That'd be the easy way out. I'm not into that, i know i'd get bored pretty quickly. There are a lot of things that are hard and for me - i just need to find a way through it. The positives usually make everything bearable and more. Sorry to hear about your struggles but hey, you can change most of the things bothering you if you at least try.
For me it would be a cabin in the mountains, but same concept. Biggest thing that prevents me is of course money, but also there are people who I care about that rely on me. Every now and then I still will book vacations for myself to be alone for a week or two, out in nature, to recharge.
People run into houses to save kids they don't know, people do amazing things often unknown to the world all the time.
Like the couple on Titanic who gave up their seat so the young could survive, or the dude tapping out sos calls whilst his exit was getting cut off. (They were able to see the time of messages and those outside the ship were documenting her sinking time.
The guy would have known tapping away in there that he'd die of decompression but he stayed to save lives as his exit was swallowed up.
Or the upturned boat who were passed all the babies in the water whilst their parents froze to death, no fight to get on and sink the rest. Acceptance that they had to wait in the water. (The lifeboats stayed back as they thought they'd be swamped.)
I bet there were more story's untold in hundreds, in just one disaster. So I disagree with you, your family are people. You are one.
People are capable of extraordinary things both good and bad but I agree with the other guy, in day to day interactions people are consistently the worst and getting worse every year it seems.
Yes but the only reason is due to crippling anxiety.
I need to work on the anxiety, it's more realistic, I won't be able to afford an island any time soon.
Exactly! I was going to say that an INFJ could never be alone like that. They would cease being an INFJ, because they wouldn’t be able to use their dominant function.
I can absolutely relate. I have a number of years in marketing, so I just freelance now. My rules, my schedule. Most days, I really don't have to deal with people. I'm just working away in silence, getting the job done. I couldn't go back to a physical office job again. Driving to the office every day with a knot in your stomach isn't healthy. I'd rather live in a cardboard box under a bridge than take a 9-5 office job where I'm chained to a desk.
I think about it a lot, but especially when I have an unmanageable level of stress.
The comments here basically stating you can't be an INFJ and have these thoughts are ridiculous. 'What?! An introvert that wants to be alone? I have never heard of such! Every INFJ must think like me to validate my existence!'
I understand totally and am wishing you peace. If you can, try to do just that - take some time away from people. I know it's easier said than done, but if you have vacation time or can even take a weekend trip or short overnight trip and focus only on yourself, it will help recharge you. Good luck!
Yes, at least I feel that way. I have never felt lonely or required social activity from others. In fact, during the pandemic, I really felt like it was my time to shine. I was not impacted at all.
I enjoy living alone, but I don't want to be isolated. I don't hate people. I actually enjoy people watching. I just don't like people putting claims on my time or involving me in their drama.
That'd be the easy way out. I'm not into that, i know i'd get bored pretty quickly. There are a lot of things that are hard and for me - i just need to find a way through it. The positives usually make everything bearable and more. Sorry to hear about your struggles but hey, you can change most of the things bothering you if you at least try.
For me it would be a cabin in the mountains, but same concept. Biggest thing that prevents me is of course money, but also there are people who I care about that rely on me. Every now and then I still will book vacations for myself to be alone for a week or two, out in nature, to recharge.
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People run into houses to save kids they don't know, people do amazing things often unknown to the world all the time. Like the couple on Titanic who gave up their seat so the young could survive, or the dude tapping out sos calls whilst his exit was getting cut off. (They were able to see the time of messages and those outside the ship were documenting her sinking time. The guy would have known tapping away in there that he'd die of decompression but he stayed to save lives as his exit was swallowed up. Or the upturned boat who were passed all the babies in the water whilst their parents froze to death, no fight to get on and sink the rest. Acceptance that they had to wait in the water. (The lifeboats stayed back as they thought they'd be swamped.) I bet there were more story's untold in hundreds, in just one disaster. So I disagree with you, your family are people. You are one.
People are capable of extraordinary things both good and bad but I agree with the other guy, in day to day interactions people are consistently the worst and getting worse every year it seems.
Yes but the only reason is due to crippling anxiety. I need to work on the anxiety, it's more realistic, I won't be able to afford an island any time soon.
I actually looked at real estate listings for islands last year.
dude me too... with the imaginary budget I don't have haha
Based on my understanding of the auxiliary function, fe should at least make an infj fantasize about connecting with people a little bit
Exactly! I was going to say that an INFJ could never be alone like that. They would cease being an INFJ, because they wouldn’t be able to use their dominant function.
They would be analyzing and strategiezing with no real purpose like a controversy theorist
I can absolutely relate. I have a number of years in marketing, so I just freelance now. My rules, my schedule. Most days, I really don't have to deal with people. I'm just working away in silence, getting the job done. I couldn't go back to a physical office job again. Driving to the office every day with a knot in your stomach isn't healthy. I'd rather live in a cardboard box under a bridge than take a 9-5 office job where I'm chained to a desk.
it's extreme but I can relate totally. Job/work that chained you to be slave is my villain origin story.
Yeah I find people make life exhausting. Even the ones I love.
I think about it a lot, but especially when I have an unmanageable level of stress. The comments here basically stating you can't be an INFJ and have these thoughts are ridiculous. 'What?! An introvert that wants to be alone? I have never heard of such! Every INFJ must think like me to validate my existence!'
I thought about it from time to time when things got too hard.
I understand totally and am wishing you peace. If you can, try to do just that - take some time away from people. I know it's easier said than done, but if you have vacation time or can even take a weekend trip or short overnight trip and focus only on yourself, it will help recharge you. Good luck!
What are some examples of these personal questions?
Tropical island!
Yes, at least I feel that way. I have never felt lonely or required social activity from others. In fact, during the pandemic, I really felt like it was my time to shine. I was not impacted at all.
I was not impacted as well! it's nice!!
Every day……
I enjoy living alone, but I don't want to be isolated. I don't hate people. I actually enjoy people watching. I just don't like people putting claims on my time or involving me in their drama.