Mental Wow Presents 15 Signs You're An INFJ - The Rarest Personality
Type in the World
Intro: say the title presents
Before we go over the signs, let’s clear up some things.
INFJ is an acronym for Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging.
And it’s one of the sixteen personality types from personality type systems and tests
based on Carl Jung.
The test are popularly known as, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
These tests indicate differing psychological preferences in how people perceive the world
and make decisions
Carl Jung speculated that people experience the world using four principal psychological
functions – sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking – and that one of these four
functions is dominant for a person most of the time
Introverted, INFJs are energized by time alone.
iNtuitive, They focus on concepts and ideas over facts and details.
Feeling, make decisions based on personal values and feelings
Judging, prefer plans and organization over being flexible and spontaneous.
INFJs belong to the temperament of the idealists and are called Counselors or Advocate.
Guess what?
Carl Jung himself was an INFJ
Introverted, Mysterious, and creative.
INFJS can be Highly Complex individuals and quiet leaders.
It is said only 2% of the world’s population are INFJs.
Let’s find out if you belong to this group -----
Number One.
They enjoy their alone time, some would say even a Lone Wolf.
INFJs can generally feel overpowered and depleted after spending time in large gatherings or
busy social situations.
They need their own individual alone time to recharge and unwind.
INFJs can be viewed as the solitary type, particularly since they appreciate being on
their own a great deal of the time.
They appreciate this uninterrupted alone time and don't care for adhering to the guidelines
that others place on them.
While INFJs can be seen as a solitary wolf now and again, they will appreciate feeling
associated with others.Despite enjoying their alone time, they appreciate deep connections
with other people.
Number two.
Philosopher, They relish conversations and interactions on the deeper meaning of things
ranging from Philosophy to Psychology.
Enjoying interactions discussing subjects like metaphysics and spirituality.
They often contemplate their purpose in life and wish to understand the world at an etheric
level.
This personality type is always looking for ways to expand their mind and gain new knowledge.
It is said that was an INFJ.
Number three.
Allergic to conflict.
They are Peacekeepers and avoid conflict at all costs.
They will go out of their way to avoid it.
Stress and conflict takes a toll on INFJs, and they can experience health problems as
a result.
INFJs hate conflicts.
They hide and withdraw whenever there is a confrontation.
Sometimes they agree even if they disagree just to avoid an argument.
INFJs can be difficult for people to understand, as they don’t just respond to things the
way most would expect them to.
This does not mean INFJs are bad at arguments.
It’s that Arguing with Others Feels Pointless to them especially when dealing with closed-minded
people with fixed views.
Number four.
Private Conversationalist.
They enjoy talking to others, but prefer one-on-one over group interactions.
Talking and sharing things with someone is truly rewarding, especially if the INFJ feels
they connect at some level.
INFJs need to uncover if they are compatible with a person before they can let the conversation
truly flow openly.
This is all related to their private nature and perhaps to guard themselves or their ego.
Number five.
Empath.
They see the world differently than other people.
They have a high level of empathy and care for others.
INFJs Absorb others' emotions.
Some people call their ability to absorb others’ emotions a superpower.
They have an awareness of other peoples pains and feelings.
Number six.
Perfectionist.
They are perfectionists and deeply affected by criticism.
They often want to get it right from the get go and so therefore at times they might find
themselves with analysis paralysis.
Over thinking and trying to accomplish perfection.
In return they get nothing done.
This fear of criticism turns them into procrastinators.
However, as they gain confidence and mature in life, this might become less of an issue
as they allow themselves to grow and learn from their mistakes.
Number seven.
Shape-Shifter, Social Chameleon.
They are highly adept at molding themselves into different personas.
They intuitively understand that people are more comfortable around them when they are
someone who makes sense to them.
They aren’t pretending to be anything.
INFJs never want to make anyone uncomfortable, and usually try to fit into the appropriate
category for most social interactions.
Number eight.
They can be Mirrors.
They process and express the feelings of the people they are around, often unaware of what
they are doing.
it all happens on a subconscious level.
They unknowingly emulate the personality traits and actions of those around them.
Some would argue that they do not mimic.
They recognize the ways in which people wish to be treated and act accordingly.
So they do act differently based on what they perceive from each individual.
Number nine.
They want to help others.
INFJs want to help others.
But they want to solve everyone’s problems.
INFJs regard problems as opportunities to design and implement creative solutions as
this gives them purpose and a sense of fulfillment.
This personality type seeks to make a difference and fix those around them.
INFJS are drawn towards people who are in need of saving.
They tend to be attracted to people who are a bit broken or a bit lost.
While this could be a good thing this can sometimes get the INFJ into toxic relationships.
As they evolve they realize it’s not always in their place to fix people’s problems.
Number ten.
Peaceful Aura.
They have a calming aura that makes others feel at peace.
Strangers like to open up to them and tell them their biggest secrets.
INFJs can have a very calming and focusing effect on some of the other types of personalities.
They can often make others feel validated without even trying.
People of the INFJ personality tend to come across as relaxed and easy-going.
Most people would never guess just how turbulent their inner world can be.
They are private and prefer to keep their emotions to themselves.
This applies to positive emotions as well.
INFJs rarely make their excitement known.
Number eleven.
Mind Readers Intuition.
Their Intuitive function allows them to read other people well and this brings them awareness
to others’ motivations and emotions.
Some can’t believe the incredible the accuracy to which INFJs can predict what someone is
thinking, or going to do.
Some explain this ability as pattern recognition.
They know how to subconsciously connect body language, speech patterns, and behaviors.
And they do this intuitively and at a high level not understood by other personality
types.
Number twelve.
Human Lie Detector: Who needs a lie detector when you have an INFJ?
Seriously.
They can instantly know if someone is lying or is thinking something different than what
they are saying.
This makes the INFJ want to dig deeper into others’ Psyche.
On the flip side, INFJS can be difficult for others to understand.
They have an almost supernatural ability to read expressions and notice a slight change
in a person’s voice tone.
Because they can tell when someone is lying, they instantly know if someone is trustworthy.
If they pass the lie detector test then they can be considered part of their small circle
of trust.
Number thirteen.
Gift Of Gab.
No not the verbal spoken word but because of their introverted nature they are better
at communicating through writing and texting.
Talking to people or groups can be draining for them so they prefer writing as this gives
them a sense of freedom.
While verbally communicating with other people they are expected to communicate in real-time.
To an INFJ this could be challenging, as their answers or insights come to them in images
and impressions.
How do they now start to translate these patterns and emotions into words?
Number fourteen .Introverted Nature: They enjoy having a small group of close friends.
They can often be mistaken for shy as they can be mellow, quiet, and reserved.
Not to be mistaken for bashful or weak.
People with this personality type prefer to not waste time or energy on needless chit-chat
and instead choose their words carefully.
They need time and space alone to recharge.
share their "true selves" with a select few
They can end up feeling overwhelmed and lose focus when they have to spend time in busy
or hectic environments.
They Invest a lot of time learning more about themselves.
They are self-aware.
Often contemplating about their life, exploring interests and articles about topics and themes
that are important to them.
They prefer jobs that let them fly solo.
INFJs might enjoy working as a writer, computer programmer, graphic designer, Psychologist,
scientist, artist, counselor, or accountant.
Number fifteen.
Paladin.
Driven by a sense of morality.
They seek for meaning in their relationships, thoughts, and situations.
They keep a focus on understanding others and themselves.
Through the use of their intuitive skills, they develop a clear and confident vision,
which they then set out to execute, aiming to better the lives of others.
They can also be brutally honest, even to a fault.
If you wish to have someone tell you the brutal truth, even if you might not want to hear
it talk to an INFJ.
Considered by some as part of their dark side they can sometimes come off as too judgmental,
harsh, or blunt.
However, they are rarely malicious nor do they mean to be cruel.
They just wish to keep things honest like a true Paladin.
Bonus number 16.
They speak their own language.
At times they get and feel misunderstood in social interactions.
They find that it’s nearly impossible to find people who speak the same “language”
as them.
They might be able to pick up on others’ emotions and feelings.
But they can also come to the realization that they can’t communicate in other people’s
unique languages.
This personality type can have a hard time putting what’s in their head into words.
Sometimes wishing others could understand them better.
They can find difficulty in speaking clearly.
Since there is so much going on in their minds they struggle to express themselves.
Their mind could be replaying past conversations, planning for a future event, searching for
underlying meanings, connecting patterns, etc.
The INFJ mind is a gift and curse: it allows them to make incredible connections and anticipate
situations.
But it has also been known to make clear communication a challenge.
If you see yourself in most of these signs it’s highly probable you’re an INFJ.
The World’s rarest personality type.
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