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@bernardmartinez1275

2 ай бұрын

True and relevant comments. Do others really don’t understand or they don’t want to understand because for them it’s a waste of time to exchange to understand iNFJ and INFP even if they have good ideas and suggestions?

The older I get the more I value the company of my dogs and nature. People are vexing. I’m perfectly happy in my solitude with a few connections I see infrequently. I live my alone time to garden and walk and read. Thank you.

@cosmicman621

8 ай бұрын

...vexing 👍

@krisano1prsn

8 ай бұрын

Agree 💯

@20bluelilies

7 ай бұрын

There are a few exceptions, but mostly being with other people makes me feel even worse about myself than I generally do, so I avoid it like the plague. Brief interactions are fine, but I cringe when someone starts talking about going out for coffee, etc.!

@jimmymhdalfaqih5397

6 ай бұрын

Oh yeah. Feed a dog it will never bite back. Feed a human you got nothing but betrayal

@artwyoming

6 ай бұрын

OMG YES! I completely understand! Retiring in May and I am so looking forward to all fo the above plus being a nature artist 24/7.

As an INFJ, I always get misunderstood and I'm the one who always understand.

INFJ here. When I was younger, I would try and explain myself or ask particular questions, and people would look at me like I was really stupid or naive. I always knew that what I was saying wasn't dumb but rather on a higher plane than these ppl could begin to understood. I've never been competitive, I could care less. I do value ppl and relationships more than achievements. I despise small talk, gossip,etc. Too many interesting things to talk about. And yes, I love animals and nature. Feel the most comfortable with a very small group of friends and family who get me.

@TheAleksandros

16 күн бұрын

same. never gossiped about anybody at work, unless I just wanted to fit in for a while to save my ass, because there was too many idiots around. Never been competetive. utterly no ambition. usually kinda passive. I do not care about wordly success but this world is mad.

I believe that most folks don't understand us INFJ's due to not having any understanding of the "methods to our madness". They will complain at us until they see that we have come up with a better more efficient way of performing tasks. We take the time to think things through in order to make work centers a better more efficient place. We also have more of a tendency to submit a suggestion to fix something rather than to just complain and whine.

@yukio_saito

11 ай бұрын

So true. I didn't understand why many people just complain and why they don't try to improve things.

@joannadavignon1608

10 ай бұрын

I agree, no one seems to want to think yet tell us to think more.

@Who_hack_here

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful said

@alexinfinite7142

9 ай бұрын

This is why I hate practicing anything in front of people. Such idiots 🙄

@gowerpoweron

8 ай бұрын

Amen

Because we don't feel the need to do all the silly antics and dances people do to get through social situations. We're confident, genuine, not interested in answering endless personal questions to entertain others' curiosity, & don't want anything to do with sketchy people. INFJ is a person to accomplish something with.

As an ENFP y’all are some of my favorites. INFJs are super interesting if people would just listen.

@courtneymeyers82

7 ай бұрын

We really like you too

@sherileyva5908

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@yourmom2189

6 ай бұрын

The thing is, most people seem to listen in order to respond, rather than listen to understand. INFJs really need understanding.

@iahelcathartesaura3887

6 ай бұрын

​@@yourmom2189 A thousand 👍👍👍😊

@iahelcathartesaura3887

6 ай бұрын

We are often mutual favorites to each other! And we need each other. If we interact with the grace you just described.

I almost give up making others understand me. I choose carefully who to share with and keep my circle small ⭕

@DonTrump-sv1si

8 ай бұрын

I understand....i think lol

@Queeg500RD

2 ай бұрын

Same

Freedom is more important than money

@sweetanila26

2 ай бұрын

💯

I care less about what others think about me.... I care more about why other people don't understand me...

This type is not abnormal. I meet people in South America and Mexico that are able to understand me easily. This is only a western society anti personality. I feel normal when I'm in other countries. Blessings to all my dear sisters and brothers, I'm Xavienne

@Susweca5569

7 ай бұрын

Here in America, in my life, the only people who understood or respected me for who I am were the Indigenous native tribal people I spent time around.

@soapyart

7 ай бұрын

I know what you are saying I gravitate to the calmness I feel when I'm around indigenous people. I feel that Western society is trying to be normal but don't know what that means so there is a lot of faking of being human.Xavienne@@Susweca5569

@wittymystic7361

7 ай бұрын

I agree. I went to a holistic practitioner who told me that the distribution of personality types varies according to culture. She said INFJs were far more common in Western Society prior to the 20th Century.

@Michael-dr6ix

7 ай бұрын

I have had the same thoughts about this issue. I lived 4 years in Costa Rica immersed in the culture of the locals and I did not experience these characteristics .

@beyondher

4 ай бұрын

Because they are connected to mother nature @@Susweca5569

What’s transparent and obvious to us is unclear and obscure to others.

@kathleensimpson2046

10 ай бұрын

Yes. I feel like I spent an entire Navy career explaining the obvious to the oblivious.

@alexadellastella5247

10 ай бұрын

so true!!!

@MrYoda-xb6mp

8 ай бұрын

It’s like others can’t thing outside their own problems

@MrYoda-xb6mp

8 ай бұрын

Think*

@BKandtheUnderstanding

4 ай бұрын

This has been my entire life. 🙃

One proof that an INFJ or INFP can use to know our way is closer to a higher good is that when people experience NDEs (near death experiences) they always report that our loved ones and relationships were the most important and that they wish they had concentrated more on this aspect. I could be oversimplifying but this just stood out when i thought about it.

"Everybody has the capacity for growth and change" Please don't hate me for having serious doubts about that...

@thewinehussy_5609

10 ай бұрын

Don't feel bad. I have serious doubts about that myself lol.

@thechildsweusedtobe2221

10 ай бұрын

The same thing come to my mind when she tells that’s. Lol

@liadown9052

4 ай бұрын

Exceptions: people with NPD and anti-social personality types.

@Mmmarie2023

3 ай бұрын

I’m a 39 year old infj. My beloved istp husband has made me see that people never truly change. We can improve certain aspects but change- no. I used to always make excuses for everyone and their bad behavior or hold onto that glimmer of hope that a person can change and rectify themselves but nope- a leopard cannot change its spots. I used to confuse “improvement” with “change” but not anymore. Life feels easier and more clear now.

@amezfires9247

Ай бұрын

They have the capacity, but it's not a guarantee that they will. Most people cling to their fears & insecurities, & they've built a whole belief system around them. They don't want to confront their beliefs because they mistakenly think that they lose their own identity as a result. You can't tell them otherwise, & they have to be the one who chooses to go down that path. It's hella frustrating because it's so obvious to us, & we genuinely want to help them. However, sometimes we get put in the role of savior, & are expected to fix life for them. We can't do that, & the lessons won't be learned if we did. It sucks

I was an emergency psychiatric therapist, but I did too well, and my supervisor got mad and I had to leave.She was so nasty that the entire staff quit in one day due to how she was ":persecuting" me.I have lost 3 jobs this way. I can read people well , am intutive and am an empath. I am glad I was able to retire as my ability to help people and "heal" them in a sense, is threatening to people at the level of supervisor.I have never once tried to draw attention to myself; just the opposite.But other people comment, and it gets back to the supervisor.an INFJ.

@goldbrick2563

7 ай бұрын

Open your own business

@anonygent

7 ай бұрын

Very odd. INTJ here. Hoping to start my own business soon and the first thing I will look for in an employee is efficiency.

@sweetanila26

2 ай бұрын

I’ve had the same experience. I’ve been from job to job and I even moved countries. It was quite depressing realizing that it doesn’t matter where I go, the cycle just continues.

@luisferreira2787

2 ай бұрын

I understand you 100%

@SirenASMR_

Ай бұрын

This is why I want to become a massage therapist and magnetic therapist. Because I can heal people and will have no boss . Only my clients . My clients will keep coming back because I keep healing them

I'm not some "big brain" or anything but there's discrepancies between myself and others when I'm communicating with them. After I say something, I feel like I have to "dumb down" or put in poor layman's terms for them to understand me.

@yukio_saito

11 ай бұрын

I feel you. I have to break down to small and simple things when I share something with others.

@fatcatontario

8 ай бұрын

Same and the worst part is when people think this is a way to make them appear stupid 🙄 Not at all!

@shantelljones6954

8 ай бұрын

Same here.

@goldilocks913

8 ай бұрын

If you’re an INFJ nobody understands you no matter how you say it 😂

@cosmicman621

8 ай бұрын

...I’m old...been doing that my whole life

We are just waiting for that one person who sees what’s underneath the surface. Unfortunately most people judge a book by its cover. Brilliant video.

The INFJ is content just being themselves, while others seeking meaningless values, just to be accepted by the popular traditional conventional culture, My observation is that is an addiction to be accepted, an insecure individuals for them to find some kind of fulfillment. Which leads to disappointment. They are insecure . A prisoner of the TRADITIONAL CONVENTIONAL SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS. a very sad Situation were you can be easily manipulated, controlled, and lie too. And you can see this on to day to day basis

Thank you for your kindness and explaining my difficult life as an INFJ. I resigned my job that I loved end of August just because the environment was so toxic. Tested 94% empathic and 6% social while in the companies attempt to get harmony within. At the moment I just want to be completely alone and not talk for weeks on end 😢

@user-xm4wk1hk6c

8 ай бұрын

During times of immense stress or sorrow I’ve done the same; it’s how we rejuvenate and accumulate energy for the next chapter. 📚 Hope you found a more fulfilling work-place that has tasty coffee!! ☕️😁🌟

@kurtking8452

8 ай бұрын

I can relate my fellow INFJ. I was working in a Job that paid me over $2000 a month but I quit. It was too toxic for me, although persons asked me if I was mad , lol. As you rightfully know, we are hardly understood, especially when we go against the grain of life.

@james12erby43

7 ай бұрын

Same over here 😔

@SirenASMR_

Ай бұрын

Fellow INFJ . I understand. I am going back to school to become a massage therapist. Because this way I only have my client and me . Most of the job is intuitive and healing. You don’t have to barely speak and help a person heal. Most of your clients will be married to you because of how good you are at helping them silently . It’s a win win situation as you can work for yourself and get paid alot

@Jenny-Avalon

Ай бұрын

Perfect choice. My sister Infj was a massage/aromatherapist which she loved. But sadly had to give it away due to RSI. Now she has gone from job to job...toxic people everywhere. Best wishes. Remember to protect yourself with white light. :)

Hyper-competitive INTJ here... I understand and appreciate INFJ's. I prefer to date INFJ's because you're like me but with the warm fuzzies I lack.

Wow every time I watch something about INFJ'S it's like you get me. I felt alone in my 43 years of life until I found this out about me. I'm part of a rare group of people, this makes sense. After all the self care stuff all the examinations of people, this is the breakthrough I was looking for

I don't even understand myself most of the time so to think others would understand me would be ridiculous. I've just gotten comfortable in my solitude and have given up trying to bond with people 🤣

@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt

2 ай бұрын

Hilarious and totally agree. But at least INFJ's are funny.

I agree when she mentioned we aren't achievement orientation people. I started college fall 2023 after graduating highschool a few years ago and the reasoning in attending college was to expand my knowledge and learn. I like learning new things but when I tell people this and sometimes family members they see it as in ok but didn't you apply for college to get a degree. Personally I didn't but if thats the outcome hooray. But now I say I want to get my degree so people don't ask questions and recieve answers they won't understand. Also the relationship orientation is spot on. I value honesty, authenticity and I value personal growth and evolution. I don't like being competitive when it comes to personal achievements with others. Didn't think this would be spot on. Thank you for explaining ❤

As an INFP, I have experienced this, and tend to judge people harshly because I have been around some maliciously narcissistic people since childhood. I associate assertiveness with aggression, and suppress that within, but I have learned that there is a difference and that assertiveness is a good thing. I still struggle with it in some ways but I keep on keeping on.

Now I understand why most people agitate me, lol. And now I have better ideas of where to look for a proper friend group. Thank you very much!

I resonate 110%. I wish I’d known this about 40 years ago when I was just starting my social life, I’d not have made that many mistakes and come across many misunderstandings about myself and others. Thank you so much. I’m glad I found you here.

@cynthiajohnson9412

11 ай бұрын

Same here.

@yukio_saito

11 ай бұрын

Same here 🎯💯🙂

@james12erby43

7 ай бұрын

Riiiiigghhhttt 👍

I realised what it is - in my opinion. We ALL fall at some point on a spectrum of sensitivity- from very sensitive to not sensitive. The thing is wherever you fall is GREAT - those who are not sensitive are TOUGH and get the hard jobs done - very valuable. Similarly the very sensitive notice subtle detail others miss and see truths others don't perceive- GREAT. But instead of respecting each other the toughies particularly have contempt instead of respect.

INFJ describes me to the core! Life has been very difficult and now I finally understand why! I have been an art teacher for 32 years. Becoming a teacher was a miracle in itself. I retire this spring and am looking forward to being an artist on my own, going outdoors, celebrating the beauty of nature through my art, and enjoying the peacefulness of being by myself.

OMG! This is spot on! I am definitely relationship orientated. I don't give a damn about status or degrees. Just that your a decent humble human 😊, I also value harmony and peace. That deep need for connection and I am fascinated by philosophy and psychology and about people's psyche. Does any INFJ here have Reddit? There's a great subreddit for INFJs and a page on Quora for INFJs.

@cosmicman621

8 ай бұрын

....I stopped “joining” groups 30 years ago...I prefer to be by myself especially the older I get .Almost 60 years old now.

@GlossyGabs

8 ай бұрын

@@cosmicman621 I get that

Got tested, came out INFJ. Didn’t think anything of it. Dr. Who overlooked test said I was rare personality. These KZread videos helped me convey the way I see the world! I cud never explain myself to my own love ones which is odd cus helping ppl understand things is my FORTE! But we are contradictions. We are confident self assured ppl but the outside, less informed, mistake is as narcissistic. We’re complete opposite cus we’re OVERFLOWED with empathy. The common man can’t differentiate between confidence and arrogance. I get along better with animals and nature. Dogs grow a deep attachment to me. They’re more intuitive than me so I trust their instincts. They can literally detect a narcissist, I was SHOCKED!!

Initially I tried hard to mix with other people though it was a daunting task as my mentality didn't match with any others. Gossiping, can't wait to throw opinions on every possible subject, chest thumping about how life is going on.... It was so draining to be a part of non stop talking by various people in a gathering. But after all these efforts, people could eventually figure out that I am different and most of the time I made a bunch of enemies before even realizing. People did get inspired by the way I lived and stated applying the same but either never acknowledge it or never ever miss a chance to criticize me, my way of life. But with the age now I don't feel the pressure of mingling with people and the feeling is so surreal. Just maintain a smiling face while all others are barking at each other and get a sigh of relief after coming to my abode in my own space.....

I have watched SO MANY INFJ videos on this platform and I have to tell you that you have resonated more with me in 10 minutes than the hours of other videos I have watched. I was actually sitting down journaling about how my professional life is so unfulfilling to me at a more mature age and you very succinctly answered The Why of it: I’ve moved from being achievement oriented as a younger person to being more relationship oriented. I mean, hammer meet nail, this message showed up exactly when I needed to hear it so thank you. It’s not realistic to expect society at large to ‘get’ us, we really need to put energy into seeking out others who share our values.

Yes relationship oriented. I love connecting with people and helping naturally but over the years have learned not everyone is safe or receptive. I don't want status or praise, everyone cared for and at peace

Needed this reminder to find more groups who are alike in values - just had someone invite me to watch ‘the game’, whatever it was, after 50 times at least that I’ve told her I’m not a sports fan. Makes me feel invisible.

I just found this channel today and I am absolutely mind-blown. I have not resonated with a KZread channel SO much. I deeply relate to the achievement vs. relationship orientation difference. I definitely have realized relationships are the upmost important to me and I realize most people do not feel the same....

I echoe the sentiments of not being understood. Yesterday morning, I was in my garden picking some bayleaves, to take to a friend. There was this wild chicken in my yard,it was spooked by my presence,so it flew into the neighbors yard, where a big, black Rottweiler was, of which it did not see. Long story short, it caught it and as my gazed in horror, I was more horrified when the owner was there with his phone taking a video of all that has transpired. He delightfully told me with a smile on my face," I have never seen my dog catch one of them before". Well you know, being so connected to nature in such an intimate way, inside of me was screaming, with a calmness on the outside,which the man could not see. I wanted to jumped the fence and save the bird but I knew that may not have ended well, so I just walked away in disgust. 😢 I am a lover of nature and have a close connection with it and it seems to be getting stronger, the older I get.

@guidedbywind147

10 ай бұрын

What a terrifying story 💔

@Ali08

8 ай бұрын

Love of nature aside, why would anyone pull out their phone and record their dangerous dog attack a chicken. He should not be a pet owner.

@kurtking8452

8 ай бұрын

@@Ali08 my sentiments exactly.

being able to "see" the ESSENCE OF A THING, IS A PARTICULAR TORTURE.

I'm 59 and just learning about personality types. Without taking a test to discover my type, I knew when I heard it described, that I was a INFJ. I learned through experience that the world is full of different people. Some we like and appreciate, many we find toxic and annoyingly selfish and materialistic. The way I've come to understand it all is that for our human societies to grow and flourish, there must be different people in place. When the wrong people are in place, systems are not prosperous and will eventually fail. Simply put, humans are created differently to do the different jobs needed for our species to survive and prosper. We need the nuturers, the creative, the planners, the goal setters, the over-achievers, and protective, strong and fearless...... We need to see each other's differences as strengths and not focus so much on what we regard as weakness. Mental illness is another story. God Bless.

@katec9893

5 ай бұрын

You're so right. I think all of us can be guilty of disliking others who are different to us and forget that society needs all different types. The problem at the moment is that certain types are valued more than others so many people feel forced to pretend to be different to fit in and hold down a job. We need a more tolerant society and more introvert friendly jobs, including letting go of the obsession with 9-5 (I'm a night owl so I work much better after 3pm).

@neverettebrakensiek8771

2 ай бұрын

And that is it in a nutshell, thats all we need to know. All the time spent on studying and labeling seems such a waste of time to me. Just find who and what fits your needs and dont worry about the rest. Keep it simple stupid is best way for me, the rest of it is like studying zodiac signs, meh.

Your videos are a lifesaver Thank you Also, hello fellow INFJSs It's a pleasure to meet you :)

@zaram131

8 ай бұрын

Pleased to meet you 😊 I wish I could meet you all in real life. I can’t find anyone that understands me!

@joyjoy-lf2py

7 ай бұрын

Hi marsysue 🙋 How are you 💃

@joyjoy-lf2py

7 ай бұрын

​@@zaram131 hi Zaram 🙋

@Kati3-kat

7 ай бұрын

Hi! Remember that even if you feel alone, you're not really alone. There are dozens of us. 😆

This was incredibly helpful!! I keep finding myself feeling so LONELY and frustrated with relationships that are close to me. You put words to what is wrong! ...the competitiveness drives me mad, and I feel constantly judged and misunderstood by these people. I know they have no idea how it's hitting me and I hold no ill will toward anyone, just so much inner turmoil and I blamed myself for it all. Thank you for explaining the need for finding someone else that is relationship oriented to help fill that need for connection. ❤

Thanks for this. I've never understood the point of competition or achieving titles. I do well financially but don't get a lot from material things. I'd rather help or talk to someone who needs help or company. I also prefer to connect with animals or understand an art piece. Achievement for material things and status seems very junior high to me. How can INFJs be a minority? It's sad.

We are naturalists that can transcend all perceptions.

Holy smokes! ...It excites me when I hear somebody talking in a way I know our thought processes are alike. Very rare in my life so far in my 45 years living....so it's been rough😕

The older I get and the more I understand myself as an INFJ the less I need for other people to understand me and the less importance I give to being misunderstood which really has been a theme in my entire life.

Wow! Absolutely spot on video. This completely resonated with me. It actually makes me emotional because of how well you describe our type. Thank you for articulating this so clearly and helping me better understand myself and navigating this world as an INFJ. I’ve been following you for a while and really do appreciate the many videos you have been so kind to share with us. Thank you Lauren! 🙏🏻😊

@DonTrump-sv1si

8 ай бұрын

Whats up my fellow male INFJ? Hope all is well with you.

As an ENFJ I am deeply attracted all the NFs but romantically attracted to INFJs... it's hard. I wish they trusted me with their feelings and believing that I will make every attempt to understand them. It is definitely a challenge for me, but a rewarding one that fills my heart up - I can be talkative but when an INFJ (friend or romantic partner) speaks, I am quickly "all ears". Thank you for existing I wish you all saw the "weird" in a positive unique light 🙂 I'd love playlists on ENFJ and INFJ or INFP :)

@luutzenvanderwey1627

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for appreciating us INFJs :) We do love to talk and open up to people but it's just hard to find someone who actually cares enough to listen to us. So thank you!

What do I need to be understood for ? I know exactly what I’m doing. Just over here being smart and independent, living my best life !!

I am not achievement oriented. However, it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy achieving things. I am continuous improvement oriented, and for me it is very important for its own sake - whether it’s my organization, myself, and my team. Achievements, rather than being the goal, is the side-effect, the _result_ of continuous improvement.

@Ali08

2 ай бұрын

I like how you word it, improvement oriented. It goes to show that everyone shines in their own way.

Im an infj. For finding friends, I have tried spiritual groups but no luck, also personal development courses no luck. I might try charity groups, writing groups, I like *warm* gentle creative types so maybe people that work with charities. Maybe people in the arts, I think a lot of actors are infp and infj? I'm self persevation type 1 enneogram so I really do connect with warm caring kind empathetic people, but in all my 43 years I have yet to find them unfortunatley. Any ideas for finding friends would be welcome?

@starseeds8121

11 ай бұрын

Making friends is tough.

@cynthiae6230

10 ай бұрын

Most people shut down when I share this, but I've found authenticity in my local Catholic Church. 🙏💝.

@soloman747

10 ай бұрын

Have you considered finding acceptance in solitude? Typically lotus flowers don't grow in bunches like sunflowers do.

@loveherenow.

10 ай бұрын

I think different spiritual groups, classes, charities, volunteer organizations, etc. tend to attract different personality types. I wonder if you’d find more gentle, empathic people in ones that are organized around helping animals, for example. (Of course, you might also find people who have a strong aversion to other humans in such organizations, so it’s somewhat unpredictable!) My guess is that charities that are all about constructing things (like houses) will, in general, appeal to people who are very strongly S-oriented, so you as an “N” might not have an easy time finding people on your wavelength there. And certain personal development workshops are more likely to draw hard-driving, competitive ESTJs looking for an edge (to continue to overgeneralize - apologies to any ESTJs offended by the caricature) rather than the kinds of friends you’re looking for. So an understanding of MBTI categories can be a useful tool here. Thinking about the personality types that a particular event or activity might attract could help you make higher-yield choices. It may be that your best bet is to hang in there and try, over time, a variety of activities that appeal to you on some deeper level. If you get involved in things that are meaningful to you, you may find kindred spirits among the other people who are there for the same thing. And meanwhile, your life is going to be enriched even while you are still hoping for more friendships. Take care.

@user-rv8nj9cw7r

10 ай бұрын

I found some good friends in women groups/ circles. I also resorted to the fact that at some point we might need to hire NF coaches to feel heard and seen.

Second video of yours that I have watched and I found it helpful. I am not achievement oriented in the way most employers want me to be. If what they want aligns with what I want I can achieve a great deal for them and for myself. But I have to be personally invested and see that what I am being tasked to do also helps me grow in some way. This does not please many employers who simply want you to do whatever they want for a paycheck.

WAIT! There are OTHERS????

This is so accurate ❤ especially the interconnectedness part. Intuition is super helpful. I also value harmony and cooperation. I am intrinsically motivated. I avoid competition and, above all, aggression. Such a great explanation! It also sounds like a survival guide to me. Thank you so much Lauren!

I know that look people give when you try to explain yourself. I often wonder what “normal” people think when they are alone. This video is brilliant thank you.🧐

Thanks so much! So many lightbulb moments. :)

lol, I love your videos, there's lots of good stuff in there. let me encourage other INFJs that the older you get the less you care about other people's thoughts of you. You know yourself and accept and love your uniqueness, you focus on your own direction and goals, learning. You learn to see and appreciate (most) people for who they are and how they are getting through this life. Everyone has their own values and that's okay! Allow for it. When other people stare blankly at my conversation- I honestly have never felt weird- I feel like they are asleep. lol or they just don't vibrate at the same consciousness level (not a competition - just is what it is). We are all here to learn and evolve, me included! :) Just laugh at the coincidences, there are pockets of where INFJs hang out....follow your interests - We are there!

Your point about their accomplishment (winning) orientation was really beneficial. Thank you.

Thanks for the useful insights and advice for dealing with non-INFJs!

This is all so true. I love to achieve potential and optimise but can't bear competitive envy. Many can't accept that you're not comparing yourself with others but just want harmony.

Really AWESOME setting. The term effervescent comes to mind.Thanks!

Thanks, Lauren! 👍

Thank you for the great video!

Wish you would do a video on the difference between INFP and INFJ. I think you could explain it quite well.

@mokari9268

10 ай бұрын

You’d basically be comparing apples and oranges, Fi vs Ti, Se vs Si etc etc So basically while INFPs may have more concerns with the churning of uncontrolled or unscrupulous Te where it just chews and spits out whoever gets in the way regardless of ethics and so INFJs have inferior Se meaning they are weary of pure hedonism (shallowness despite all the glory/attention) so an INFJ would be more concerned about the quality of relationships and connections outside of just shallow or vain desires. An INFP wants to thrive as an individual in society whereas an INFJ desires a community that is conducive to individual rights. An INFP seeks ideas to grow their inner world with Ne whereas an INFJ leads with Ni - seeking a purpose or path that may lead them to enlightenment. The INFPs judging function is their lead whereas the INFJ leads with the perceiving function Ni, and has their judging thinking function 3rd… so the two are vastly different if you can already tell. This was a pretty rough explanation but hopefully it gives you an idea.

I feel like people just don’t have the patience to understand me lol and some do, and they end up realizing how incredible my brain works and I inspire them and change them for the better and also they help me grow and change for the better as well and I love that 😊 but I can sense when someone won’t have the patience to get me or understand me I don’t bother to even try to connect with those people and it’s 98% of the time 😂

This was eye opening. I once told a new supervisor who was rattling on about if I did X, I would get Y, that I am not motivated by external rewards. That caused him to go slack-jawed. I wasn't trying to be rude, I just couldn't take another minute of it. I had no idea that this was an INFJ trait. Your advice also about having to tolerate that noxious (to us apparently) competitive talk was also a revelation to me that this was an INFJ trait. I have never understood the competitive motive and the bossiness that comes with it. In a sense, this is a relief. Because it is clearly a way that people are different, rather than actually being wrong. So, I will be better able to tolerate this behavior in the future. I won't need to see them as wrong or invest in changing their behaviors any longer. I also liked your clever idea to balance out these unavoidable exposures to the competitive crowd with seeking out relationship-oriented groups. I will have to think more about that to understand the concept better.

Thank you, yes it was helpful, I’m an older person, never knew what was going on, but did the test some years ago and found I was INFJ, it made more sense. However it’s through videos here that I have understood how others experience this. I with I’d known more early in life when I could have used that knowledge to feel better about myself. I’ve had really poor self worth as I always saw myself as lacking in drive, ambition etc and rubbish at making friends

Lovely. I have not seen you before. I’m struggling a little with this regarding work. Thank you.

Thank you Lauren

❤ I needed this 40 yrs ago.

This was informative. I learned something. Thank you!

Even friends I've known for years have always guessed at things going on in my life and they were so wrong. I met an old friend for the first time where she worked and her other work mates knew all about me. I'm not narcissistic at all and I don't feel I'm all that. It really bothered me. I don't need a fan club.

Thank you!!! Thank you for the information. ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for helping me to understand myself! Your videos are great! And you have the most beautiful hair I have ever seen! Love Daniela from Germany

Thank you from myself (INFJ) and my seventeen year old son (INFP). Much love to you ❤❤

Thank you so much! That was really helpful. 😇😇😇

Thank you. I started to feel agonyed within the first 20 mintues of work today with my co-works. This video reminded me of why I am the way I am. Thank you!

❤❤❤glad I found u. 🎉🎉🎉 INFJ myself.glad I'm not alone 😂😂😂

Thank you 😊

Thankyou most helpful in so many ways..

Subscribed. Thanks!

Case in point, David Foster Wallace.

Thank you!

I've gotten to the point & time in my life where I really don't care if anyone understands me or not. That I do is enough. I live alone in the forest with my dog. I'm just fine.

I really learned from this, I didnt know I was exactly like this

In many workplace settings, having a strong supportive connections with your “team” is incredibly helpful if not essential. Also having that kind of culture can deeply impact the success and efficacy of the organization, so I wouldn’t dismiss those needs as being selfish or unrealistic needs of an INFJ. Because INFJs tend to be people pleasers we also tend to minimalize or bargain away our needs (as you did). In case you haven’t noticed the every man for himself, lone wolf thing is destroying our society.

I have an INFJ partner and we struggle so hard to understand each other at times. Perplexing. 😅

Here’s the thing: because I really focus on my internal growth; I truly get bored from my friends constant stagnant energy. They repeat the same troubles to me ( cuz I can listen to it so THEY feel heard.). And I can’t blast at them “ do something to change how you feel “!!! So, a simple spontaneous invitation for breakfast becomes weird. I KNOW they know I’m a good listener: but I feel like a friend therapist!!!! Once I replied I was going to eat out alone - that blew their mind and they got offended! “But I made breakfast 🥞, just come over- “😳😳😳. That’s a new one. I didn’t think we were married…. So, yes I’m happily introverting and they just don’t get it. Whatever.

@therealsaraswati

5 ай бұрын

This happens to me a lot. They want me in their lair so they can trap me for counselling sessions.

@Kate-ru6ik

17 күн бұрын

Made me laugh ! I can resonate so much 😊!

YES. I feel like I just care about completely different things than everyone around me and it's so isolating

The only way I am ever competitive is about making a goal happen instead of being about beating someone else.

Each person has it own set of values , No mindset think alike . You can only be right to yourself, and not convince others if they refuse to listen, This is the art of letting It go. Respect each other’s mindset, by doing . You would avoid drama or any other conflict of interest .

@nicolezlateff3740

9 ай бұрын

The issue is before IDENTIFYING differences. It’s easier said than done to deal with people different than you. I’m very much open to diversity…but it basically requires many different adaptations…otherwise basically diluting yourself so much that you don’t know who you are anymore. I’m working on stoicism…but again. It’s easier said than done.

I am very results oriented, but it is for the overall greater mission not for the sake of personal achievement. I can care less for recognition and actually see it as a very immature attention grabbing quality (childish).

Thanks for your explain

Tired of rude, greedy, insecure people. Over it. Tested as INFJ. Surprisingly, on another test site as INTJ. Retook both of them, they came out with the same results.

Developing positive curiosity requires industrious work daily because doing so connects us closer to family members and friends in real life . Constant arguments disconnect us from one another wholeheartedly because of indifference, and misunderstanding which makes us spiritually ill in connection to social relationships as family members and friends. Thank you for listening.

thank you so much

It's interesting I don't quite agree with how you have put this. I think I am achievement oriented as an INFJ, but, yes, the achievements I focus on are internally motivated and I'm not extrinsically motivated. I don't really give a shit about those. I'm also someone who focuses on cooperation. I hate competing and am not interested in it. I'd rather do my own thing. I guess I don't relate to the idea of being relationship oriented is because I know I'm far more independent than most people (the only people more independent than me are autistic INTJs). So it sounds weird to me to be seen as relationship oriented.

@yukio_saito

11 ай бұрын

In my experience, many people focus on only short-term achievements, but INFJs see long-term achievements. Similarly, many people like shallow relationships, but INFJs seek for deep relationships.

@havefun3470

10 ай бұрын

As a fellow INFJ, I totally agree with you. I think she got a point but the way she put it didn't seem right. "Relationship oriented" isn't the word that describe us the best. We are definitely goal oriented. Being Ni dominant make us prioritise our long term vision over most other things. It's just that our vision has more to do with our internal world than external world, so what she said about INFJs motivation makes sense. When it comes to being relationship oriented, we definitely seek out deep connection but being that person instead of career oriented doesn't describe us well. But I see it in INFPs and ISFJs though, they can be called as relationship oriented people.

@YAMISOOLD2009

10 ай бұрын

I was struck by that label "relationship oriented" as well. But I see her as correct in the sense that our extroverted sensing and introverted intuition is always paying attention to others and our relation to them. We have the ability to read rooms better than many types. We walk into any situation and we fairly quickly ascertain how the other people are feeling about us and how we relate to them. So in that sense we are relationship oriented. Some types have no interest at all in how other people are feeling or what other people think about them. When I used to walk into my workspace on Monday morning, my mood could be altered within minutes if the first two or three people I encountered ignored me or seemed hostile to me. I would immediately start analyzing these responses for indications that I was at fault or in trouble. Other people can walk into the most hostile of workplaces and not even realize it. They are focused on their task or on their sense of achievement and could care less what others think.

Thank you ❤

Thank you. Very helpful. Please adjust the volume to a higher level during editing because it's too low. I had to adjust it higher but, with headphones on, I'm rudely startled by very loud advertisements. So adjusting your volume to match the majority of videos uploaded in youtube land would be very much appreciated 🙏

Thank you

Yes, exactly. We have to have reasons that makes sense to us. Others aren't really baffling if you understand psychology.

Ive always seen everyone else as weird and im the normal one