeping, headaches and can’t concentrate on their
tasks. This kind of stress can be particularly difficult because, being intuitive, they can
perceive many different ways that things could go wrong in a conflict. This however doesn’t mean
that they avoid conflicts completely. People with this personality type can become defensive in the
face of criticism and conflict, particularly when it comes to issues that are near to their hearts.
No11: INFJs are future-focused INFJs leave little to chance. They
are strongly future-oriented and they believe in making plans rather than going with the flow.
INFJs are critical of their past mistakes, but they are more focused on their future
goals and the ways of achieving them. They can mentally visualize every step of the process,
predict possible obstacles and envision their success. This is great because without planning
there is no success but it can be hard sometimes. The downside is, if they take this too far,
those with this trait sometimes come across as rigid, and when things don’t go as they planned,
INFJs can become frustrated and stressed No12: INFJs are deeply empathetic
INFJs are highly empathetic people. That means they can understand other people’s emotions, not
just notice and recognize what others are feeling. People with this trait can easily pick up on tiny
changes in facial expression, body language, or tone of voice that others miss — and immediately
sense what the person is feeling. As empaths, INFJs see the world differently than other people;
they’re keenly aware of others, their pains and struggles, and what they need emotionally. Their
sense of empathy is a wonderful part of who they are, but that doesn’t mean they need to forget
about themselves and push aside their own desires, because that is what makes them prone to burnout.
No13: INFJs gravitate towards people who need help Being empathetic as they are, INFJs naturally tend
to find and gravitate towards those who are in need of help.
Due to this trait, they tend to be drawn to helping professions like therapy and teaching,
and often become caregivers for their friends and family. When they recognize someone’s needs, they
readily provide comfort and compassion. People with this personality type can exhaust themselves
if they don’t find a way to balance their drive to help others with necessary self-care and rest.
No14: INFJs are intellectual thinkers INFJs are prone to thoughtful and philosophical
considerations of the world, other people and themselves. They need to understand the deeper
meaning of everything that surrounds them. INFJs are inherently inquisitive and interested in
the world and the people around them. Instead of taking everything at face value, they will always
wonder why something is the way it is. INFJs are also very introspective. This is the art of being
aware of your thinking -- or, to put it another way, thinking about how you think about things.
People with this trait have the ability to examine their innermost thoughts, feelings and sensations,
and they simply enjoy looking into themselves. No15: INFJs are gifted in language
Being of introverted nature, INFJs enjoy spending time engaged in various hobbies
by themselves. These hobbies often include reading or writing, and INFJs are known for
their language skills and for their creativity, which allows them to express themselves better,
especially in written form. This skill means INFJs can speak--and especially write--in intelligent,
convincing, and evocative ways. INFJs prefer the written word over verbal communication
because they often have trouble finding the right words to express themselves to others and because
there is a possibility of conflict which, as explained previously they are sensitive to.
INFJs have quite a combination of traits that makes them special and sometimes complicated
and contradictory. People with this personality type are introverted,
highly intuitive, they rely on emotions and stand up for what it is right.
Knowing who they are and what motivates them can help you communicate with them,
or to better know yourself if you have recognized these traits in you.
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