THE INFJ FUNCTIONS EXPLAINED

[@Wenzes]

Would you like me to do a video on the shadow functions of the INFJ? (Please also the thumbs down button if you're not interested, thank you :) )

[@grababundoberni]

Yes I would want you to do that.

[@braxtonmills1235]

YAY this is awesome I'm excited now.

[@matthewsolidum3494]

Would love to 😭♥️🖐️🖐️

[@DearYoungerSelf111]

This will bring all the wisdom you have gathered since the creation of your older function videos - Excited for these!

[@braxtonmills1235]

@@DearYoungerSelf111 I love your positive energy tbh. Miss C.

[@saena971]

This is seriously the most useful breakdown of the INFJ functions I've ever heard, especially the explanation of the relationships between the functions (parent/child, etc). I feel like I understand it so much better now. I would LOVE to see you do a shadow function video!

[@leilanoorani2976]

Fantastic job breaking down the cognitive functions as they pertain to us INFJs. I would love to hear a video of the shadow functions. You explain so well.

[@JerrTheHooman]

I used to struggle with dissociation alot before tapping into SE. I frequently thought to myself, "I am not real, I am only a concept. I'm some amalgamation of the ideas and thoughts of others." Now, Instead of taking a passenger position in life, I am now the driver. I am the hero of my story. Not the side character of other's stories

[@akrumm]

The story analogy is my new mantra. I am the author of me, my character. I will overcome my adversities to be the hero i wish to be.

[@lizashone1976]

This video was an EPIC analysis of the "car model"! Yes, yes, yes, please make a video about the shadow functions. I have found that I recently needed to focus on the 6th function, the shadow function of FI, because it was inhibiting access to FE and SE. Of course, all the functions work synergistically, so the more that SE and FE are accessed, the more it's safe to access FI. Ultimately, it's a matter of having the appropriate balance. Like you, Wenzes, I had to have THE WORST relationship with a narcissist to wake up, but it was totally worth having that abusive relationship to transform! ~ I love your viewpoint that one is not a victim of a narcissist. If one chooses to look at the relationship from a paradigm of transformation, there's no victim, abuser, or rescuer; just growth.~ You are such a gift and have been such a blessing for me and so many! All the best to you, Wenzes, and this community. 🌠 🌠

[@Wenzes]

👏👏👏👍😊

[@tracythomson2604]

yes, i would like to hear about shadow functions please.

[@carybaney2548]

I don't know what shadow functions might be, but I am fully impressed by your presentation of insights. Not all resonate, but many do, and that you keep going for almost 30 minutes at such pace is like an intellectual Marathon! You remind me of several things in my life, examples of these situations. I will keep watching. Thanks💛

[@bruciehibma6498]

Father I'm considering my gratitude and gratefulness to you. For my every day My ability to come and go. My joy in the life you have given me. The relationships you have increased in my life. The insight you have given me. In all of this I ask you to restore any brokenness. Redeem the time for us Bring us blessings we did not know. Because of Jesus

[@braxtonmills1235]

@@bruciehibma6498 Praise the Lord.

[@braxtonmills1235]

Thank you Jesus and Lord.

[@jenthang]

Thank you so much for explaining this! I've been watching your videos for a while but have been confused about what you mean by functions, so this really helps.

[@wladewig]

Thank you for the IMBT classification, and explanation for each INFJ functional aspect. I would like to understand the shadow functions, and their aspects as well - yes please.

[@user-jc7kz2lk9k]

Yes, please do the shadow functions!! Your insights and knowledge are so helpful

[@jerome6572]

Wenze's I enjoyed this thank you Wenze's.Jerome❤❤❤

[@torfbren]

As always very usefull information. Would love to learn about the shadow functions.

[@braxtonmills1235]

WENZES 2024 - SHE HAS MY VOTE 💵 📈 💵. Sponsered by the Wenzes for President Foundation ;);).

[@Karmyst88]

Great primer on the functions! One thing I find about Extraverted Sensing in relation to Introverted Intuition, is that the building toward a vision, we often see so far or deep into how something should look, we don't take into account the movement it takes to get there. An image I think of is a giant whirlpool, like Pirates of the Carribean 3rd movie, where the vision is the center, and the waves/current/water is the Se. Even if you want to go straight to the center, you can't ignore the currents, a lot of times, you have to ride the waves of uncertainty to gain momentum to reach your vision. Though real life isn't just one whirlpool, it's competing whirpools all trying to take you in different directions, INFJ's are better at maintaining vision on the right whirpools than say ESFPs/ESTPs, but it's good to see how they go about things to get pointers.

[@braxtonmills1235]

Damn I love the way you express. That's deeper then most.😊.

[@leilanoorani2976]

Thanks for this comment. Well timed, as I navigate this tricky terrain.

[@braxtonmills1235]

@@Karmyst88 No Offense but ESFP and ESTP seem to usually go down into like sinkholes and they caused the whirlpool. And if you get too involved you will find yourself in a sinkhole. And yes they can look cute but it's a hot mess vs Infj which are just awesome.

[@carybaney2548]

Se is a stubborn Mule 🐴!

[@cicimack9030]

Great video, as always! Thank you for everything you do for your community!🎉 I’d love to hear more about the shadow functions 😊

[@ssj_h4798]

"That uncle who's always negative at family gatherings" why is that such a universal phenomenon? 😂

[@jessenceq3250]

You've come such a long way, Wenzes! 💕 - Subscriber since early 2016

[@derekmorcom9431]

Nice, love having your take on our functions. I find myself going back and finding new insights from diving into the functions all the time, even after years of being into this topic

[@nickbaldi5198]

Thanks for this! It was very helpful to hear aloud some of the difficult things I’ve had to learn over the years. Being “big” and having an effect on others, and being a part of something and not outside, is something I can be both very strong in, and incredibly weak in. The music recordings I want to do as my legacy or impact, are also quite difficult to execute with job, family, and just even having the motivation and creativity at the right moment.

[@braxtonmills1235]

@@nickbaldi5198 Building that portfolio over time. To pass on the legacy.

[@emilyhodgson1295]

Yes anything you do on the functions I find VERY useful and interesting. I would love to know more about the shadow functions!

[@adventuresofmavie]

Thank you so much Wenzes for another great video! About the integration between our first and last function, it got me thinking, for me the key is to fall in love with daily progress - the distance between my present self and the future version of me living my full potential is in the work of being uncomfortable in being an "eternal beginner". I started putting this resilience into practice some years ago, and seeing the progress I've already made is really motivational - so no matter how much I fail, or how little progress I think I've made today, If I am *consistently* moving and learning and achieving one little goal after the other (routines!) I know I will inevitably get to where I want to be. So I kind of still see myself from the future but looking back on this present version of me and thinking "Oh yes I had a real difficulty with that at the time but I kept going doing this and that, and now I'm here." So, maybe because we naturally have this longterm vision we also have this innate ability to be really patient with ourselves - once we trust our progress towards our vision, and stop being in such a hurry for others to see it - they will eventually. And it's funny because when others start seeing it they kind of think that's all you got planned all along, while you're just getting started, and as you said in another video, we INFJs grow exponentially... So, being a beginner is the cost of entry, imperfection is just a stepping stone to greatness, slow progress for us is success, the more we consistently move the better we get and the more confident we feel, and it's really addictive seeing your vision coming to life.... I hope every INFJ is able to feel that :) (long comment, sorry - i really love your videos, and yes shadow functions please)

[@mysoulcalledlife]

Excellent explanation! Yes shadow functions please! Thank you!

[@asuchuu]

Thank you so much for this video and the clear explanations. I was just thinking "I wish there was a video explaining the functions" And yes please, would love a video about the shadow functions. Thanks again for your work, it's very helpful 🙏 ❤

[@erma7258]

Yes, more please! If ever a video on enneagram 6/INFJ I'd love it too. Thanks, Wenzes!

[@RonniBateman]

Best breakdown of the functions I've ever seen. Thank you! I'd love to learn more about integrating SE, our last function. I've been stuck there for a while now. 😮‍💨

[@Rosie077353]

This is so helpful for me. Yes please to the shadow functions

[@suelamb5287]

Yes, I would like the shadow function video!

[@JaneH-pz9sw]

Hello, Have you ever done a video on infj's anger because we see everything going on behind scene. While the whole world will think someone is a great person, we know differently. It's maddening.

[@Jrendon1981]

Very insightful and useful. Please share the Shadow Functions. Thanks!!!

[@Flawergirl]

Thank you so much for reviewing the INFJ functions! I have never heard the breakdown of the functions so this was super helpful. I can relate to 100% of what you said and your review of SE helped me understand why I feel like I’m not progressing in life. It’s because I haven’t integrated reality into my grand visions created by NI lol

[@MariaRubtzova]

Yes, Wenzes, please do the shadow deep dive. Of course, whenever you get ready charged with energy and inspiration. I completely understand how that work could overwhelm your energy state, but it will help me to compare for myself those hidden traits stopping me to create that vision I keep for years in my mind. It’ll be high appreciated. Thanks, Wenzes

[@Wenzes]

It will come out in 2 weeks 😊

[@MariaRubtzova]

@@Wenzes thanks, looking forward to

[@ChristianYork-]

I am absolutely interested in the Shadow functions. Please follow up. I have been watching your channel for a couple of years at least, it has been very helpful. This is the closest I come to therapy, and I am a big believer in self development, adaptation, and autonomy. Pour it on, isn't this what we do as INFJ'S

[@lolitamedne9898]

Great explanation! How it changes for INTJ with the same 1st and 4th function andcroschanged midst? Would like to hear about shadow functions also.

[@RufyDMonkey156]

Shadow sounds like the next step for me

[@quratul-ainabid1286]

Yes, I want to you to do the shadow functions

[@Etnamira]

Great content.

[@konvalinajkk]

Yes, I want to know the shadow functions of INFJ’s.

[@natureglimses]

Don't go the jung way go your own way , go more slow and with analogies and examples from day to day life

[@braxtonmills1235]

She did awesome.

[@ginaadcock4836]

Yes can you please please do the shadow function and how the effect the first function. Also can you explain how we mirror.

[@scottlabrecque2596]

I have one for you, l curious about infj with ADHD, what l now call MAD multiple attention discipline

[@JoePAcalaughs]

IMHO, it creates an increased need to regularly force one's self to take action in order to avoid an arrested freeze pattern and an increasing internal overwhelm. Like the Nike saying..just do it.

[@donia9593]

Yes, it would be great if you could talk to us about shadow function ,thank you 🥀🥀🥀

[@todd2980]

Yes shadow function would be great so hard to understand that aspect

[@DHARK1873]

Any other INFJ’s out there who would be HOMELESS due to loss of work if we fully protected our energy 100% of the time? 😂 Don’t get me wrong, in some ways it’s totally worth it to keep yourself and dignity safe… however unless you’ve got money some other way then part of physical survival means being HATED and treated like dirt by at least some coworkers.

[@leonardolamanna5361]

I was an Infp but then I became an Infj

[@gtsonev1988]

How?

[@prschuster]

When it comes to my 4th function, I'm as practical as a glass hammer. I really don't pick up on details around me.

[@Mistparis]

So helpful! My question is when I do show my emotions and set a boundary I can feel the negativity and then feel bad for having expressed harsh truths. It is usually when I have had Enough of whatever it is. How do I stop regretting this?

[@Tified967]

Unfortunately this is a case in hand why everyone on this channel mistypes as an INFJ including Wenzes who's a cognitive ESFP. Yes you can be a social introvert & cognitive extrovert: in Jungian theory extroversion & introversion pertain to how one takes in information primarily not how social one is. I suggest people take a look at Cognitive Personality Theory to gain a full elucidation of their cognitive preferences. Wenzes clearly doesn't have Se as an oppositional function: her SeTe convergence is evident in the sheer volume of the content she creates & within the content itself, its experiential mastery as opposed to NiTi abstract cerebral conceptualisation. An INFJ simply wouldn't evade talking about the philosophy pertaining to the functions for a ten year time span. I mean this with the greatest respect; owing to ubiquitous MBTI stereotypes and a poor understanding of the functions I understand why Wenzes & the people who follow her mistype. In fact NiTi is Wenzes blind spot; her understanding of the functions on a 1,2,3,4 basis & the way she conceptualises them is misguided never mind basic. I wish people would do their own independent research & read Jung before deciding on their type. INFJs are a highly cerebral type - this isn't Wenzes, it's clearly by the sensational content she creates that that's convergent SeTe. There are many ISFPs that also subscribe to this channel. Many ISFPs can struggle with their Se authority function living vicariously through others experiences & incorrectly then perceive that they're a Se oppositional type. Ni IS NOT about an ideal vision - that's your divergent NiFi talking. Ni as a functional element is simply the broad perception of internally perceived reality. I don't negate you're utilising your own experience but you're reframing the functions through an ESFP cognitive mindset. If people want to see real examples of INFJs check out Harry from Cognitive Personality Theory and Michael Pierce. At the end of the day no type is better than any other, what's wrong with admitting your cognitive ESFP when that's your type? It says naught about your personality it's simply cognitive processes. I'm a professional typologist & know what I'm talking about. You're clearly very present in your videos & present yourself as very polished including your appearance & backgrounds - that's SeTe convergence indeed as INFJs are SeTe blind types they'd struggle with this.

[@briankostich6274]

What's your most annoying personality type? Be honest. Awesome video!

[@Wenzes]

I personally have the hardest time with ESTJs

[@sheyennejohnson7013]

Infj 5w6 :)

[@ellarataj6590]

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