INFP-A vs INFP-T Mediator | which one are you?

[@MsDoryLinda]

*So which one are you?* Are you INFP-A or INFP-T? Comment and let me know below. ✨

[@ameenalsubee8900]

INFP-T thanks for the video

[@MsDoryLinda]

You're welcome 😊

[@karlapinkston6503]

INFP-T...definitely. This video really helped. Many thanks!!

[@tyswaffield]

INFP-A. Love for philosophy, making art, and being healthy and fit

[@francinev3971]

I'm definitely INFP-T. I may seem optimistic to other people but deep inside, I'm pretty much pessimistic and hard on myself.

[@MsDoryLinda]

It's so interesting isn't it? How we extend kindness and compassion towards others while not extending it towards ourselves!! We can certainly support each other to be compassionate with ourselves. 🤗

[@SB1897.5]

Same here.. i push people and always positive for them but for my self i cant..

[@annettef.5654]

Me too!!!

[@richardsaxecoburg3872]

Be good to yourself. 👍

[@JeanMarcCapaul]

applies to me more or less, too😉

[@lolkomi612]

INFP-A gang here! Guessing from the comments it's rare to see infp-a's but it's okay, I used to be infp-t but when I grew my confidence and took time for myself it changed for the better! I feel happier and I am also helping my infp-t friend to gain confidence as well and it's going really good so far! I'm also dropping by to say give advice: "Don't let others gaslight you into picking you choices that will end up making you sad in the future, think about it and be attentive to what will come after" "Don't let your emotions dictate your actions, get grounded and start with a clear state of mind" "TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST BEFORE OTHERS. YOU CAN'T GIVE WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE."

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you for sharing these helpful insights. Taking care of self, building self awareness and build on that self belief are good tenants to live by.

[@haphazard_mtb6241]

I used to type as INFP-T, after lots of therapy it switched to INFP-A. I'm a much happier person now.

[@SylviaNovaV]

Same, I used to be an INFP-T but after getting a burnout a non-stop working on self-development and healing, i’ve switched to INFP-A

[@sage6332]

i’m an INFP-A, and always have been, but is it just me or is INFP-A’s more rare then INFP-T’s? like there’s so many INFP-T comments but not many A’s, same with other videos and things with INFP videos. also i just scratched being an A type for lack of confidence by like 10 percent-

[@wobbuchu9019]

I'm an INFP-A and i loooove this things you wrote. I apply them all day too :), its a part of me now. And I feel great. Nowadays, I allow myself to be more confident and follow these things, which are better for me :)

[@atlasofthemoon2485]

Definitely believe as I got older, I changed from A to T ...lol life

[@MsDoryLinda]

😅 yes life brings interesting twists and turns, doesn't it?!

[@tonyascott7887]

I think so did I

[@juliakuria1241]

Lol 😂

[@FC-eh7ll]

@@MsDoryLinda Was that supposed to be subtle wordplay? Hahaha

[@MsDoryLinda]

@@FC-eh7ll 😉💞

[@zeinabali7978]

I'm INFP_T So Anxiety and stress always surround me during difficult times. But in return, I know when I have to stop and live the moment.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Yes, that's a great balance Zeinab 👌 We can't do much about challenging times or fears that come up during those times. We can learn to be observers instead of being consumed, and live the moment as you have said 😉😊

[@HoosierCallin]

Hi Ms Dory Linda. I'm an INFP-T ... life has been difficult. They say the first 40 years of an INFP's childhood are the hardest. And I have to agree :)

[@MsDoryLinda]

Frank, I'm with you on that one. I think real life appreciation starts at 40 for INFP-Ts 😅

[@RiotousRavioli]

then I have a long road ahead of me (I’m 17 haha)

[@richardsaxecoburg3872]

True of me too

[@God_3712]

@@RiotousRavioli same 😂 I see all these comments about turning their life around for the better so hopefully it'll be better in the future... or that's just my optimism talking lol

[@Sennith]

never stopped feeling like a child, but I think that's just being honest with your self, heheh, unlike the other grown up children out there.

[@meepmeep4665]

I used to be an INFP-T all my life, now I'm an INFP-A. 2020 taught me things, I am very blessed and I am thankful for the knowledge and wisdom God has given me. I want to he that person that everyone can count on when they're going through a hard time. I want to shine the light and give off hope to others. I no longer want to be hard on myself for no damn reason and keep running in circles. I want to let go, move on and start over. I used to put myself down for every little thing I would do wrong but after I started meditating and started looking out for myself I'm much more happier than I was last year.

[@MsDoryLinda]

So glad you're embracing life in a way that makes you happier and more accepting of yourself. It makes a huge difference when we can see ourselves of value, not because of what we do but who we are, right? Thank you for sharing your story ❤ 🙏

[@dr.apoorva4897]

Yeah this happened me with me too.. as being T type was not serving my purpose n I wasn't able to function well with it.. so yeah type A has started becoming a part of me now.. Although atimes type T comes over but then I try to relax myself n Type A sets in !!

[@busisiwembewe118]

I'm definitely the turbulent type and I often struggle with being overwhelmed sometimes. I think this is one of the first times I hear that it is okay to be a T type. I've always associated it with the negative because the word itself sounds negative. So I've always wanted to be the Assertive type

[@MsDoryLinda]

Busisiwe yes I've seen quite a few people take the approach of needing to be something else. I'm of the position that whatever we resist persists! I therefore advocate for embracing every part and taking an observer approach so we can learn what these aspects of ourselves are here to show or teach us. Only then are we able to be more wholesome. They serve a purpose, so they're of value. We do a disservice to our growth when we are quick to dismiss and cast to one side, you know!

[@busisiwembewe118]

@@MsDoryLinda that is so true. I'm definitely learning more now and I will use this to become a better version of myself

[@pukupukupaopao]

It's really sad that the world thinks INFP= Rainbows and Unicorns.....I think we are more serious and acknowledged about ourselves....

[@MsDoryLinda]

We're definitely unique and the more we can positively embrace that the more we can contribute that uniqueness to the world, right?!

[@nozecone]

Actually ... most of the world has never heard of INFP or any of the MB stuff, so I wouldn't get too sad about it ... !

[@HmLys]

Im an INFP-A and I love being an INFP A. We are so unique and wonderful. It is okay not to know everything. That hole can be covered up by the types that know what we don't know or can do, but also don't know or can't do what we can. (Mostly thinking of ENTJ's) If we all mature our personality, we can all be on the save and good side. We just need to work on ourselves ti become the best version of ourselves.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Yes yes yes 👍 🙌 I love how you've put this. We all have a meaningful and purposeful place and we don't need to know everything. Collectively, we've got it covered! Love that 🧡

[@lisaevegordon-INFP]

I unquestionably started out life as an A. Always believing that good would triumph in the end. That being a good person mattered and that helping others was the right thing to do. Unfortunately throughout my life, people took advantage of my giving nature, they still do. I swear there's a sign on my forehead that say's "Perfect Victim" or "Sucker" because I've been robbed, scammed, stolen from, used, abused and victimized over and over again. For years I told myself that someday I'd help the right person and really make a positive difference in someone's life but all I've ended up doing is hurting myself. I've given and given and given and now, I have nothing left to give. For the first time in my life I need someone to help me and of course, there isn't a soul in sight. That is one helluva rude awakening. Painful to my very core. Life turns un INFP-A's into T's. The reality that everything you believed was a fallacy. It's truly heart wrenching.

[@MsDoryLinda]

I can relate to SO MUCH of this!! I sit with you friend, in the murky and uncomfortable realities of life. When our hearts are as you've mentioned, we tend to derive so much of our sense of being and purpose in pouring into other people. We often times don't realize we are perhaps driven by yet to be healed places in our hearts. For me, I realized that I was very much motivated by being useful. My sense of purpose depended on this. The more people took and didn't reciprocate the unwritten psychological contract, the more discouraged I felt. All unknowingly and subconsciously at the time. So I hear you, I see you friend. I see your pain, I see your heart. What we know today isn't all we'll know or discover tomorrow. We have no guarantees of what it will look like. The best we can hope for is healed hearts, peace and rest for our weary souls ❤ 🙏

[@rachelkingsley668]

@@MsDoryLinda so true! I relate to the weary soul ! X

[@ByronofMT]

I am a type a, and don't care about how full the glass is . I want to know what is in the glass, and what I can do with it.

[@MsDoryLinda]

That's a great approach because then you make the most of whatever you've got at the time 👍 👌

[@thomaschainey3230]

Great video thanks 😊. I am INFP-A and this sounds good in myself. I hear someone complain about something and I will always see a good side that in their situation it could have been worse and the good side of a bad situation. I have to catch myself from saying something at times as people at times want to just complain and vent about their problems (pity party a little) and they are not ready to look for the good that can come out from the bad situations in life. I am always a good listener and it is not always easy to not give a solution or good advise when it is not being wanted. When I think is is wanted or needed I will automatically give it and encourage people in bad time or good. I know that if you are sad or unhappy thinking about your blessings rather then you troubles can make you feel better. Of course some times I just want to pity party a little and morn about the what ifs or the injustices in a unfair world. I am optimistic & idealist.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Yes most of the time people can find their own solutions. What's harder to come by is a listening ear. Glad you are offering that.

[@FREESPUR]

Hmmm! Interesting! I have to give this more thought because I recognize both of these traits. I guess I tend to be more INFP-T in execution of things and more INFPA in philosophy of things. If that makes sense. You have me thinking. Thanks for this!!!

[@MsDoryLinda]

Makes perfect sense, I think I'm the same 🤔 You gave words to my process 😊

[@Emily-ke8qx]

I thought the same!

[@bubblebuddyyyy]

Yeah I fall under both descriptions equally and completely. Lol. So there's that.

[@Stubby1031]

Wow, this is spot on. I'm and INFP - T for sure. A week ago I decided to take the mbti test and really be true to myself and answer the question truthfully, I haven't in the past.. I'm not sure why... It's not like I'm going ro show it to anybody.. but maybe because I don't want to get something that I don't like because that will only trigger me to be harder on myself? I feel like I'm harsh on myself but yet incredibly lazy or scared to do things that interest me because I'm scared of failing.. would love to hear your thoughts on this.. thank u for this great video!❤️ Edit: oops looks like u did cover these! I'll have to binge watch your videos 😆

[@MsDoryLinda]

So good to hear you've come to a moment you feel ready to look at the mirror and face whatever looks back at you 👏🏾👏🏾 That is such an important step. I'm glad you're finding clarity in the videos here. Welcome to the community and thank you for sharing 😊 🙏

[@Emily-ke8qx]

I can relate so much to "not answering the questions truthfully"! While I'm answering I always struggle with knowing if this is true, if this is the idealist version of myself I am answering for or if I'am hard on myself. Just found out that's pretty typical for an infp, so I think I really might me one :'D

[@MsDoryLinda]

I think you're onto something there Emily! It must be that idealist in us responding in a way we would like things to be rather than the way they are.

[@attacktitan6868]

@Stubby Wow,I feel the same way too,you summarised what INFP-T goes through 😅

[@Stubby1031]

@@attacktitan6868 hahah glad I'm not the only one!

[@amaryllisnightingale6309]

I am almost 50/50, but more assertive. Its somewhat bad as a mix. I am really lazy, do nothing with my life. All of my hobbies bores me. But i dont do much about it because of my optimistic nature, that tells me its okay to be lazy, there is no point in trying and exhausting myself, im good as is. But then my perfectionist nature makes me really guilty about it. And i try to do something to compensate it, but as i try, i feel a deep uneasiness, that makes me want to stop immediatly. Welcome to being me

[@MsDoryLinda]

💞💫

[@Brandileayn]

Definitely an INFP-T. I wish I could have told my younger self a little more self love and not make myself my own whipping boy!

[@Sennith]

Our parents should have been the ones to give us that love mate. Do you see what you do? You berate your young self for not having a grown ups wisdom to act by. In the end, the blame is not with us, but neither is it with our parents, they didn't actively want to be incompetent either. What matters is, what is in your own hands, right now. Other than that, things just happen as they do in a endless noodle bowl of cause and effect. Finding blame is pointless. In this chaotic mess that is the human experience.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Well said Sennith 👏🏾

[@Sennith]

@@MsDoryLinda Thank you! I still have so much more to learn. I am gratefull for people willing to be an inspiration.

[@MsDoryLinda]

We all do. Life is full of wonderful lessons for us 😌 ✨

[@jeremymetcalf2502]

Difference between A and T? A loves themselves as well as others. T loves others but doesn’t feel they deserve love from others.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Awww, that's an interesting perspective 🤔

[@jeremymetcalf2502]

@@MsDoryLinda my perspective. I'm a T.

[@shibear19]

I think I sort of move from T and A depending on the kind of day I’m having haha and sometimes being both on the same day! Waking up feeling inspired and going to bed feeling hopeless 🥴

[@MsDoryLinda]

We certainly do feel very deeply about the things we encounter in our day.

[@theswcoaching]

Wow Doreca, I'm really in awe about your expertise in this niche. No wonder your channel is taking off. Filled with admiration.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Stephen you are so kind. Thank you for your encouraging words 🙏 ❤ I'm so encouraged that we're growing as a community and can inspire and support each other here 😊

[@christinaabiyounesmusic]

Im so happy i've found your channel😭🙏🏻 Im INFP-T but sometimes appear to be INFP-A. Hard life so far not knowing wherw I fit in yet..so im glad im watching these. Thank you so much for the time and care you put into this - new fan from Lebanon

[@MsDoryLinda]

Welcome!! Thank you for sharing that. I trust you'll feel right at home in this community.

[@LittlestAswell]

Wow! Thank you for this info. I am so glad I saw your comment in the HSP facebook group and checked you out. I can not wait to watch more of your videos. I've always wanted to research more about my personality and why I do the things I do and more so how to better cope with the overwhelming triggers, but of course embrace the good that comes with it all. Especially since my relationship struggles lately..mostly with intense communications that tend to get intense, heated, last for hours, round in circles, and my system has a hard time processing it while communicating..it is putting a strain on us but these are also tense times. Anyway...I am definitely INFP-T. I am more on the optimistic side of viewing things, but when it comes to myself and my self esteem.....my anxiety makes me incredibly negative towards myself. Plus as a creative person who constantly has ideas...I struggle with expecting to do so much then feeling like a failure when I can't do it all. Keep up these great vids. I love your whole vibe. the lighting is perfect, I love your background setting, and your voice is so soothing to listen to.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you, I'm glad you came over 😊 Yes it came to challenging when we feel we are short changing ourselves. The better we can know our strengths the better we can ask for help in areas that aren't so we can see more of ideas come to life.

[@5Dworld]

INFP-A here. Dont worry 😄

[@MsDoryLinda]

😄🙌🏾

[@pointofnoreturn3103]

Hi! Up until a few days ago, I would have said that I am the INFP-T type. I am an HSP, and I feel everyone's physical and emotional pain. I have a hard time differentiating between my absorption of other people's pain, and my own pain. When your OWN senses are feeling other people's unhappiness, it is easy to fall into the trap of feeling personally responsible for other people's happiness. I realized that I have been doing this a few days ago, thanks to my husband, and a very good friend of mine! If you become aware of something, you can change it! I found my inner peace! I am now the INFP- A type! I hope that this post will inspire someone! Take care. Susan

[@MsDoryLinda]

Absolutely 💯 It starts with awareness. Then acceptance. Then action. And you did that. Way to go!!

[@adonai6256]

I,m not sure about this but i think the confident,charming infp are assertive...and infp without confidence are T....they always hard on themselves...i,m an infp and i,m proud of it.because i,m rare,infp males are rare...just look the positive in every thing...just live the way you like...

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you for this perspective, I'm so glad you're fond of and are proud of yourself as you're 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 I like that. I see myself as an INFP-T but I've never really struggled with confidence but then again nurture can play a huge role in that. I'm certainly prone to be hard on myself so I have to be mindful of being gracious when I feel I didn't meet some imaginary mark! Yes, let's look at the positive in everything ✨ 🙌

[@imher6039]

Based on the test I took I'm 42% assertive and 58% turbulent at this time, so I'd like to think I'm between both types of INFP. There are times that I'm very optimistic and I'm not really hard on myself and there are times I'm kinda like just positive outside and negative inside. But recently when I took the personality test I'm putting too much pressure on myself because I'm entering adulthood. I feel like I'm not yet ready but I don't want to be left out by others. There are more days now that I worry too much because I expect too much from myself ;3 and also add the fact about the situation of the world rn where everything is uncertain. (and yes while I'm writing this I'm on my INFP-T type mode)

[@MsDoryLinda]

Nobody is ever ready. It's a lifelong experimentation 🤗

[@imher6039]

@@MsDoryLinda yes! thanks for making me realize that maybe everyone is just like me so I don't need to be too conscious and scared of what's gonna happen

[@genesischaparro8954]

INFP-A is in a constant state of flow INFP-T seeks to minimize stress

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you for sharing this perspective. Personally, I don't subscribe to absolutes. I believe in spectrum rather than boxes people slot into. No one is constantly in a state of flow, they may have more accessibility to their flow state but won't exist in that state constantly. In the same token, no one is constantly minimizing stress, they may be prone to doing this but aren't in constant state of this either. More prone to, yes! In constant state of, no. Well, at least that's my take on how we move on the spectrum.

[@yana_desu]

I'm INFP A and sometimes I meh on the usual infp streotypes being overly emotional (although I am at times) and depressive. . . cuz can't relate. Also, I just give zero fucks now.

[@MsDoryLinda]

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[@topsy-turvy9167]

Love you for your amazing words , As an infp-t I don't think we need a wholy big change or change our personality type or acting like an infp-a even. The one and only thing as an infp-T we need is appreciation . We need only to appreciate ourselves. no one else in the whole word could make things of a little better situation or make a process . I also love this about myself ,only thing is that never ever we should say that is normal. No we need to appreciate even little small changes we make we just need to know , even these little smallest changes and improvements come from us =) Come on, We need to be ourselves, to worry about the world make poetry , worry for homeless, think of philosophy, some creative ideas come from underestimating nowadays lives , talking of human connections . Just we need to appreciate and be confident to express ~ World needs us just and only in our own way ~ I believe It's okay to make small improvements and changes within ourselves but not change totally. I'm still a bit pessimistic and I love it cause I can also look at the dark side of an issue , not only bright side. only thing is that I control my energies and I send love to myself. Thanx myself to have this special point of view ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡Love u all infp-ts We should be here to improve humanities , to help love, to help people get a wider deeper view on reasons they're on the earth, to help improve connections even though sometimes massive usage of technology makes us a bit far =) You are lovable infp-ts ♡

[@MsDoryLinda]

Amen, well said 👏 👍

[@keyfiender799]

2:12 "they don't really leave ... many stones unturned" I laughed out loud here. This is the moment I knew exactly what you're talking about in this concise video. Thank you! ... My thoughts - I think the T is also reflected in the high "neuroticism" on my ocean scale, always asking, "What EXACTLY is the T?? ☕🧐????? How will I know?... What about bias?" 🤣 It feels like such a waste of energy, really. But because I know my ideals, I don't want to give up...

[@MsDoryLinda]

I'd be interested to see if there's any research correlating the T and neuroticism. In my ocean scale I score the least in neuroticism. The highest scores for me are Open to experience followed by Conscientiousness!!

[@Amradye]

INFP-A here! Great video! I only recently started digging into this MBTI stuff and this vid definitely helped me understand this gray area better. Much appreciated 👍

[@MsDoryLinda]

You are so welcome 🙏

[@MadisonLongmire]

I got INfP-T and heard they are supposed to be optimists, but I'm not an optimist, I guess I have a fake reality that I want everything to be like, but I dont expect much from the world.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you for sharing your perspective and experience.

[@aprilandjune]

Wow, thank you so much for putting it that way, I'm an INFP-T and I feel proud of myself!!! I love your short videos 💜

[@MsDoryLinda]

Oh that's so great to hear... an INFP-T proud of themselves 🤗👍🏾👏🏾 Thank you for sharing that with me 😊

[@aprilandjune]

@@MsDoryLinda you're welcome!!

[@eilifkr]

Thank you for your video. As a watcher with English as my second language and not completely speaking it fluently, i would say you speak in a very calm and understanding way. I just found out i am an INFP-A and wondered about the A. If its true for me, i wouldnt know. But i do think staying positive have helped me during hard times. I belive sometimes when bad things have happened, you should not only focus about all the bad things, but also have a look at the positive things that comes out of a bad happening. It might be hard when you are in the middle of something awful, but if you are able to get back on your feet, you learned something that gives you life experience. And you understand how other have it, and are able to help them if you see someone experience the same you did.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you for being here and for this beautiful insight ❤ I think what you're describing is a great demonstration of being an observer of what unfolds in our lives. Through this approach we get to acknowledge both the good and the bad, the easy and difficult parts, equally, seeing the value in both. Thank you so much for sharing this 🤗

[@Avg-sk8r]

Thanks this helps a lot! I’m an infp t btw

[@divaboo6865]

I was really curious about the different, thank you so much.

[@MsDoryLinda]

Glad it was helpful!

[@missytauler]

Definite INFP-T here 🙋🏻‍♀️ New subscriber here, your content is fabulous!! 💜✨ Your voice is very soothing, you could do ASMR!

[@MsDoryLinda]

Thank you Melissa, and welcome 🙏 Many people have mentioned ASMR 😅 I might have to try one day!!

[@dr.apoorva4897]

Changing from T to A !!!! ❤️❤️

[@cheannelombard7476]

I really want to be more of an INFP-A. I am an INFP-T, and sometimes, like the last few years, it really sucks. I have been trying to get my mindset right, but it's hard and I backslide every day. I look at my INFP-A husband, and he just seems so much more at peace. Not that he doesn't strive to improve himself, but he isn't beating himself up all the time about this or that failing or mistake or worrying like crazy about the future. If I could get a nice balance, still work to improve myself and make a difference in the world, but be more chilled about life and stop berating myself or feeling crap about everything that doesn't fit my ideals (I do realise some of it will come with time and practice, but some ideals are also impossible... sigh... INFP thing), that would be amazing!

[@MsDoryLinda]

It definitely comes with practice, I can attest to that 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Fangs0123]

It's conforming to know there's more of ur type out there in the world but the same time it's creepy lol I'm a INFP-A btw

[@angelmay5230]

I am an infp-t. I think of myself as a unique person, but as I was seeing different memes abt INFPs, I can't help but ask myself, "why is it all about depression always?" Yes we can be sad, but I can make myself be happy so easily also. I got so shocked also after knowing that INFPs has the most percentage of people doing sui----. I always think of INFPs thinking carefully before they do an action, I always think of them as people who has the ability to see the consequences of their actions.

[@MsDoryLinda]

INFPs tend to feel deeply. So we feel the highs and unfortunately the lows deeply too. Maybe that would explain why it's hard for some INFPs to sit with those difficult emotions when they seem to overwhelm them.

[@robincrowflies]

Definitely INFP-T.

[@masterofdesaster8610]

That's really bad news. I think I am an INFP-T and I struggle hard with this. The only way to feel stable in life is in a stable relationship with a grounded, calm, positive person. But partners want me to change and I want me to change. So it's a permanent mascerade trying to be someone else, to feel something else, to think in a different way and act as if I were a positive extrovert. It is so exhausting. And in the end people leave me anyway or I have to leave because I'm no longer capable of bearing the load of nit beeing right. . It's a curse to be a person like that.

[@MsDoryLinda]

I think you'll find so many people will relate to what you've just said even if they're not INFP-Ts!! Depending on how we were raised and how well we felt seen and accepted being who we are, most of us grow up experiencing exactly what you’ve described!! The only way out is through giving ourselves that acceptance, you know!!

[@cherryblossom4918]

I'm an infp-t/infp-a Literally that's what the test said I'm both

[@MsDoryLinda]

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[@sarakjeldsen769]

I'm usually an A. 😁 Not a T unless I've failed majorly at something.

[@MsDoryLinda]

💞

[@castiello_008]

I took all the tests and all point to INFP-T.

[@everythingelse2294]

I'm INFP-A and I sort of disagree with this. my best friend is INFP-T. I'm definitely the one more motivated to grow and learn and change. She's more of the type to stay in her comfort zone and not question things. Maybe it's different for everyone, but this is my experience.

[@SylviaNovaV]

Interesting, I guess i’ve always been an INFP-T, but I got a burnout at the age of 25 and have changed a lot since than. I guess i’ve moved towards the INFP-A

[@MsDoryLinda]

Amazing how we can shift and adapt at different times in life.

[@attacktitan6868]

I am an 24 year old INFP-T,and till date I have struggled to fathom anything surrounding ke physically, psychologically and Career-wise...It's quite overwhelming and uncertainty but I want to change...How can I be more positive and assured towards the career choice I make?

[@MsDoryLinda]

Are you talking about working on your mindset to cope better?

[@attacktitan6868]

@@MsDoryLinda Yes, I'm trying to have clarity in my mind while taking decisions related to career,Can you recommend some tips?

[@MsDoryLinda]

My tip is, this is a much larger issue that tips won't "fix". Shifting mindset or how you approach life takes a lot of digging and uncovering. Is that a journey you want to go on?

[@orlandocavazos4707]

I have always thought the glass is FULL full. Just half water half air, and that's alright. Guess I'm A type then. I tend to let go issues and past mistakes eventually and aren't so hard on myself.

[@MsDoryLinda]

It's good that you know yourself well. That's really key, knowing and accepting self 😀

[@Lowwski]

You are so soothing to listen to

[@my_dear_friend_]

Can there be an INFP-A and -T? As in balanced or neither very much?

[@MsDoryLinda]

None of us are absolutes. It's a spectrum that we travel up and down/ side to side on.

[@wijehls7872]

I am an INFP - T. I want to ask myself What I want . Actually I don't think , I am that optimistic.

[@MsDoryLinda]

👐

[@wijehls7872]

☺ ☺

[@syahrulshiddiq9733]

Is being A or T-type has anything to do with being healthy or unhealthy? Because I think when I am stress-free, I can be aspirational and worry-free, close to assertive condition. But when in depression state, I tend to be turbulent.

[@MsDoryLinda]

I would respond by asking, how do you define healthy and unhealthy? My take is, the things you mentioned in and of themselves, aren't either or!! Being aspirational is great, but if one is ignoring feasibility and reality then it isn't helpful. Having a continuous tendency to worry simply highlights something else going on underneath that one would need to pay attention to. We can't have highs without lows in life, so depressive states in and of themselves are helpful in learning something about ourselves. They become problematic if the person then struggles to successfully transition through them and gets stuck. So it really depends on your take on what does healthy and unhealthy entails.

[@syahrulshiddiq9733]

@@MsDoryLinda Thanks for the reply and the sticker Ms. Linda 😁 I see, I think definition of unhealthy INFPs as per what I understood would be whether or not they stuck too long in the Fi-Si loop, because that may mean that their Ne parent is not well-developed yet to counter the loop. I fell into that loop and all of a sudden I cared about detail more than usual - maybe the work of Fe-Ti, or Ti-Fe? my Ni critical parent made me more pessimistic of my own future. But before I had that loop I didnt really care about much details, just lived how I usually lived my life. I was confident about future. And I read some comments here that people are experiencing the same where they changed to A to T or vice versa. So just like how ourselves can alternate between the four side of minds depending on our emotional state, can we alternate T and A depending on our emotional status as well or people can only be always T or always A and cannot alternate? If the latter then was that just me growing into who I truly was, and so I was never an A in the first place? Please do forgive me If I said anything wrong, I didnt mean any rudeness and I was just curious, I am still new to MBTI too.

[@MsDoryLinda]

@@syahrulshiddiq9733 I didn't sense any rudeness or anything wrong with your initial response and questions. I like to sometimes respond with a question to gain better clarity of where people are coming from and to also help them see that they already have the answers, when they're responding to the questions I asked. We're all learners and there's always something new that we can learn from each other. Thank you for sharing your take and insights 👍🏾😊

[@soundsoftheheart3164]

Is it possible to be half and half? Because I have traits from both so I'm confused

[@MsDoryLinda]

I personally don't believe anybody is an absolute of anything. Plus this speaks of tendencies at any given time. We however grow and respond to life situations too. So I think we can see ourselves responding to life differently depending on where we are at that given time.

[@soundsoftheheart3164]

@@MsDoryLinda that makes so much sense! Thank you. Another question, is a music career the right career choice for an INFP?

[@rainsummer1910]

Would it make sense to say an INFP-T is just an “Unhealthy INFP”? Or even INFP’s shadow-ENFJ?

[@MsDoryLinda]

What's unhealthy in your view?

[@rainsummer1910]

@@MsDoryLinda “turbulent”... lol

[@MsDoryLinda]

The way I see it is, turbulence in essence is having extreme ups and downs with emotions. That only becomes "unhealthy" when you then feel out of control with your thinking, feeling and therefore acting. If you experience "turbulence" and can be with what you're experiencing without them overtaking you then I personally struggle to see the unhealthy aspect of it.

[@rainsummer1910]

@@MsDoryLinda I like that! When I think of the word turbulent I usually equate it to turbulence passengers usually experience when on an airplane. Normally not fatal but it can definitely be anxiety inducing nonetheless 😂 The definition of turbulent itself is “characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.” Whereas “assertive” is defined as “having or showing confidence and forceful personality.” I think it’s easy for A to be seen as healthier or favorable over T in modern society. Depending on who you ask

[@MsDoryLinda]

Yes. I think the key there is "not controlled" so if a person feels overwhelmed by the turbulence then that becomes a problem.

[@ashsteepingtea]

I struggle to label myself as either I tend to switch between the two..

[@MsDoryLinda]

I think I can both too in different application. I think someone commented earlier about that.

[@ashsteepingtea]

@@MsDoryLinda I admit I didn't have a very big scroll through the comments, thanks for the heart!

[@MsDoryLinda]

@@ashsteepingtea oh no problem. I was saying that to say, many of us can relate to what you're saying. I think the comment said "INFP-T in execution and INFP-A in philosophy" and I think I'm definitely that!!

[@ashsteepingtea]

@@MsDoryLinda I love that summary, that commenter is wise!

[@MsDoryLinda]

I thought so too!!

[@laaquon648]

Me: its such a great day :D Me being an INFP: I dont think so💀 * wave of pessimistic thoughts * Me: Nvm

[@idaamv7344]

definitely INFP-T

[@MsDoryLinda]

💞

[@lykoe4045]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@MsDoryLinda]

You're welcome 😊

[@daniellecheung6036]

not me going from being a infj-t to an infp-a....lmao literally am another person now and my old infj self seems so far away

[@acreature7234]

took a test back few years ago, i got intj, then infj. now i got infp-t, until now. what happened to me?

[@casey5030]

Im INFP-T but I wish Im INFP-A cause Im 99% overwhelmed at every little thing around me and it's difficult, especially job-wise

[@MsDoryLinda]

It's definitely a challenge. Here a thing though, "labels" don't alter our experiences, you can improve how you're experiencing life in whatever disposition you may currently be in. Focus on and improve from where you are.

[@elizabethsullivan7176]

I am definitely an INFP-T

[@MsDoryLinda]

💞🎁

[@Lily59265]

TY TY Happy New Year 2021😘🎉 I'm definitely an INTP-A. #Self Worth #Self Care #Self Love #Infinite Possibilities #Angel 👼 Number# 432; 543

[@MsDoryLinda]

💞

[@acefinnn]

Yay! I’m the pessimistic one

[@hkchan1339]

Info A here

[@ngomonginkerjaan8295]

Years ago I took the test it was INFP A, but today it changed to INFP T. Lol

[@em4608]

I watched this because i always got either -a or -t results, now i guess im an in-betweenie lol

[@nathanielhalverson3829]

That’s how I feel! Hm feeling happy and optimistic with where I am usually, but occasionally focus on how I can grow and do better 🌞😂😁

[@em4608]

@@nathanielhalverson3829 yea right! for me it really depends on situations if im optimistic or really hard on myself/ others, i think im able to be both

[@nathanielhalverson3829]

@@em4608 I understand and can relate to you ! 🌞 side note I feel it’s a bad stereotype that we are always melancholy or solitary lone wolfs. We are capable of being Joyous people persons when focused on smaller groups or individuals! I think more so we just have an appreciation for our alone time, and accepting all emotions as valid 😁

[@Shari-Attarian]

I changed from T to A

[@MsDoryLinda]

👐

[@jaydxn]

I'm INFP-A

[@MsDoryLinda]

🙌🏾⭐

[@kawaiiblossom3117]

I feel like I’m infp-T bc I got Bullied when I was a kid

[@shhhh4237]

Which one is better ?

[@MsDoryLinda]

Better? In what sense?

[@reallrjj]

I'm 100% an INFP-T..

[@MsDoryLinda]

👍🏾

[@individualthoughts4427]

INFP-T here

[@MsDoryLinda]

🙌🏾

[@futureplanet6910]

What means A? What T? Thanks

[@MsDoryLinda]

A= Assertive, T=Turbulent

[@flarealt2809]

When I took the test I was 96% Turbulent

[@MsDoryLinda]

👍🏾

[@lealiii2322]

Infp-A :-)

[@jillainenewman1358]

I am a Turbulent, unfortunately. 😊

[@MsDoryLinda]

Nothing unfortunate about it Jillaine, there are so many benefits of being this way 😊 I'll hopefully cover those in future videos. If I did, what aspect of being an INFP-T would you like me to cover?

[@jillainenewman1358]

@@MsDoryLinda I feel I don't handle stress and pressure (I'm referring to the workplace specifically) as well as other personalities. That would be a helpful topic. 😊

[@MsDoryLinda]

Awesome, thank you for that topic suggestion Jillaine 😀 I think it will be helpful to dig deep into why that is. 👌🏾

[@nobody6440]

Infp t male

[@MsDoryLinda]

🧡😀

[@WILLFRANCA1]

Type T here

[@Mira-bz8zl]

Being in meds school leaving me no choice but to be INFP-T

[@MsDoryLinda]

🙌🏾

[@lilbrojoe919]

I've done the test it's has said THIS INFP-A/INFP-T

[@MsDoryLinda]

It said you are both?

[@JeanMarcCapaul]

got this as well the second time I took the test (first time: INFP-T) ... think I'm turbulent😉