1. This article reminded me of all sorts of interesting memories from my childhood. One summer, when I was 11 years old, I had the opportunity to be part of a student ambassador program which sent me and a group of kids out to California’s unique redwood forests and headlands. Every kid out of the 36 of us that went, at one point during the two week interval, broke down and bawled due to homesickness. Some of the kids were downright incapacitated for hours at a time.

    And I looked on in bewilderment. I was not homesick once during the trip. Some of the counselors even asked me how I felt about being away, to which I responded with a shrug and an unelaborative “fine.”

    When my counselors told all this to my Mom (ISFJ), her response was “… I’m not sure whether to be proud or disappointed!”

    To clarify: I love(d) my family very much, and I did miss them all. I just didn’t have the time to spend dwelling on the fact!

    (My Mom will say the reason I was so independent and secure was because she held me so often as a baby. :P )

    That was such a great trip. I grew and developed so much as a result of it.

    (Source: olenhauas)

     
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    freckledblondie:

#elijahlain

Guilty as charged. :P

    freckledblondie:

    #elijahlain

    Guilty as charged. :P

     
  3. 01:24 15th Dec 2011

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    Reblogged from enfpanorama

    Tags: NproblemsMBTIJCFINTJ

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    enfpanorama:

theideathief:

This is what happens when an N dom doesn’t ground themselves with a Je function. Learn teh conventions, plais. 

This is what happens whenever I attempt to lie down and sleep.

This is PRECISELY what happens to me when I get involved in a deep discussion or debate. In an instance, my Ni will bombard my conscious with a rapid stream of concurrent and sub points, which leads to a temporary, moments-long paralysis as I sift through the new material. These instances often culminate in an overexplanation or an inarticulation. If my point ISN’T lost, it is certainly delivered suboptimally. I’ve got to train my Te ruthlessly prioritize my points. Less, in the case of an dominant N, is more.

    enfpanorama:

    theideathief:

    This is what happens when an N dom doesn’t ground themselves with a Je function. Learn teh conventions, plais. 

    This is what happens whenever I attempt to lie down and sleep.

    This is PRECISELY what happens to me when I get involved in a deep discussion or debate. In an instance, my Ni will bombard my conscious with a rapid stream of concurrent and sub points, which leads to a temporary, moments-long paralysis as I sift through the new material. These instances often culminate in an overexplanation or an inarticulation. If my point ISN’T lost, it is certainly delivered suboptimally. I’ve got to train my Te ruthlessly prioritize my points. Less, in the case of an dominant N, is more.

    (Source: fuckiminmy20s)

     
  4. mold to break

    invisiblesnap:

    INTjs have a characteristic ascetic face. There are two reason for this. Firstly the facial structure itself is often reminiscent of ancient portraits because of its angularity and composition of the features, like cheekbone and eyebrow arcs. Secondly their facial expression is often accepted as emotionless and severe. Their face is usually pale or bloodless. Males often have a short haircut.  In many cases INTjs are slim. Their stomach is usually placed ahead of the chest giving them their characteristic posture. Their gait is somewhat unsure, wavering slightly. Sometimes it seems like they are not sure where they are going. This becomes more obvious in moments of excitement. Their clothes are not usually very striking. INTjs do not like to attract excessive attention to themselves and most of the time they stick to simple clothes, often wearing the same style and composition for a long time.  INTjs behave in a very self-restrained manner with strangers, never showing initiative first and always maintaining a long psychological distance. Their speech is very clear and logical and they always follow a logical progression. They also have a tendency to emphasize key words. When defending their concepts and ideas during a confrontation their logic can become solid and absolute. They cut out all irrelevant details that may cloud the argument.  Although the first impression of INTjs is that they are emotionless, when they become inspired during conversation an emotionality previously unseen begins to emerge. Their eyes start flashing with a fanatic light and their passion increases as the conversation progresses. However, they still try to maintain their self-control. INTjs sustain conversations only if they find them interesting. They prefer to keep silent rather than give an opinion on a subject to which they are indifferent.  INTjs always give others a chance to say what they need to say. They consider that everyone has got talents and they try at least not to interfere. They do not refuse any proposals immediately, preferring to examine them first. INTjs are very reserved and usually do not take the initiative in talking about their interests and private life. This can lead others to think that they have no private life at all.  INTjs have a very characteristic tendency to independence and can only accept a whole freedom. In work matters they combine their need for freedom with a feeling of responsibility. INTjs are not very demanding. They are often indifferent to food and its presentation. It can be simple but must be fresh. When involved in something interesting they can completely forget that they need to eat. In everyday matters INTjs are modest and are happy to have a minimum degree of comfort.  INTjs usually have an interest that stays with them for a long time and are absolutely indifferent to what others say about it. They never endorse their position in life. INTjs live in a world of their own conception. They simply ignore rules, concepts and directives that do not suit them. Most people do not understand INTjs and try to keep away from them. Based upon original work by Victor Gulenko with some alterations. (Not by me.)

    If you are interested, Click here to see what you get.

    (Source: anticwitty)

     
  5. Introverts [are] among the most misunderstood and aggrieved groups in America, possibly the world.”

    A funny, tongue-in-cheek article.. Nevertheless, it brings up some really important points! Introverts have it rough!