22 Signs that You're an INFP (From an INFP)
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- Опубликовано: 4 авг 2024
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If you’re new to Geek Psychology, my name is Matt Sherman. People call me Sherman. I'm a personality type expert, life coach, hypnotist, author, podcaster, and course creator. I help mainly INFPs embrace their unique strengths and navigate life's challenges. Through practical strategies and deep insights, I aim to help people like you live a more fulfilling and authentic live where you can wake up and feel good about who you are and your impact on the world. Curious to know if you’re an INFP? Here are 22 signs that you're an INFP (from my experience as an INFP). These are things that I think all of us INFPs do more often than not - and more often than other types.
00:00 Introduction to INFP Personality Traits
00:23 1. The INFP's Rich Inner World
01:25 2. INFPs and Their Connection to Fictional Worlds
02:39 3. The INFP's Desire to Change the World
03:43 4. The INFP's Personal Soundtrack
04:37 5. Finding Deeper Meanings in Mundane Things
05:48 6. INFPs and Their Preference for Texting
06:13 7. The Art of Crafting the Perfect Message
06:57 8. Imagining Life Stories for Strangers
08:04 9. Finding Depth in Simple Plots and Stories
08:56 10. The Power of Scents and Sounds
10:04 11. Using Fiction as a Guide for Real Life
10:54 12. INFPs and Their Connection with Animals and Nature
11:42 13. The Struggle with Physical Self Care
12:26 14. Predicting Movie and Story Endings
13:21 15. Relating to Underdogs and Misunderstood Characters
14:49 16. Doodling as a Form of Note Taking
15:49 17. Interpreting Dreams
16:49 18. Getting Emotionally Invested in Fictional Characters
17:31 19. Time Traveling in Thought
18:35 20. Pondering Over the Meaning of Songs and Lyrics
19:30 21. Finding Solace in Organizing Personal Spaces
20:37 22. Relating Personal Experiences to Universal Theme
21:54 INFP Masterclass Introduction
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I wonder how different an INFP from older generations would be from the younger generations. I know that for me I don’t really resonate with the phone and electronic stuff… when I was young the internet did not exist and I spent most of my time out side wishing I could fly through the clouds or talking to my dog.
Same here 👍
This is really interesting actually and it sounds like you had/have a great imagination. I think younger generations might get lost in fantasy books and video games where you can emerse yourself in an odd alternate reality. It can however get too much and also become lonely. I think my generation (younger) tends to not be physically present among peers because you can communicate so easily online and have a vast amount of entertainment at their fingertips.
Hmmmm something to think about.
I was the same. I played out when I was younger...but also read lots of books, then getting older was all about roller skating and riding horses..then dating. I feel my introversion has increased due to technology...time to get out more.
I can see that. I debated cutting it out after getting some feedback before releasing the video, but then I wouldn’t have 22 signs!
Same here. I'm an older INFP and prefer connecting through calls. At least people I care about. So much is lost in translation with text. I definitely relate to deleting/re-writing texts, but they usually come out awkwardly anyway. 😂
Walked in the woods yesterday. A squirrel took a nut out of my hand and it made my day..I'm lying, it made my year..or maybe my life 😂
But seriously..it's just the simplicity and the connection. My heart nearly exploded with happiness ❤
That’s awesome! I’m jealous. We don’t really have squirrels here in Japan besides at the zoo.
@@GeekPsychology I will be returning as much as possible. And I think that's a big key in being an authentic INFP, finding what lights up and doing lots of it. Whilst of course doing the stuff that scares the pants off us too!
That's so nice, just imagining it made my heart warm. thanks for the vicarious happiness :)
I've just recently learned about personality types and that I'm an INFP. Reading and learning about it feels almost like "omg I finally found my tribe" 😆🦄 I've never felt people quite understand me or have the same perspectives of life.
About all you say in this video is exactly me. I love to write, I've always been into fantasy books and worlds and felt sad not to be able to live inside those books... I often stare through the window lost in my thoughts. I've always felt weird to say that I connect better with animals than people. Actually I speak to cats and birds too 😂 As a kid, I had one special tree-friend in the forest I used to talk to when I was sad. Etc etc.
There's one more thing that infp"s have in common - feeling not belonging to this world, feeling that day-to-day everyday-life struggles are too hard to handle.
Welcome! One of us. One of us.
That last point is definitely something I could’ve (should’ve?) included.
You are the best dedicated INFP channel I know. But unlike most INFP, you look like INFJ, I mean you are diligently uploading content unlike common INFP who procrastinate...
Thanks
It’s because it means a lot to me.
If it’s tied to something THAT important, an INFP will not stop.
@@GeekPsychology So true. Love your content! I have listened to a lot on INFP but this is the first time I actually want to subscribe.
I so resonate with the personal sound track theme, although for me it's my environment that conjures up an atmosphere that I can think of the perfect sound track for. So if I'm driving through a mysterious misty morning with the winter trees stretching out their bare branches and looking extra mystical, I instantly associate the perfect song with that moment and I have to pull over and find the track on spotify to play immediately. And then my imagination can run its exhilarating course.
And of course the animal connection. I own a cat and a dog. Every morning I wake up to both of them snuggled up on either side of me, and then i go downstairs for coffee and put a cushion on either side of me and they both jump up and take their place. They must also have Si as they enjoy the daily morning routine as much as I do. It's a blessed thing to be an INFP.
I always forget to eat and hate how eating takes up time in my day (an INFP)
right? i know i need to eat, but i get so focused on other things to realize i'm actually starving 😂
I started laughing to myself when I was watching this video because this is completely me! I used to wonder why I was like that. My friend who is INFJ asked me to do the test and so I recently learned I am INFP and we have a lot of similarities but also differences. I'm discovering a lot about why I am how I am and it's amazing.
Of all the MBTI types, the INFP seems to be the most self loathing of all. Why do you hate yourselves so much? Lowest income type. Highest likelihood of suicide. Why?
Stop
I feel being an INFP makes it easy for me to come up with stories when reading tarot cards for myself and others . The stories feel like they make so much sense and flow . I also find strong meanings from song lyrics and signs and synchronicities I am aware of everywhere . I spend a lot of time in my mind thinking about the deeper meaning of everyday things that happen and even longer on the magical things that happen or life patterns and cycles we sometimes get caught up on . I’m always trying to find clarity of the why everything happens and all of these thoughts make me stay in my mind way too much 😅❤ thank you for the video !
Which resonated most with you?
00:00 Introduction to INFP Personality Traits
00:23 1. The INFP's Rich Inner World
01:25 2. INFPs and Their Connection to Fictional Worlds
02:39 3. The INFP's Desire to Change the World
03:43 4. The INFP's Personal Soundtrack
04:37 5. Finding Deeper Meanings in Mundane Things
05:48 6. INFPs and Their Preference for Texting
06:13 7. The Art of Crafting the Perfect Message
06:57 8. Imagining Life Stories for Strangers
08:04 9. Finding Depth in Simple Plots and Stories
08:56 10. The Power of Scents and Sounds
10:04 11. Using Fiction as a Guide for Real Life
10:54 12. INFPs and Their Connection with Animals and Nature
11:42 13. The Struggle with Physical Self Care
12:26 14. Predicting Movie and Story Endings
13:21 15. Relating to Underdogs and Misunderstood Characters
14:49 16. Doodling as a Form of Note Taking
15:49 17. Interpreting Dreams
16:49 18. Getting Emotionally Invested in Fictional Characters
17:31 19. Time Traveling in Thought
18:35 20. Pondering Over the Meaning of Songs and Lyrics
19:30 21. Finding Solace in Organizing Personal Spaces
20:37 22. Relating Personal Experiences to Universal Theme
21:54 INFP Masterclass Introduction
Doodling
Scents and music
Writing re-writing texts, but I prefer talking
Fight for underdog, always
- Connection to fictional worlds YES it makes me emotional just thinking about it I’m tearing up
- Invested in fictional characters
- Wanting to change the world
- Organising spaces (only some 😂 and all other spaces are cluttered)
- Finding depth in simple plots or stories
- Relating personal experience to Universal theme
- Reflect on Time
- Ponder over meaning of lyrics
- Connection with animals and nature
- Fight for underdogs
- Crafting the perfect message
Okay i relate to many of them, if not most.
But I’m not one to automatically create stories in my mind. Nooo…. Stories come to me if I work on them. I should probably try that a bit more often.
I want to change the world through the profession which I am in now... 💜
your channel is truly a safe haven. thank you
I had from a young age over-active imagination. At first it was the secret world of faeries and then I created a science fiction universe with a sorts of aliens and philosophical ideals. Now I'm a mum and the creative juices have kind of dried a bit though I still lost in movies love piano and am writing again after many years of giving up and its poetry this time free verse apparently is my style ❤❤ hello fellow infps 😊
It is a bit sad when the real world takes over and we don’t have as much time to dream and be creative. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not there anymore. It just needs some time and a place.
I felt the same after having kids, that the real world responsabilities took over for many years. But now the kids are 9 and 11 and I am able to lose myself in reading again, for example (when I start a book, I need at least 10 hours free time without someone wanting something from me 😅). And writing too - I was able to publish my own book and writing a new one for kids. So yeah...sometimes those creative juices dry up for some period, but they are still there and you can still find them when there's right time :)
@@Kruubik that is so funny. I just had a discussion about my writing and my partner pointed out that my writing needs to be shortened as it repeats itself half way through. I was like really? So he has said and another one has said to try doing a children's book so it's wonderful to hear that there is still hope for writing and I do need the space and time for sure. Thanks for the positive feedback ❤️❤️❤️
I find it refreshing and delightful to witness you discussing your cognitive experience so openly and lovingly. Thank you for that gift! ❤
^^ you’re welcome and thanks for commenting
Stuck in stagnation 😣 Ouch!
Too accurate 😅
Yeah. Horrible place to find yourself 10 years later.
@@GeekPsychology 😳
Я в шоке от того как все сходится со мной!!!) И текстовые сообщения вместо звонков с тщательным подбором необходимых слов , И постоянный поиск срытых смыслов с расшифровкой знаков и символов . И полное отожествление себя с героями фильмов и книг . И проживание чужой жизни вплоть до реальных ощущений....И сны ...сны которые сбываются .. Музыка, книги, животные, природа , мой дом, мой мир - все попадание в точку . Даже не по себе от такой "прозрачности" меня )) Спасибо за видео !
That’s a lot that resonated!! Happy to hear that!
Last week I was reading a book where I read something about Swallow birds and recently I've moved to a new house that has swallow birds forest and I was thinking to myself "what's the universe trying to convey me?" 😅😅
I thought I was mad as all my friends kept saying this only to realize this week that I'm an INFP. 😅😅😅
This made me make peace with myself. 😂😂😂 Thank you so much everyone for sharing your stories and making me a part of your tribe. ❤❤❤😢😅😂
The Art of Crafting the Perfect Message, wow, that's totally about me!
Music is a key affinity for sure. Emotion is a great barometer. I used to believe it more and giving more credence than I used to allow the influence of others ideas because I have often found my own leanings only offer a single vantage point. Admittedly I much prefer to let my imagination do most of the work even at work. 😂 Because so many people seriously lack and discredit imagination.
Thanks for provoking reflection. Almost all of these resonate strongly! I derive much pleasure contemplating the interrelatedness between humans, animals (especially our primate cousins), and trees/plants, all with their own specialized intelligences. All of nature can provide endless fuel for our rich imaginations, and contemplation of our place within it. In e. e. cummings' poem "in time of daffodils", he wrote "the aim of waking is to dream". And dreaming is not some idle activity as some other types would have us think, but is an essential part of experiencing the world. OK, I edited this down to just a few lines, LOL. You reminded me to deal with the pile of clothes heaped on my chair. I'm excited to see what I might find under there!
Dreams are powerful! Especially when we act on those messages from our unconscious.
Every moment could lead to an awesome discovery!
Hi Matt !
Thank you for this video, something interesting after missing your channel for a long time due to real life commitments. Love it and looking forward to write my long reaction about it in my blog post.
TBH, surprisingly resonated with all of 22 things you have mentioned in this video. And I'll share some of my reactions right here...
6:06 Wow, this point reminds me of something from the past. Since I was young, I found out that I prefer to write letters ( by hand or typing) than vis-a-vis conversations, when I wanted to tell something important and meaningful to people I knew at that time. More effective.
And BTW, if you noticing my responses to your videos in the past, you'll find out that those comments mostly were edited. TBH for several times...😅
9:06 Some words popped out from my mind, suddenly... Petrichor... Nostalgia... Nosforia... And power of scents and sounds can even re-evoke CPTSD trauma in some INFP who are been abused in their pasts.
13:21 This point reminds me to the story written by Paul Galico titled The Enchanted Doll. The story of how Dr Stephen Amony found out Mary Nolan, his soulmate-spouse. And I feel like a kindred soul to Mary...
Village By The Sea by Anita Desai and Rice Without Rain by Minfong Ho are also honoured mentioning.
And not only limited to fictional characters but to real life people as well.
12:37 This is also because we INFPs having Ni as our demonstrative function ( something to do with Socionics). We got it in 4D, somehow we prefer our Ne creative function, because INFP are Si users, Si is all about comfort zone, maintaining optimism and familiarity.
Gaming is my comfort zone specially story based. If it is multiplayer than i am really good and comfortable with support roles.
Another thing, why only art work is attached with infp. Being in a technical career is also become easy as well and also fulfilling but it is not discussed in case of infp.
Helping the underdog is also relates me well.
IMO art is a very broad term. It could be weight lifting, sports, music, video creating, shooting guns, etc.
I heard the first description and was blown away! So I’m not the only one who does this. What a scream 😂😂
Thx for this Matt, you've got us nailed. I know it's because you're an INFP too.
PS. Your voice is so INFP ish 😂 got me wondering about my voice..I guess it's INFPish too 😂
Thanks! I am glad that it resonated, and that I have the distinct INFP talking style. Every once in a while, people will accuse me of not being an INFP ;)
@@GeekPsychology ohhhh 🤔 why do you think that is?
At some points in this video I could literally tell what you were about to say next, just resonating with ur words.
I was also sketching something when you talked about doodling as a form of note taking. That made me laugh XD
Whenever I try to sketch something I find it really overwhelming when I have a larger piece of paper to draw on cause I'm not sure if I'll get the size of the drawing right and all the emptiness makes it feel like there is just too many things to do to get to the final piece of the drawing, so I usually draw on note cards or stuff-
number 6 and 7 resonate with me a lot! i used to be in some kind of depressing state, and the only person i could 'talk' to was a friend and ONLY through letters. i wrote her long letters bcs text messages made me feel uncomfortable. in which she also replied with letters too 🥺 i dont deserve her, really
Sounds like a very nice friend. Maybe you could do something nice for her so you feel better about your relationship dynamics?
I must be an odd INFP. Rich inner world? Creating stories about other people? Nah. I don't know. I'm creative but creating inner worlds doesn't come naturally. My mental stimulation comes from visions and ideas often related to the real world, but always spiced up with imaginary scenarios. And lots of analysis and planning and abstract thinking, that's fun!
I mean, I love creative things, but the best projects are those that involve some bigger goal that in itself is more practical. So essentially I'd rather use my creativity as a tool to bring about change in the world on a practical level, rather than creating for the sake of creating. Plus I feel like one of my strengths is to initiate those projects, and get the ball rolling. Which doesn't feel very INFP-ish but maybe it is??? I mean using Fi and Ne together can make us quite persistent and hopeful, which means we’ll see possibilities where others might not, which ofc leads to initiation.
But I mean.. I also love stories, I analyse lyrics, and I deeply empathise with characters in books. Like, A LOT. And I enjoy art in general, I like nature, and I have a deep sense of empathy, I'm interested in human nature and I like to help others. Which is kinda stereotypical, I guess. Oh and I love animals. And I believe animals are way more concious than most people give them credit for.
I think sometimes I might come off as an INTJ or INTP or ENFP... but I'm defo INFP. :)
I think I’m INFP 964 or 963
Not lying, I related to this so much! Then he mentioned doing doodles, BRO- IM NIT KIDDING- I WAS LITERALLY DRAWING-
;) glad to hear I'm not the only one!
oh wow, I can relate to all but there were a few that surprised me a bit. Especially 6 (I think someone is mad at me when they text me "more formally" i.e. in short sentences with a period at the end) and and 21.- I am usually all over the place but I love finding the "right" spot for things and make the surroundings look harmonious. Otherwise I really do struggle with keeping up with mundane tasks. And oh boy was I in turmoil when finishing Mass effect 3 and the ending did not convey what happened to all my companions. In shambles for days. Luckily they released an addon a bit later giving me peace. And also 10: The nose knows.
We're the mbti type to often prefer listening to full albums
Lol. Sorry another comment. When you said the universe within it reminded me of a quote i wrote in my sci fi saga. It went something like from the inner recesses of our minds to the outer reaches of space we are each unto our own intricate universes....
Something like that ❤❤❤
That’s a cool quote. Have you published your stories?
@@GeekPsychology some of the quotes are good I reckon but the published work is no good. It had many flaws and was done through a vanity publisher because I didn't listen to others and wanted to do things my way. Unfortunately the published work repeats itself and is flawed but it is called dusk an epic journey. I'm hoping to maybe try writing a children's book as I've been told to try writing something shorter. Thanks for your support though 😊
I really want to see how many of us are also ADHD, this is so me but I’m also so very ADHD. 😂
Lol. My first connection with a fictional character and indeed the entire universe was star wars ep 4 and luke skywalker when i first saw it at age 7. I had no idea about personality types back then and only found out about personality types recently. And luke is an infp character so its funny. I identify with a lot of characters in the fiction world. Harry potter was another. Him being locked in the cupboard under the stairs. Seems to be characters naturally mundane. A farmer, a orphan and then destiny kicks in and its like this is who they really are. A jedi and a wizard. Lmao 😅
I would say that Harry Potter is an ISFP - in fact, I made a 40 minute video or so about it somewhere on the channel. Both of those types still lead with introverted feeling though, and have many of the same struggles or similar variations.
Another comment, i play Mahjongg a lot, and i name the tiles: hat, flower, mountain, etc... lol
You'd live in alternate worlds when you go to paradise. Just ask for it thrice truly. It prays to have you in it.
I look for reflection on quran. Daydreaming yes. Rearranging yes
I like your comment , but I didn't understand it well. Can you elaborate, please
Start now, keep it up!! Just do it. Little step. 🐾 💪 Make the world a better place. 🙌
That’s right!