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Do INFPs read too much into things?

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Ever feel like you know what someone's thinking—only to find out you were completely wrong? If you're an INFP (or any intuitive type), you've probably experienced this: the spiral of overthinking, the projections, the assumptions that lead to conflict.

In this video, I break down why INFPs (and similar types) tend to over-read situations, using cognitive functions (Fi, Ne, Si) to explain the psychology behind it. I also share a personal story about how miscalibration nearly ruined a close friendship—and the one shift that changed everything.

What you'll learn:

• Why your intuition can betray you (and when to trust it)

• The "miscalibration trap" that leads to wild assumptions

• How this natural language tendency messes with communication

• The one question that stops overthinking in its tracks

• Why assuming positive intent will change your relationships

If you've ever spiraled into "what did they really mean?"—this one's for you.

Drop a comment: What's your biggest overthinking moment? Let's talk about it.

INFP #MBTI #Overthinking #PersonalityTypes #SelfImprovement #Communication

00:00 Why INFPs Always Think They Know What You're Thinking

01:23 The 5 a.m. Fight That Changed How I See People

02:41 The Hidden Reason Your Intuition Betrays You

04:19 What 'Love' Means to You vs. What It Means to Me

05:34 The One Question That Stops Overthinking in Its Tracks

06:28 Why Assuming the Worst Makes You Miserable

07:21 How to Read People Without Projecting Your Past

  continue reading

495 episodes

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Content provided by Matt Sherman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Matt Sherman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

Ever feel like you know what someone's thinking—only to find out you were completely wrong? If you're an INFP (or any intuitive type), you've probably experienced this: the spiral of overthinking, the projections, the assumptions that lead to conflict.

In this video, I break down why INFPs (and similar types) tend to over-read situations, using cognitive functions (Fi, Ne, Si) to explain the psychology behind it. I also share a personal story about how miscalibration nearly ruined a close friendship—and the one shift that changed everything.

What you'll learn:

• Why your intuition can betray you (and when to trust it)

• The "miscalibration trap" that leads to wild assumptions

• How this natural language tendency messes with communication

• The one question that stops overthinking in its tracks

• Why assuming positive intent will change your relationships

If you've ever spiraled into "what did they really mean?"—this one's for you.

Drop a comment: What's your biggest overthinking moment? Let's talk about it.

INFP #MBTI #Overthinking #PersonalityTypes #SelfImprovement #Communication

00:00 Why INFPs Always Think They Know What You're Thinking

01:23 The 5 a.m. Fight That Changed How I See People

02:41 The Hidden Reason Your Intuition Betrays You

04:19 What 'Love' Means to You vs. What It Means to Me

05:34 The One Question That Stops Overthinking in Its Tracks

06:28 Why Assuming the Worst Makes You Miserable

07:21 How to Read People Without Projecting Your Past

  continue reading

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