Hey everyone!
This is my first post on here, despite observing this website from afar numerous times. So, even though its been done so many times, I`d really appreciate your help in determining my type once and for all. I`ve taken many tests before this and my outcomes have mostly been INFP with a couple of INFJ and one ISFJ and one INTJ. So, of course, these have gotten me a little confused. I suppose I`ll describe myself now to give you a better idea...
I definitely see myself as introverted, first of all. While I enjoy hanging out with friends, it tends to drain me and I relish the time I have when I can be by myself again. Despite this, in a group setting, I can come off as an extrovert in some cases. With my friends, I tend to be the "silly" one. I frequently make jokes whether they`re funny or not and overall just try to lighten up the mood. I always fear that I come across as annoying in these cases, but no one has ever told me that. I also try to make sure that everyone in the group is feeling all right. I don`t like it when one person is in a bad mood and thinks they have the right to put everyone else in a bad mood too.
I have a fondness for the learning about the occult, whether I believe in it or not. Many times when I find that I have nothing to do, I research certain topics that lean towards the paranormal or alien genre. I like the fact that it makes me think and I enjoy learning about things from different sources so that I can decide who I agree with more. I also love movies, videogames, books, and just about anything else that can get me thinking.
And while I enjoy learning and can come across as an intellectual if you do not know me, I am very much an emotional person. As a kid, I was a huge crybaby and would bawl my eyes out for the dumbest things. I hated being called on and despised giving presentations in class, unless it was in front of people I knew. Even if I knew the subject matter well, I would feel really nervous and would start to sweat. But I guess you can just say it was merely stage fright.
I believe I also have a strong value system, but am not against breaking it if the situation calls for it. But if I feel that I`m breaking it for a stupid reason, than I won`t. However, I`m also ALWAYS worried about what people think of me. It is something I have always struggled with, leading to low self-esteem. I`ve been getting better, an I try to help my friends who struggle with it too. I like to think in future-terms, and am always hoping things will get better. And I try to use the past as a guide of what not to do.
When it comes to organization...I`m not really good at it. Things will begin organized, but as the year goes on, it just falls into a mess. I also have a horrible habit of procrastination, especially if the work seems meaningless to me. However, I eventually get it done, after giving myself plenty of pep talk. It also seems to me that I`m very much a planner. I have a good idea of what I want my future to look like and find myself writing these things down multiple times. I plan for short-term things as well, especially when I`m going to be giving a presentation. Depending on the class, I try to figure out what jokes I can say to my even a small portion of them chuckle, just so the atmosphere isn`t so tense. Of course, its not all jokes though. I try to make it seem like I know what I`m talking about, even if I don`t.
Now, despite the fact that I have explained plenty of aspects of my personality, I often feel as if I don`t know what my true personality is. I seem to act different depending on the person or group that I am with. With my family, I act more reserved and secretive and am only occasionally a goofball. Around my friends, its the exact opposite. But no matter who I am with, one thing always seems to stay the same...I`m a listener. People automatically tell me their problems even before I start to ask. However, I also feel as if they don`t show the same interest when listening to mine, and change the subject often.
I`ve read that Infps thoughts are focused more inwardly, while Infjs are more outward and focus on the people around them. After reading the horrifically long post I created, which do you believe sounds more like me? I`m not against the idea of another type though, if you think that fits me better. I`ll enjoy reading the responses and am grateful for your help.
-Geekman
This is my first post on here, despite observing this website from afar numerous times. So, even though its been done so many times, I`d really appreciate your help in determining my type once and for all. I`ve taken many tests before this and my outcomes have mostly been INFP with a couple of INFJ and one ISFJ and one INTJ. So, of course, these have gotten me a little confused. I suppose I`ll describe myself now to give you a better idea...
I definitely see myself as introverted, first of all. While I enjoy hanging out with friends, it tends to drain me and I relish the time I have when I can be by myself again. Despite this, in a group setting, I can come off as an extrovert in some cases. With my friends, I tend to be the "silly" one. I frequently make jokes whether they`re funny or not and overall just try to lighten up the mood. I always fear that I come across as annoying in these cases, but no one has ever told me that. I also try to make sure that everyone in the group is feeling all right. I don`t like it when one person is in a bad mood and thinks they have the right to put everyone else in a bad mood too.
I have a fondness for the learning about the occult, whether I believe in it or not. Many times when I find that I have nothing to do, I research certain topics that lean towards the paranormal or alien genre. I like the fact that it makes me think and I enjoy learning about things from different sources so that I can decide who I agree with more. I also love movies, videogames, books, and just about anything else that can get me thinking.
And while I enjoy learning and can come across as an intellectual if you do not know me, I am very much an emotional person. As a kid, I was a huge crybaby and would bawl my eyes out for the dumbest things. I hated being called on and despised giving presentations in class, unless it was in front of people I knew. Even if I knew the subject matter well, I would feel really nervous and would start to sweat. But I guess you can just say it was merely stage fright.
I believe I also have a strong value system, but am not against breaking it if the situation calls for it. But if I feel that I`m breaking it for a stupid reason, than I won`t. However, I`m also ALWAYS worried about what people think of me. It is something I have always struggled with, leading to low self-esteem. I`ve been getting better, an I try to help my friends who struggle with it too. I like to think in future-terms, and am always hoping things will get better. And I try to use the past as a guide of what not to do.
When it comes to organization...I`m not really good at it. Things will begin organized, but as the year goes on, it just falls into a mess. I also have a horrible habit of procrastination, especially if the work seems meaningless to me. However, I eventually get it done, after giving myself plenty of pep talk. It also seems to me that I`m very much a planner. I have a good idea of what I want my future to look like and find myself writing these things down multiple times. I plan for short-term things as well, especially when I`m going to be giving a presentation. Depending on the class, I try to figure out what jokes I can say to my even a small portion of them chuckle, just so the atmosphere isn`t so tense. Of course, its not all jokes though. I try to make it seem like I know what I`m talking about, even if I don`t.
Now, despite the fact that I have explained plenty of aspects of my personality, I often feel as if I don`t know what my true personality is. I seem to act different depending on the person or group that I am with. With my family, I act more reserved and secretive and am only occasionally a goofball. Around my friends, its the exact opposite. But no matter who I am with, one thing always seems to stay the same...I`m a listener. People automatically tell me their problems even before I start to ask. However, I also feel as if they don`t show the same interest when listening to mine, and change the subject often.
I`ve read that Infps thoughts are focused more inwardly, while Infjs are more outward and focus on the people around them. After reading the horrifically long post I created, which do you believe sounds more like me? I`m not against the idea of another type though, if you think that fits me better. I`ll enjoy reading the responses and am grateful for your help.
-Geekman
