Intuitive by nature, INFJs of all ages know exactly how intuition affects them on a day
to day basis. How it affects their decision making process and their ability to understand
things without reasoning. But being guided by intuition goes much deeper than that and
it isn’t always as easy to deal with as it looks. Welcome or welcome back Psych-o! Today we’re going
to be talking about the 8 things every infj should know about their intuitive gifts. Before we get
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Alright, let’s get right into it starting with.. Number 1: It can cause serious friction
One of the main reasons INFJs are deemed misunderstood by others is due to their main
cognitive function, introverted intuition. Because INFJs use their intuition as their main decision
making factor, oftentimes choosing intuition over lack of physical evidence, it’s understandable
that others may see the INFJ as being reckless in a way. Not everyone knows what it’s like to be so
influenced by intuition, never mind trusting this mysterious source with their decisions in life.
Intuitive feelings can be extremely unpredictable, but on top of that, they’re also unexplainable,
sometimes to the point that INFJs can’t even fully understand it themselves. In fact, sometimes these
hunches aren’t even in agreement with what an INFJ feels they should do logically. For example, if an
INFJ is in a friendship where from the outside it seems like there’s a great connection, but there
is a persistent negative gut feeling surrounding it, some INFJs wouldn’t think twice to end it,
even without a factual explanation. Although it may seem unfair, the experienced INFJ
intuitive knows that they’re saving both themselves from difficulty in the future.
Number 2: You don’t have to share In early childhood and adolescence,
these intuitive INFJ gifts can seem otherworldly. The astonishing findings and keen accuracy can
feel like a gift they need to share with everyone they meet, but over time, INFJs learn that most
intuitive feelings are actually best kept to themselves. Regardless of how familiar an INFJ
is with feeling misunderstood in the world, sharing their intuitive findings is a sure way to
make them seem crazy, especially when shared with more logical personality types. They know that
it takes a certain amount of open mindedness to understand intuition, and they learn to not expect
that from everyone. Aside from the fact that intuitive feelings can feel taboo to some people,
sometimes INFJs also come across information and understandings that some people aren’t
ready to hear. Sometimes it’s best for an INFJ to sit back and watch it play out as it should
rather than try to save the day by warning others what they inherently know is bound to happen.
Number 3: Practice makes perfect Introverted intuition has proven itself to be
nothing short of astonishing, as most cognitive functions are, however, like any special gift or
talent, practice makes perfect. Ironically, INFJs can’t really control having these deep intuitive
abilities, but they can improve the precision and understanding of their intuitive patterns over
time. INFJ intuition is like a muscle that grows the more you use it, train it, and trust it. Yet,
at the same time it can get out of shape when out of practice. And since it’s a difficult way
of thinking to relate to others with, sometimes INFJs can fall out of touch and begin relying
on their other cognitive functions in turn. So how exactly can these intuitive instincts be improved?
Well, by first acknowledging and trusting that inner voice and then second, putting their
intuitive understandings into practice. Sounds simple, but keeping with it is the real challenge.
By doing this even for the simplest of decisions, slowly but surely, their dominant intuitive
function gets stronger and more easily utilized. Number 4: INFJ intuition is visual by nature
Known for their vivid imaginations and ability to mentally visualize potential outcomes,
INFJs naturally adapt to seeing and creating very striking images in their mind. In fact, aside from
the mental images in their own minds, INFJs tend to understand things through the use of symbols,
archetypes, illustrations, and abstract terms compared to hard facts and memorization. When
Ni-dominant types explain something, especially if they’re challenged to explain an intuitive
finding, they rely heavily on things like symbols, patterns, and metaphors to get their point across.
Actually, it doesn’t stop there. INFJs who are in touch with their spiritual side may rely on
intuitive symbolism and synchronicities in their day to day life as signs or answers
to their questions. And while this interest in patterns can be confusing at times, even for
the INFJ themselves, they can be a powerful tool when it comes to getting in touch with this gift.
Number 5: It can be freakishly accurate Speaking of supernatural, when it comes to an
INFJ personality type, a well seasoned intuition is what gives the INFJ their psychic stereotype.
Whether it’s experienced through visions, callings, gut feelings, or flashes of insights,
this intuition becomes so well equipped to different types of scenarios that they ultimately
lead the INFJ without the need of any type of factual basis. The first few times this happens it
can feel unsettlingly unexplainable, but overtime, this gift becomes second nature for an INFJ.
Of course, these insights aren't always immediate projections, sometimes INFJs have to wait days or
even years until they see their insights play out in the real world. Nonetheless,
the bone-chilling accuracy will almost always leave others speechless and skeptical.
Number 6: It requires serious mental energy
In simple terms, dominant introverted intuition requires the subconscious brain to be working
on overdrive. Although everyone’s intuitions work in the back of their minds, for an INFJ
it can take a serious amount of exerted energy to keep their observational intuitions running
24/7. This intuitive inner compass is not only running when being paid attention too, but
is actually picking up on the minute details of everything around them at all times,
subconsciously absorbing information that can be pieced together later down the line.
If that doesn’t sound exhausting enough, just add the INFJ’s empathetic nature to the mix.
Situations that call for empathy or skepticism cause INFJ intuition to be on high alert.
Sometimes such a high alert that it can be difficult for this introspective personality
type to pay attention to anything other than what their intuition is pushing them to focus on.
Number 7: It can feel different for every INFJ
Although all INFJ brain’s prefer to use intuition as their dominant function when making decisions,
each INFJ experiences their introverted intuition in a slightly different way. Not
only do INFJs experience the actual feeling of an intuitive hunch differently from one another
but from one INFJ to the next, intuitive hunches may not always match up. In fact, since
this intuitive gift isn’t necessarily psychic ability, it can only be rooted in perspective,
past experiences and collected information. And of course, these factors vary from INFJ to INFJ,
showing that intuitive direction is not only tailored to each INFJ’s higher good specifically,
but it also shows that it shouldn’t be relied on by others. Each INFJ uses this inner compass to
guide them in the particular direction they need to go in, but it shouldn’t always be relied on as
a basis of advice for others for this very reason. Number 8: It’s not as supernatural as it seems
Intuition is one of those things that everyone innately has,
but not everyone uses it. For that very reason, the INFJ intuition can seem alienating,
almost as if they have these psychic powers that others aren’t equipped with. While INFJs do have a
one up considering introverted intuition is their most dominant function, the supernatural aspect of
their intuition is often blown out of proportion. In fact, the reason an INFJs intuition is so
particularly strong compared to other personality types is for the sole reason that they have a
certain set of introspective functions that allows them to absorb crucial pieces of information that
others often overlook. Since INFJs are already so familiar with analyzing their surroundings,
their subconscious minds are way ahead of them. Subtle everyday things like body language,
tone of voice, autopilot behavior and overall energy is picked up by their extroverted sensing
while their introverted intuition makes sense of it all behind the scenes.
So, rather than INFJs having some type of secret spiritual connection to divine intuition,
they’re more likely to be just using their functions in the proper order.
Well PSYCH-Os, that’s it for today’s video.. So, in the comments below, tell us of a time
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