I love your INFJism ,… being myself an INFJ I can immediately see how you are thinking thru that idea of loosing energy during switches between NI and Se. That is an interesting thought that I have to give a little more time to think to thru it myself. What I think though, the reason why you feel somehow re-energized with SE is because our body is designed to move. If we spend most of the time in a passive-body or low-activity body, lost in our NI, our body suffers. So it’s a relief to our bodies when we give it the activity it needs to properly function.
At some point I say to myself "I need to get out of my head". Se is all about being in the moment, so going for a walk, or interacting with the world, works for me. It provides new information to fill my head.
"Se is like a superpower!" I see & analyse bodylanguage so fast it seems instantaniously. ⚠But have to warn that once you become as adapt at Se as you are at Ti + Si as I am you'll notice that most people send contradicting signals where their bodylanguage contradicts whatever they were sayin'. Simply because most people are unaware that they often lie to themselves. I often see things that others do not want to see (of themselves), while I consciously try to discover my own blind spots. Unlike most, I try to see things as they are and not as I want them to be. For me, a half full glass is equal to a half empty glass while the majority only sees one or the other; an optimist sees a half full glass and a pessimist a half empty glass while I perceive both. Since a half full glass is equal to a half empty glass, the optimist thus ignores the fact that a half full glass is also half empty, while the pessimist ignores that a half empty glass is also half full. The fact that I perceive both actually means that I am used to perceiving what I feel & what I know even though they directly contradict each other. Many people find this uncomfortable and then prefer one over the other, while I am ambivalent in this. Because I often get contradicting signals, I'm automatically forced to figure out which information is the most valuable. This and my tendency to view situations from multiple perspectives, such as seeing a glass as both half full and half empty made it possible for me to accept contradictory ideas, which can lead to ambivalence, but it is also a sign of complex thinking. Unfortunately it's my personal experience that complex thinking often leads to existential depression.
@@brocklytodd5317 The case is that I'm not an Se dom, I consider myself an INTJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging), but also acknowledge the influence of Se (Extraverted Sensing), Ti (Introverted Thinking), and Si (Introverted Sensing) in my personality due to my experiences and personal traits. As an INTJ, I have a natural preference for introversion, which means thay I recharge best in solitude or quiet environments. This is common among introverts and is not something to be concerned about. It’s simply a part of who I am. My hypervigilance and heightened Se (Extraverted Sensing) are a response to past trauma, making me more aware of my surroundings and details that others might miss. This, combined with my cognitive empathy and metacognition, gives me a unique perspective on the world and how I interact with it. Being an ambivert means that I have the ability to adapt to various situations, balancing both introverted and extroverted tendencies. However, my preference for recharging in solitude aligns more with introverted tendencies.
How your personality type influences your cognitive functions: As an INTJ, my natural inclination towards introspection and understanding complex systems aligns well with the requirements of cognitive empathy and profiling. I’ve developed my Sensing (Se), Thinking (Ti), and Introverted Sensing (Si) through the consistent use of cognitive empathy and profiling methods. The fact that I’ve been using these methods instinctively since childhood, even before I knew what they were, proves that cognitive functions can be developed and honed over time, starting from childhood. It’s a great example of how our experiences and practices can shape our cognitive abilities and preferences. Cognitive empathy, or perspective-taking, involves understanding someone else’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions from their point of view, rather than from one’s own. Profiling, in this context, refers to the process of gathering information about a person and forming a psychological portrait of that individual. These skills seem to be integral to my approach and have likely contributed significantly to my ability to understand and navigate social interactions. Because of personal experience I believe that a profiler or cognitive empath uses both sensing and intuition simultaneously, and therefore does not have a preference for one over the other. My interest in history and how the past relates to the present seems to tie into my profiling method, as it involves cross-referencing old data with new data on the fly. This has taught me to assess data objectively, which is crucial for profiling people. Everyone has different ways of processing and retaining information, and what works for one person might not work for another. It’s all about finding the methods and strategies that work best for you.
The correlation between energy, Se & being introverted: I always only focus on the person I'm talking to, even though my hyperalertness and metacognition are constantly analyzing my surroundings for potential danger (= is a characteristic of hypervigilance). My Extraverted Sensing (Se) is always on, which, combined with my metacognitive abilities, allows me to be highly aware of my surroundings and my own thought processes simultaneously. However, this process becomes energy-consuming when I consciously focus on more than 1 person, which explains why crowded rooms can be exhausting, even if I only focus my attention on 1 person. I guess this perfectly explains why I'm an introvert. So When I'm in a room with only a small number of people, it’s easier for me to focus on the person I'm talking to, and the energy cost is nearly free. When there are fewer people around, my Extraverted Sensing (Se) doesn’t have to work as hard to process sensory information, and my metacognition doesn’t have to analyze as many social dynamics. This could result in less energy expenditure, making the interaction feel less draining for me as an introvert.
I can personally vouch for this idea. I generally have always had to switch into "modes" to do stuff. Idk about other INFJs but I don't really like to be disturbed when I'm in whatever "mode" and forced to do something else, I have to prepare myself ahead of time for whatever upcoming thing is happening. Basically now I can do most activities whether they're super Se or not, but I have to know ahead of time exactly what is happening, I have to basically plan everything in my mind of what is going to happen, and then I want to execute it as close to how it was in my mind as possible. Example I don't really like cleaning but I will go into "cleaning mode" and put my headphones on and avoid distractions and then end up doing a very good job, but I am less good at randomly cleaning as I go. Another example I don't like last minute invitations to things I'll usually say no cause I'm not ready, but if someone invites me out a decent amount ahead of time even a few hours, then I have time to go into whatever mode - like "social mode" or "sports mode" or whatever and I'll give each activity my all I don't like to half-ass anything so I will fully immerse myself in that experience. I've always kind of been like this and I'm in my 30s and only learned about MBTI/cognitive functions in the last couple years, but I definitely think I've sort of naturally learned to do what you're describing in my 20s and it has always worked very well for me. It took me a long time to come out of my shell but when I did I really found a lot of value in social experiences and more recently Se experiences - I find I naturally just want to question everything and ask "why" and whatever Ni stuff I always do, but found more value in just switching to Se mode occasionally and just turning my brain off and fully immersing myself in the current moment from time to time, and I find it does exactly what you described - add more value to my life, more energy, etc. I have found myself going into Se-mode and I am sometimes just amazed at the beauty and colours around me, the sounds, the smells, and I feel shocked that I spend most of my time ignoring all that stuff. Sort of side note/ramble: that's why I believe everyone's 4th function is the one that develops last and is only inferior until you develop it, but I think everyone should put some effort into it once their other ones are more developed. For any younger INFJs I'd still say develop Fe more first - get more friends, relationships, social experiences, help people and listen to them, get good at the usual INFJ stuff of being a good insightful friend and all that, and that will add a lot of value to you. Then Se will be the next thing - Do try to find some sensory things you like to do and force yourself to go out and do them - hiking, rock climbing, get good at driving and go for long road trips, camping, sports, whatever. I think most people will benefit from those things but for us where it is less obviously natural and we have more of a resistance to doing those things since we want to be in our heads or just talk to small groups of people, I do think that Se is like the last piece of the puzzle for a fulfilling INFJ life at least in my experience :)
Maybe the switches will cost less and less energy, once you’re used to it? If you do something new (like to learn driving a car) it costs more energy, because it’s a new way of thinking and handling. After a while it goes natural.
I'm not sure if it costs less energy over time, but definitely less effort. In my experience the more often you manage to switch, your brain just kinda gets it, and it becomes easier to do it when you need it
I love your INFJism ,… being myself an INFJ I can immediately see how you are thinking thru that idea of loosing energy during switches between NI and Se. That is an interesting thought that I have to give a little more time to think to thru it myself. What I think though, the reason why you feel somehow re-energized with SE is because our body is designed to move. If we spend most of the time in a passive-body or low-activity body, lost in our NI, our body suffers. So it’s a relief to our bodies when we give it the activity it needs to properly function.
At some point I say to myself "I need to get out of my head". Se is all about being in the moment, so going for a walk, or interacting with the world, works for me. It provides new information to fill my head.
Waiting for part 2 ❤
If this is possible that's insane. Se is like a superpower!
"Se is like a superpower!"
I see & analyse bodylanguage so fast it seems instantaniously.
⚠But have to warn that once you become as adapt at Se as you are at Ti + Si as I am you'll notice that most people send contradicting signals where their bodylanguage contradicts whatever they were sayin'. Simply because most people are unaware that they often lie to themselves. I often see things that others do not want to see (of themselves), while I consciously try to discover my own blind spots.
Unlike most, I try to see things as they are and not as I want them to be. For me, a half full glass is equal to a half empty glass while the majority only sees one or the other; an optimist sees a half full glass and a pessimist a half empty glass while I perceive both. Since a half full glass is equal to a half empty glass, the optimist thus ignores the fact that a half full glass is also half empty, while the pessimist ignores that a half empty glass is also half full. The fact that I perceive both actually means that I am used to perceiving what I feel & what I know even though they directly contradict each other. Many people find this uncomfortable and then prefer one over the other, while I am ambivalent in this.
Because I often get contradicting signals, I'm automatically forced to figure out which information is the most valuable. This and my tendency to view situations from multiple perspectives, such as seeing a glass as both half full and half empty made it possible for me to accept contradictory ideas, which can lead to ambivalence, but it is also a sign of complex thinking. Unfortunately it's my personal experience that complex thinking often leads to existential depression.
@@TrickyD For an Se dom .. utilizing Ni like an Ni dom would be a superpower too.
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The case is that I'm not an Se dom, I consider myself an INTJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging), but also acknowledge the influence of Se (Extraverted Sensing), Ti (Introverted Thinking), and Si (Introverted Sensing) in my personality due to my experiences and personal traits.
As an INTJ, I have a natural preference for introversion, which means thay I recharge best in solitude or quiet environments. This is common among introverts and is not something to be concerned about. It’s simply a part of who I am.
My hypervigilance and heightened Se (Extraverted Sensing) are a response to past trauma, making me more aware of my surroundings and details that others might miss. This, combined with my cognitive empathy and metacognition, gives me a unique perspective on the world and how I interact with it.
Being an ambivert means that I have the ability to adapt to various situations, balancing both introverted and extroverted tendencies. However, my preference for recharging in solitude aligns more with introverted tendencies.
How your personality type influences your cognitive functions:
As an INTJ, my natural inclination towards introspection and understanding complex systems aligns well with the requirements of cognitive empathy and profiling.
I’ve developed my Sensing (Se), Thinking (Ti), and Introverted Sensing (Si) through the consistent use of cognitive empathy and profiling methods. The fact that I’ve been using these methods instinctively since childhood, even before I knew what they were, proves that cognitive functions can be developed and honed over time, starting from childhood. It’s a great example of how our experiences and practices can shape our cognitive abilities and preferences.
Cognitive empathy, or perspective-taking, involves understanding someone else’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions from their point of view, rather than from one’s own. Profiling, in this context, refers to the process of gathering information about a person and forming a psychological portrait of that individual. These skills seem to be integral to my approach and have likely contributed significantly to my ability to understand and navigate social interactions.
Because of personal experience I believe that a profiler or cognitive empath uses both sensing and intuition simultaneously, and therefore does not have a preference for one over the other.
My interest in history and how the past relates to the present seems to tie into my profiling method, as it involves cross-referencing old data with new data on the fly. This has taught me to assess data objectively, which is crucial for profiling people.
Everyone has different ways of processing and retaining information, and what works for one person might not work for another. It’s all about finding the methods and strategies that work best for you.
INFJ perrceiving: Ni - be everywhere at once; Se - be here now
The correlation between energy, Se & being introverted:
I always only focus on the person I'm talking to, even though my hyperalertness and metacognition are constantly analyzing my surroundings for potential danger (= is a characteristic of hypervigilance).
My Extraverted Sensing (Se) is always on, which, combined with my metacognitive abilities, allows me to be highly aware of my surroundings and my own thought processes simultaneously. However, this process becomes energy-consuming when I consciously focus on more than 1 person, which explains why crowded rooms can be exhausting, even if I only focus my attention on 1 person.
I guess this perfectly explains why I'm an introvert.
So When I'm in a room with only a small number of people, it’s easier for me to focus on the person I'm talking to, and the energy cost is nearly free.
When there are fewer people around, my Extraverted Sensing (Se) doesn’t have to work as hard to process sensory information, and my metacognition doesn’t have to analyze as many social dynamics. This could result in less energy expenditure, making the interaction feel less draining for me as an introvert.
I can personally vouch for this idea. I generally have always had to switch into "modes" to do stuff. Idk about other INFJs but I don't really like to be disturbed when I'm in whatever "mode" and forced to do something else, I have to prepare myself ahead of time for whatever upcoming thing is happening. Basically now I can do most activities whether they're super Se or not, but I have to know ahead of time exactly what is happening, I have to basically plan everything in my mind of what is going to happen, and then I want to execute it as close to how it was in my mind as possible. Example I don't really like cleaning but I will go into "cleaning mode" and put my headphones on and avoid distractions and then end up doing a very good job, but I am less good at randomly cleaning as I go. Another example I don't like last minute invitations to things I'll usually say no cause I'm not ready, but if someone invites me out a decent amount ahead of time even a few hours, then I have time to go into whatever mode - like "social mode" or "sports mode" or whatever and I'll give each activity my all I don't like to half-ass anything so I will fully immerse myself in that experience. I've always kind of been like this and I'm in my 30s and only learned about MBTI/cognitive functions in the last couple years, but I definitely think I've sort of naturally learned to do what you're describing in my 20s and it has always worked very well for me. It took me a long time to come out of my shell but when I did I really found a lot of value in social experiences and more recently Se experiences - I find I naturally just want to question everything and ask "why" and whatever Ni stuff I always do, but found more value in just switching to Se mode occasionally and just turning my brain off and fully immersing myself in the current moment from time to time, and I find it does exactly what you described - add more value to my life, more energy, etc. I have found myself going into Se-mode and I am sometimes just amazed at the beauty and colours around me, the sounds, the smells, and I feel shocked that I spend most of my time ignoring all that stuff.
Sort of side note/ramble: that's why I believe everyone's 4th function is the one that develops last and is only inferior until you develop it, but I think everyone should put some effort into it once their other ones are more developed. For any younger INFJs I'd still say develop Fe more first - get more friends, relationships, social experiences, help people and listen to them, get good at the usual INFJ stuff of being a good insightful friend and all that, and that will add a lot of value to you. Then Se will be the next thing - Do try to find some sensory things you like to do and force yourself to go out and do them - hiking, rock climbing, get good at driving and go for long road trips, camping, sports, whatever. I think most people will benefit from those things but for us where it is less obviously natural and we have more of a resistance to doing those things since we want to be in our heads or just talk to small groups of people, I do think that Se is like the last piece of the puzzle for a fulfilling INFJ life at least in my experience :)
That's so cool, thanks for sharing!
What are the Se-tasks? Is it using Se like using stimulants that make you feel energized, but in fact, it costs you a lot of energy (normally hidden)?
Maybe the switches will cost less and less energy, once you’re used to it? If you do something new (like to learn driving a car) it costs more energy, because it’s a new way of thinking and handling. After a while it goes natural.
I'm not sure if it costs less energy over time, but definitely less effort. In my experience the more often you manage to switch, your brain just kinda gets it, and it becomes easier to do it when you need it
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OMG this is literally about nothing, why is there a video???
Seinfeld is about nothing