I’m working on a personal project. Trying to create fantasy cultures based off of each of the 16 personalities.

For ISFJ, your power is ancestral memory recall (you can recall the memories of deceased relatives from your direct bloodline through all generations). Your cultural animal is the pachyderm. (Elephants, mammoths, barytherium, etc.)

This is not a modern society. What would you guys like a fantasy culture based on ISFJ to look like?

MBTI: ISFJ.

I stayed up later than intended this morning, in spite of the fact that my babysitting gig had ended early enough this time (7pm) that I could have gone to bed at a reasonable time if I had wanted to. I did this, as silly as it sounds for someone who’s almost twenty to be saying this, because I just didn’t quite feel like going to bed yet. I hopped in bed around 3am, unfortunately, as I also took a shower later than intended. I had actually stayed up late with intent of watching television after I’d gotten home from my jobs (I worked my “regular” behavior tech job from 9-12:30pm yesterday, and then babysat from 2pm-7pm (a family I’d met off Facebook months ago. By coincidence it has actually turned out that the family knows the parent of two kids I used to work with when I was an assistant teacher. I babysat for the latter family on Friday even though the babysitting request was last minute - they’d asked the night beforehand - in part because I knew I wouldn’t be doing anything, but also because I wanted the extra money.) I’ve babysat until quite late before, until 1am, but have communicated to families I work with that my behavior technician schedule is going to change later on this month (I’m supposed to get two more clients.) I had told the mom I babysat for yesterday that her child walked in when I was using the upstairs bathroom, simply because I didn’t want it to get back to her and worry her (the mom explained, thankfully, that it turns out the upstairs bathroom indeed simply doesn’t lock. I had been worried that it was my fault, even though I figure this must be a more common accident than I’d initially expected/anticipated.)

When I worked my first job out of high school (assistant teacher,) I remember having had a bubblier personality. I was 18, to be fair, when I first started. I remember mostly just being very playful with the kids, in the way I still am now when I babysit. I am playful sometimes at my behavior tech job (which started almost four months ago,) though I am primarily focused on ensuring that my client is making progress. For example, right now one of client’s goals is to learn to discriminate between a car and Apple using 3D items. I notice client has been struggling with this goal in particular (score for it is low.) I haven’t received supervision in maybe two or so weeks, but have applied advice my BCBA gave me when we were working on discriminating between Apple and banana using 2D objects to this goal recently. I take moments throughout session to try and make sure that I explain the difference between a car and Apple, and have actually been pulling out the 3D objects before running the goal to show them to him. I have pointed out that we can eat apples, and use client’s alternative and augmentative communication device to model Apple vs car for them as well. I have noted that cars have 4 wheels, and basically pulled these objects out as toys client can play with. Client is scoring 100’s with me on at least four targets typically in session, but I try to make my notes detailed before I leave if possible because I’d like to think it helps everyone out. I had been very worried about not passing my exam for job, passed with a 90%, had 5 skipped questions as proctor failed to tell me that if I needed to use the restroom and paused the exam I wouldn’t be able to return to it.

I, technically, have $27k saved (my father, who I unfortunately discovered had been taking my money in October, still owes me $2k. I found out when I actually took a look at my bank account that he had taken $10k, whilst lying about it everyday and even showing me the bank statements. That’s the kind of family I have.)

I have a diagnosed depression, anxiety and PTSD disorder. My parents are both very mentally unwell. Even though I am a woman (I mention this because your same sex parent’s personality/behavior will typically have an influence on you) I simply try to “separate” myself from my mother, if that makes sense. I still let her cook for me even though she has a disability which is wrong, though I admit that even though it might not be fair, some part of me isn’t as concerned about it as I should be because I also think she’s a bad person. She and my father were abusive towards my older sibling, who has been in a rehabilitation center for years. She was telling him on the phone recently (like two days ago type of recently) that if he had been involved in a setup to kill her with my aunt like she’s claimed everyone in the family has been he needs to “repent” and was just going on about witches covens during the few minutes she had to talk to him. All kinds of negativity that would make a person more likely to relapse. A legitimately bad person.

I had forgotten to get around to explaining it earlier, but I had partly stayed up so late as I ended up watching an episode of “Family Guy” (Road to the Multiverse.) I’ve been feeling a bit of nostalgia over it recently as I near twenty. I know it’s strange and I’ve had passing thoughts about how it was inappropriate (my parents were negligent for certain by the time I was in 7th-8th grade, so no huge shocker I guess) but I watched it often in childhood. I recall watching it when I was surely only in preschool. I know the later seasons are pretty bad and that it’s a ridiculous show, but it honestly is pretty funny and that’s the point. I like South Park just as much. I’m not as bothered by Family Guy - at least pre season 8 - as a lot of Redditors seem to be. I’m actually glad that it was made.

I think that most people aren’t “good” typists. Especially on MBTI Database. I’m shocked by how inaccurate their typings on MBTI database often are. I have a lot of unpopular opinions about the types of fictional characters and celebrities. I think Eleven from Stranger Things is a 4w5, Mike is an ENFP 6w7, Nancy is esfj as opposed to ESTJ, Suzie is intp or ISFJ 6w5 (not INFJ,) Naomi Campbell is an ESFP 8w7 (I find her difficult to type, however,) Steve from Stranger Things is one who I actually think might be an ESTP over ESFP (after watching s4 I had reached that conclusion,) Rihanna is a 9w8, Max from stranger things is an ISTP 5w6, Veronica from “Heathers” is an INFP 6w5, Heather Duke was an ESFJ 3w2, Heather MacNamara actually seems to me like she may have been an ISFJ 6w7 as opposed to ESFJ, etc. I remember personalitybase.com and I think they had the best set of typists on the Internet.

I believe in the concept suggesting that our 5th/6th functions in MBTI are as strong as our 1st. I actually apply this concept when typing others as well. As an ISFJ, I do feel that my Se and Fi are stronger than my Ti naturally. I notice the ESxJ’s I’ve met have strong Se from my perspective. I know that some in the typing community don’t agree with it, but it actually makes a lot of sense to me.

I still care for a family member who once nearly hit me with a tennis racket when I was thirteen-fourteen. I know they have mental health issues and that I had triggered them. I also know this doesn’t make the fact that they realistically wanted to seriously harm me in the moment excusable, but. I’ve decided to try and put it out of my mind as I can. They were a very young adult at the time. I have felt conflicted over it in the past but never cut them off. I know they weren’t in their right mind at the time.

I have held off all week on getting my History homework done (I mean, I have been working.) I’m about to get it done now but have just been playing different songs throughout the first few hours of today. I feel a bit sick. I’m technically in my second year of college, a Psych major but not taking the classes needed for this major. I’ll get my history homework done today. I have a 3.88, have been taking courses since August 2023. At this point I am thinking of just getting an associates in social services/community addiction, as I do want to help out people who are struggling with substance abuse based upon personal experience.

I have 1294 LinkedIn connections, though I haven’t been active in the past two or so weeks.

I admit that I forgot to register to vote for the 2024 election since I was busy settling into my new job. I despise Trump and do feel badly about having forgotten, as I see that the impacts of my forgetfulness will certainly be felt. As a black woman I am disgusted that a significant portion of our nation’s people voted for Trump. It’s absurd.

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I’ve come to find that they are highly social, high energy, and outspoken. However, I tend to notice them being too authoritative and demanding some kind of attention. Don’t get me wrong I appreciate their traits. However, I realize that even tho they tend to be more alpha energy, it doesn’t mean that ppl should yield to their ways.

Any ISFJs struggling with the feeling that the world owes you something because of all the ways you've been wronged by others before? And how do you deal with it/process it?

Like every time I run into her it’s like “I think you’ve had enough to drink” or “constantly telling me that food is ready and it’s time to eat”.

I think i was isfj before, but now when I focus more on the test I realized that I like theories, connecting patterns, poems, metaphors, thinking deeply, planning for future more than the present so when I retook the test considering these factors i got 65% intuition. But in my past, I used to be more like going with the rule, not thinking outside box. Now I changed, i think outside the box. I am a follower not a leader, my logic is average that I do not generate conclusions like genius people, I tend to learn more than being able to get conclusions from deduction.

Do people have original MBTI? Even if they change?

So who am I?😢🤔

I often wish I could just easily structure my planner and do things at times that I deem fit, but I allow myself to get Fe dragged everywhere and into doing favors at the last minute, doing things I'd rather not, attending things I'd rather not. I kind of resent the spontaneity of family and social life. This is of course my fault though, I need to be more assertive and respectful of my own time

If I meet someone for the first time it’ll only take me a day before I can type they’re personality type. Is anyone else like this

Today was a more challenging work day than usual for me. My client was tantruming for a lengthy amount of time when I came in for our second session. I’m not used to it, they never really tantrum with me. I felt somewhat judged by parents and grandparents which I think makes sense as they were of course just worried about the kid, it’s not like they accused me of anything. I feel conflicted about it though. Client could just be getting sick, it could be anything but I went home today feeling like maybe I did something wrong and haven’t really been able to get it off my mind. I’m like this with almost everything, a lot of rumination.

Hello, ISFJs!

I wanted to ask about how you study for any particular graded evaluation, whether it's a simple school test or a big exam. Do you use flashcards, Notion, write notes during class, study past exams, etc? Do you take hours to study or are you the type to wing it? Do you prioritise your sleep and diet over studying? Do you have any studying techniques or specific routines you perform?

What's also interesting to me is how you analyse the exam questions. Do you attempt it based on the past exam questions, or would you rather break it down? How do you even perceive the questions?

If there is any slight insight associated with studying to share, I'd love to hear it. Thanks!

Following up on my previous post about character chats - just launched a new MBTI personality database that lets you filter and chat with notable figures. If you tried the original character chats, this is different - focused on real personalities rather than fictional ones. Unlike PDB, you can actually interact with the personalities through chat. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. It's available at stablecharacter dot com slash personality-database

The song is about little things I like about them..its just a fun little song, you know...i want to make him smile and blush if im being completely honest😭 he's an ISFJ, what do you think. BTW yall are awesomeee

Update - HE LOVED IT OMG IM SO HAPPY😭❤️ He said that he didn't deserve this 🥹

Bonus question (please answer in the commentsif comfortable): have you ever mistyped before?

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I know that you guys are kind people, and you always prioritize people over yourself. You always listen to others and never talk about you.

But, me as INFJ, I had trouble getting my ISFJ friend to open up to me, or at least confide in me. This 1 year friendship is fresh and new, but I really care about her. She pulled me out from a heavy moment, and I also wanted to be there for her. Now that I moved to a new office, it is getting harder to hear about her eventhough I still live in the same town. I initially wanted to do a weekly check-up with how are you stuff and how’s work question. She did answer, but very brief and her always would always be “everything okay”. I alrealy told her that if she has anything to talk, I will always be here.

I understand that you guys need space, and sometimes overwhelmed with constant communication, thus I realised maybe I need to do monthly check-up. But it is getting quite hard for me, I wish she confided in me, I wish she opened up to me more, and I wish I can be a friend to her more. I dont know how to get you guys to open up, besides that “everything is okay” answer :(

Edit: Just to be clear, this is strictly platonic friendship. It has been a while I found a genuine friend, and I hope I can always keep her in my life.

I’m rewatching a few of her scenes and I actually think I’m seeing Si/Ne over Ni/Se particularly when she gets more screentime in s4. Interesting since Dustin seems like an ENTP.

So pretty much the title. But I’m curious what anyones similar or identical scenario with an ENTJ was/is like for you.

My first impression after spending real time with her is that she is hard to read/difficult to attune to; which doing that is typically one of my super powers. But knowing exactly where she’s at emotionally and psychologically has been difficult.

Of course that type of thing can get better/easier over time and I only had a small window to truly spend quality time with her in person during the course of a week. We’re LDR and she was visiting her mutual friend but also getting to know me during her stay.

I know there is definitely some trauma. On top of that she’s only 20 so I’m not expecting full on maturity. But she seemed in denial about her ENTJ personality test result. ENTJ’s apparently aren’t the best at expressing their emotions outwardly which is a big part of why I think I’m having trouble attuning.

Plus I don’t think she’s used to the type of guy who is totally capable of and down to discuss emotions for literally hours on end. Lol!

I know this is kinda specific but just in case anyone has lived this before I’d love to hear about it.

Most of the time I'm stuck deciding between what I want to do emotionally/creatively and what I feel that I need to do for others. I feel like I have developed Ne even if it takes me some effort to use it sometimes and I definitely enjoy using it. Like I spiritually have the desire to operate as an INFP but at the end of the day my Si (or sense of responsibility) tends to win. I've heard that the personalities comes in percentages before and while my brain tends to work more like an ISFJ typically I could also see myself being an INFP. Does anyone relate to this?

Edit: I've considered the possibility of being ESFJ but I think I'm Si dom. Also I think and display very much like an introvert.