Struggles Of The Other 1 Percent | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Struggles Of The Other 1 Percent

It's really not what you think.

25
Struggles Of The Other 1 Percent
A Shade of Pen

The Meyers-Briggs type indicator was established in 1944. The type indicator is a way to see in to your personality and to see how you see the world and people around you. There are 16 different combinations you can get. If you have never taken the test, here is the link to do so. I am an INFJ, which means I am introverted, intuitive, feeling and judging. INFJ's make up 1 percent of the world's population, making us some of the most misunderstood people. Here are 10 struggles that every INFJ experiences.

1. Most of our favorite people are fictional

Harry Potter, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Margo Roth Spiegelman, just to name a few. INFJ's are very creative people, so we live for reading and the adventure that comes with it.

2. We are the extroverted introverts

We care about other people and enjoy having fun with people (to an extent). When we are invited out and the answer is no, our friends are confused, because to them we are extroverts.

3. We struggle with sleeping

We have creative minds, so they are always questioning the universe or thinking of new ideas. (I'm writing this at 2 a.m.) The mind never stops working.

4. We feel the need to apologize for pretty much any emotion or need that we outwardly express

I tend to do this a lot at work. If something goes wrong, I have to apologize even if it's not my fault or the situation was out of my control. If I start to cry in front of people, I apologize. I can't tell you why, but INFJ's are overly apologetic.

5. Hating conflict but having people constantly come to you with their conflicts

I hate conflict and I try to avoid it at all costs, but INFJ's are the best at listening and giving advice. The most fitting job for an INFJ is a counselor, but we still hate conflict.

6. Needing close relationships in order to be happy, but also needing a lot of alone time in order to be happy

I love spending time with friends. They make me feel loved and important but once I am with my friends, I feel the need to be alone. Too much time with people stresses me out, especially if we are out in public. My best friend is not an INFJ, She's far from it. When we go to movies or to stores you can see her dancing to whatever song is playing. I let her do her own thing but in my head i'm going "Can you not draw attention to us?"

7. We kind of fit in everywhere but really we fit in nowhere

I struggle with this one a lot. I have work friends, friends from high school and I'm in a sorority. So, yes, I have friends but I am always the friend that gets left out because I really don't fit in even though I fit in.

8. Accidentally creating ridiculous standards for other people in your mind and then being disappointed when they fail to live up to them

This is not just for others, This is for myself as well. I always set high standards for people and I know that they could be too high but I expect people to meet them and I am always frustrated when they are not met. We are perfectionists and I find this at times to be very anoying.

9. We are idealistic and realistic

Our brains work in very creative ways. We can imagine a perfect society, but at the same time we understand all of the reasons a perfect society will never exist.

10. We don't want a traditional lifestyle

Most people want money and things. INFJ's want memories and experiences. Trying to find people that think the same way as us is hard. I mean, INFJ's are 1 percent of the population.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

189465
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

14445
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

457489
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

26436
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments