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Is it possible to start developing other functions earlier in lofe like Ti? I always score high on tests with Ti, but this process is not really linear as described in video? I have read sometimes something about other infps having high Ti

Correction: how an _ACTUALIZED_ INFP redefines masculinity. Unfortunately SO many INFPs havent reached that point in knowing themselves and developing the confidence to BE themselves. For me it had to be a conscious choice and years of work to develop that aspect of myself.

That bit about Michael Cera cannot be true.

I know, I'm late, but I found this video to be interesting to me and I'm still confuse. When I was little, everyone would tell me that I'm a really emocional person, I tried to be good to everyone and that lead to people taking advantage of me at school. Showing emotion just backfire on me. So when I got to therapy, I learned that I should care just for the people that care about me. And that help me but at the same time lead me to where I am now that I'm a really sarcastic and logical person. I'm still empathic but I use a lot of logic and a lot of my feelings are lock, I only cry if something is really making me feel strong emotions, like sad or anger. So that makes my best friends swear to god that I am a INTP and maybe I am. I was always really good with maths and science in general, that's what I followed professionally. I'm good at patterns and following rules, I want to work for other people, just doing what they tell me to do, unless I feel bad about it. I love writing and at the same time I think that I can't express my self in a good way. I love to analysing stories, it's my favorite hobby, specially movies. I like how they make me feel things and make me see new ideas. So I don't know... someone help me? Sorry for any mistake, english is not my first language xD

You must be an INFP.

I score only one point higher for Thinking than for Feeling, so I identify as an INxP, a type that most of RUclips insists cannot exist. Data can be useful, but it is never the whole story. "Balanced" is not how I feel.

You are really good at this 💖

Erik, you are indeed a national treasure. ✨ An absolutely beautiful description of the inner workings of the dominant functions of both types.

So what kind of state of mind am I in when I'm not in self doubt. Feels kinda to glorious and makes me fix the world but see what happens when I go to the store tomorrow to shop for groceries.

the thing is that i am emotional but if it comes to a decission i should and most likely would pick the most logical option

When making decisions, I think personal experiences and objective data are equally important. I'm a natural cynic and skeptic, but I also understand that the world is highly complex with many shades of gray. I also understand that emotion is a huge part of people a human and is impossible to make purely "rational" choices. This is why I tend to score at the cusp of Feeling/Thinking. I also think if you score in the extremes in any of the 4 dimensions of MBTI, you should try to be more balanced. My Introverted score tends to be high, and I actively do all I can to balance it out, so I'm not overly isolated in my own brain.

I used to be an ENFJ, but after some struggles, visited psychologist, now I am an INFP

Im a very affectionate INFP ❤

I’m actually crying watching this

I have a sibling who thinks they went from ISTP to ISFP, lol. She’s insensitive, an opportunist, cold, spontaneous, etc. I don’t believe in this personality stuff-youtube randomly recommended this video after not having been involved in this personality theory for years now. It’s ridiculous. People want to seem more interesting than they actually are! Anxiety can make people question things, depression can make someone behave differently, any other mental illness can create certain behaviors that are not naturally present in one’s personality.

We can be sensitive, but we deal with it internally and learn how to be strong on the outside. This may sound unhealthy, and it can be. But that's only if we don't find a healthy way to work through inner turmoil. We can often work through those things when we are alone. A punching bag, or a pillow to punch. While we have strong convictions that we can boldly speak about, we aren't trying to convince others to agree, we just want to be understood. We always try to understand someone who we disagree with, but we are able to stand firm on what we believe in. We get uncomfortable when someone is trying to convince us of what they believe. I usually say "I understand where you are coming from, and I respect that. But I disagree. " I never understand why someone gets upset unless you agree with them. I have had to cut off people like that. Especially, when they start using ad hominem attacks.

The infjs have a brand of kindness that gives life to everyone or is it just some infjs. As an infp I feel invigorated by your kind words matched with insight.

I have just been listening to a few of your tiktoks, I'm off to volunteer at a drop in for the distressed and lonely and after that I'm going to take an older person to an art gallery as they have never visited one. The person is an istp. I know they are intimidated by such things but i won't let on I have noticed. Your a genius infj Eric and i appreciate your intriguing mastery.

When i was in my late teens and discovered that people ignore, suppress or are very uncomfortable with their sadness, i cried and cried because i felt so sorry for them. Later i became a mental health worker for a few years and in the project i worked in i was the only worker that people would phone when they were really upset and often would end by gently humouring them. The trick was to treat them as if their feelings and upset are in no way unusual but very normal and healthy.

I’m an INFP and I love Jesus. I’m not a fan of the Bible though. I think it often misrepresents Jesus in kinda offensive ways. There’s a lot of good stuff too though. So my personal opinion is that in order for humanity to grow and do better, the first step is for masses of people to understand that there is no separation between all living things and god. Not saying you can’t eat meat or whatever, but just understand that all living things depend on each other to exist in many different ways. Our planet is surrounded by an essentially endless abyss of lifelessness and our biosphere is quite magical and divine. It’s time we start believing in it. To be a good person is to contribute to the well being of other living things being other people, creatures, and the environment. I could preach for hours lol. Anyway thank you Eric for once again spreading positive messages and wisdom on your channel.

Don't close your eyes... Assume comfortable posture... Focus on the breath just look forward

Thank you ❤

Keanu Reeves is often sited as an infp (a few times a infj) but he has a lot of unconventional masculine traits. In fiction Faramir from lord of the rings is a good example of a masculine infp.

I love how you explain things ❤️, i love infjs as well ❤️‍🩹

I thought Ti uses internal framework,internal logic (especially inductive logic) rather than facts and data.Ti will reject data and fact if it fails to align with their internal framework.

I just love this! I've been in business, somewhat, for the last eight years, joined many coaching programs, and took so many courses. This was the most relatable of the hundreds of business advice content pieces I have heard/seen, because it's so focused on the INFP. I would love it if you started a program for INFP entrepeneurship.

Really insightful video. Thanks Erik.

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Thank you so much that's the same idea I had a year ago and you are perfectly confirming mine! I always wanted to somehow have my own business but always shied away from the idea of beeing an expert in only one thing and only doing this one thing. I always have so many ideas what I could do and couldn't decide which one is the best and could not imagine myself doing that one thing alond and being totally successful at it 😂. So last year I had the idea well why don't I just do some of them at once or at different times of the year? Like selling some pottery at my local Kindergarten for the yearly holidays for people to by as a gift, trying to do some concerts with my best friend here and there, offering biology workshops for kids in the local woods (also for a few weeks in summer) and maybe try to write the book in between I am dreaming to write. Well I also have some ideas for a RUclips channel as well and would love to be a content creator (and then there were some app and video game ideas I had with my husband who is an IT guy) lucky me my husband (Enfj) is quite successful and makes enough money for both of us so I am not stressed to be very successfull so it would just be a side income for our family. So I am very fortunate I know, to be in such a position. The only problem is to actually do something and not just dream about it😂 I always say my best carreer would be idea machine for other people where I don't ever have to implement something but just give other people ideas and advice 😅.

Very wise words from you Erik! I hope to finally find myself in some kind of business activity after beeing stay at home mom for the past 10 years! It's been so much time that I started to doubt if I have something to offer to my potential clients... 🤔 I want to give something good to this world but I'm also very sceptic.

Эрик спасибо за хорошие идеи.

Lol I don't know if my husband will agree with the peacefulness. I will blow up over seemingly small things. 🤭

This is explained very clearly and concisely. Thanks so much!

You're doing God's work by sharing these precious thoughts to us. Thank you.

Some comments here are 100% accurate about my whole life and how i feel, wtf. As a male infp i also always felt abnormal etc. When I was young i remember a girl, that had a crush in me, saying that im different and special compared to all the other boys. I took it almost as an insult back then, because at that time i just wanted to be a normal cool guy. Im 28 now and had 6 relationsships already, none of these lasted longer than half a year. A lot of girls find me attractive, interesting or mysterious and are intrigued in the beginning but after a while they always lose interested, say that we better are friends or say that they just dont understand me. Being a male INFP feels a bit like being an Alien to be honest :P

I love it that this video elucidates infp strengths and does not give away too much

There's a smidgen of irony when you assign a made-up label to yourself and make an entire channel about that made-up label.

Thank you for making these things plain. as an ENFP, you helped me see how some of my behaviors that I may lay down as exciting, can present as competitive to an INFP man.

Always been on autopilot. Can't explain how much true this is.

This is so useful and beautiful. Thank you, Erik!

Jesus was an INFJ

Wow, this is amazing! ❤ I never thought about it this way... Thank you!

I am an INFP-t I have had depression most of my life, I am 58. The only thing that has helped me is 'Mindfulness meditation'. It gets me out of my head for a little and makes all the difference as far as depression is concerned. I also have anxiety which for almost ten years has prevented me from getting in a car, getting on a bus or a train. In the last month I have got on a bus twice and got in a car for a 30 min journey because of mindfulness meditation, I would recommend it if you are like me and have chronic depression.

This is the most useful video I've ever seen on depression that I relate to. Thank you so much for posting.

Спасибо Эрик.. Бывают моменты когда накатывает тревога и портится настроение. Но это скорее всего не депрессия а страх за неопределённое будущее

Thank you so much Erik; I really needed this. I'm in a long period of depression right now with just lethargy and rumination. The daydream machine doesn't work, and the self-shame machine is full TJ-type thoughts in particular. So again, thank you so much for the advice ❤

😂😂😂💗 this made me lol for real

Thank you!!! <3

It's crazy how you can make someone feel more understood in under a minute than how they feel talking to most people for hours. The insights that you have on personality types truly is amazing

Your videos about personality types are my favorites ones to watch, and definitely burn bright with a light of their own. Thank you for taking the time to share them