Are you someone whose gut instincts are hardly ever wrong? No matter what situation you might be in, you always seem to sense something before it actually happens and you are extremely sharp and observant at noticing minor details that others miss.
If you relate to both these experiences, then you might have the superpower of introverted intuition. People who have a rare personality type and who see the world in a different and unique way tend to be introverted intuitive individuals.
INFJs and INTJs generally are considered to have an introverted intuitive personality, since they are the rarest personality types (they constitute only 3%-5% of the total world population, both combined), according to the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator.
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What Is Introverted Intuition?
Introverted intuition or introverted intuitive thinking is also known as Ni, a function that gives you the ability to sense and identify how one thing might lead to another. It helps you understand your conscious and unconscious thoughts, and then gives you a mental picture of the past and future, that are equally significant.
Being able to do this doesn’t mean you are doing magic. Being introverted intuitive means that you have the ability to shift your perspective, and see something from different angles in order to find out the truth beneath the surface.
This is why INTJs and INFJs are very good at reading and understanding relationships, and never go wrong with their gut feelings.
You don’t just see what’s on the surface, you also go deep enough to see what’s lurking beneath the surface. This is one of the main reasons why it’s quite difficult to dupe or deceive you.
Now that you know what introverted intuition is, let’s find out the signs of an introverted intuitive.
8 Signs You Are An Introverted Intuitive
1. You have unrivaled gut instincts.
Nobody can match your gut instincts, and you are hardly ever wrong with your hunches. You don’t just care about what you see on the surface, you also like to go deep to try and see the not-so-obvious and noticeable things. Your intuition makes you extremely instinctive and smart.
You have the ability to recognize different patterns and discrepancies and solve problems with the help of your intuition. You notice things others don’t, and this gives you an edge in all your personal and professional relationships.
You know how to look at something from different perspectives, and come up with the right solutions.
2. You end up avoiding making mistakes, most of the time.
Because you have this superpower to sense when things might go wrong, you hardly ever make any mistakes. You always listen to your intuition, and never dismiss it nor take it for granted. This helps you be aware and vigilant of your surroundings, whenever you feel something is not right.
Your subconscious is so strong that you can feel it in your bones whenever something is off. You don’t know how this happens, and why you feel like this, but whenever something is not right, you just know it in the pit of your stomach.
Making mistakes is a rare occurrence for you because you never ignore these feelings; you listen to them and analyze them diligently. Your intuition has never failed you and you trust it completely.
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3. You are an extremely creative person.
Unlike most people out there, you think and see things in the form of images. Whenever you imagine something or sense something, you see images flashing in front of your eyes and that’s how you visualize everything that your intuition shows you. This is the reason why you’re able to appreciate everything this world has to offer.
Introverted intuition has given this world many gifted individuals, who have changed this world with their vision. So many famous artists and philosophers have given us amazing work of theirs to enjoy. Introverted intuitive people always use their creativity for good.
4. You love solitude, and don’t depend on anyone for your happiness.
When you’re an introvert, you don’t feel the need to constantly be surrounded by people in order to feel loved and secure. You love solitude and being by yourself; you are an independent individual who is not defined by someone else.
You channel your Ni energy when you are alone, unlike extroverts who feel energized when they’re surrounded by a ton of people.
Whenever things get a bit too overwhelming and scary, you retreat into your bubble and take some time to recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Your intuition signals you that you need a break and some me-time, in order to feel energized and ready to take on the world.
5. You always think out of the box.
People who have introverted intuition, always think out of the box and are always coming up with unique ideas and interesting solutions to problems. You are always inventing and thinking about something or the other.
Whenever you encounter a problem, you focus on finding a solution for it, analyze the problem thoroughly, and then even take precautionary measures to make sure that it never happens again.
Your innovative solutions make you an indispensable part of your friends’ circle and even your work team. Since you are always coming up with interesting ideas, you are regarded as someone who will always come through with the right kind of ideas.
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6. You are open-minded and receptive to different opinions.
You are always open to what other people have to say, and you never shy away from hearing different perspectives. Being the open-minded person you are, you never shy away from hearing how other people see the world; you are secure and intelligent enough to do that.
If you are an introverted intuitive then you are non-judgemental and accepting by nature, and are always respectful of other people’s opinions.
You believe that kindness, compassion, and acceptance makes the world a better place, and that is what you always abide by. You never feel the need to impose your opinions, nor do you try to make someone feel bad just because they think differently.
Being open-minded and non-judgemental helps you to see different perspectives, and also helps you to see the world in a different way. You may not agree with all the contradictory opinions, but you never disrespect anyone about it.
7. You always ask yourself the question: “Why?”
This is one of the major introverted intuition examples. You are never satisfied with what people tell you, or what you are told the norm is; you always look for more answers and you constantly question everything. The kind of person you are, you don’t just blindly accept everything that you are told.
As an introverted intuitive, your mind works differently than others, and this leads to you questioning every little thing as well as the major ones. Since you are a deep thinker, your brain tends to be more active than other people.
You question anything and everything, not because you are trying to be rude, but because you are always looking to know more and more.
8. You adore abstract conversations.
Just like every other introvert out there, small talk is just not for you, but deep, philosophical, and abstract conversations? Hell yes! Theoretical, boring, and superficial conversations repel you, and if you are subjected to them, you are always looking for a way out.
But if you get the opportunity to have deep conversations with someone, you can talk to them till the cows come home.
It’s not that you hate conversing with people, or that you are arrogant or think that you’re better than everyone else. It’s just that you despise small talk, and don’t want to waste time speaking about useless and shallow things. Sitting under the stars and talking about the Universe is more like your jam.
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How To Develop Introverted Intuition?
If you are looking to develop and strengthen your introverted intuition, then here are a few things that can help:
- Spend time with people who are introverted intuitive like you.
- Journal your feelings, thoughts, dreams, and aspirations.
- Try to build a relationship with your spirit guides.
- Envision your dreams and goals, embrace them, and work hard to fulfill them.
- Think about your future, plan it accordingly, and write down how you would want it to look for you.
- Spend time with yourself, and embrace solitude.
- Think deeply about your dreams and try to find out whether they have underlying meanings or not.
- Don’t always believe what you see on the surface, and instead, look deep into a person’s soul to know more about them.
How many of these signs of introverted intuition could you relate to? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
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