7 Signs You're An ISTJ - The Most Common Introverted Personality Type

Are you an ISTJ? Have you ever heard of Myers-Briggs Type Inventory? The MBTI is a theory that roughly classifies one’s personality based on a set of tendencies and behaviors. The MBTI classifies into 16 personalities. Today, we'll be talking about the most common personality type, the ISTJ personality type, which is made up of approximately 13 percent of the population. ISTJ stands for Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, and Judgement and people with this personality type are known as the “Detective” or “Logistician”.

Disclaimer: This video is based on the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, which is just a theory and has personality types that are just rough tendencies rather than strict classifications.

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[Cesar-sjfn]

finally something about ISTJ, there's almost nothing on internet about it, we don't even have memes.

[altritzy]

1. you like to do things the right way the first time
2. you are generally allergic to incompetence
3. you remember facts and details of past experiences really well
4. you enjoy reliving your favourite memories
5. you keep your word
6. you show love through help, not words
7. logic > emotions

[arctan]

MBTI community doesn't show enough appreciation for ISTJ's because of the stereotypes associated to them like being rigid, boring etc. But honestly, ISTJs are one of the best personalities out there.

[der_Alptraum]

Who ever is making these cute animations/drawing should be rewarded with cookies, chocolate milk and headpats ^^

[Abyssal]

I'm an istj, and here are some things we think:

We love things in our own orderly ways.
The work thing is true.
We are very logical.
We think empty promises are terrible, and cant imagine doing it.
We believe it is better to be alone than in bad company.

[ifellonaknife]

it's crazy how istjs are one of the most common types and yet you can't find any of them in mbti community

[calebgangte]

Being an introvert is hard, mobiles and computers has to be one of the most useful inventions for us

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

People with an ISTJ personality type tend to be reserved, practical and quiet. They enjoy order and organization in all areas of their lives including their home, work, family, and projects. ISTJs value loyalty in themselves and others, and place an emphasis on traditions.👍

[hauntedheartss]

the mcyt drawings are always so cuteee 🥺

[sofitocyn]

I know istj people very well and respect them although very different from me. Let me tell you what I have noticed about you guys: (it's very long!!)
- you naturally embody the stoic philosophy. You don't dwell in the past (although you have an acute memory!). You keep going. You aren't anxious. You are virtuous.
- you are incredible observers of your surroundings. You notice every little detail around you. You are extremely in touch with your senses and you are really in the in and now. The opposite or air-headed.
-you can't stand still. You are very dutiful and rest only when your tasks are completed. Doing chores isn't a chore for you. You have a high sense of responsibility.
- you enjoy completing said tasks. That gives you a sense of accomplishment and you love feeling needed, useful.
- you tend to think you are always right and you tend to act as the man of the house, even if you are the younger brother of the tribe. That gives you this rigid vibe.
- you need a lot of time for yourself and have many interests and hobbies, involving the real world. If you sit to read a book, you'll do it with a mindset of finding the missing information you need to improve your performance
-you don't like to lose or not succeed at what you are trying to do, even for the first time. But you tend to be excellent at whatever you do anyway. You are very coordinated too.
- you tend to be health conscious. You instinctly know what your physical needs are, so you stick to a tight sleep schedule and meal time is sacred because that fuels your body with energy.
-you are extremely reliable and trustworthy. Not into drama, you wouldn't gossip nor repeat a secret. When you give your word, you do whatever you promised to do.
-you have a very calm demeanor and there is something about you that imposes respect. You also know how to be respected. People don't mess with you.
-you are not imaginative. When asked to imagine this or that scenario, you tend to think of the worst case scenario directly. That's the only time you display cues of stress.
- you have a very dry humour and you tend to have a resting b.tch face/poker face, which is hard to read. You are sarcastic.
- you don't show your emotions neither on your face, nor in your words. And people around you tend to complain about it.
- you don't like conversations that lead nowhere. You want facts. When somebody takes too long to tell a story, you get bored.
- you are very family oriented and take care of people's practical needs. Paper work, chores, massages if the person is on pain....
- you are quite tidy and clean, but surprisingly forgiving of people who aren't. If it is a mess around you, you clean up without complaining much.
-even if you are judgemental of other people's lives because you don't understand them or how they choose to live, you keep you opinions for yourself.
- you don't have many friends and you rarely see the few you have. You keep your inner circle very limited.
-you are not romantic at all in the Holywood sense, but you are very faithful in your heart. You are not the type who breaks up and ask for a divorce. When things don't go well in your relationship, you don't make a fuss about it, but you don't quite try to find solutions either. So people are more likely to leave you and you never really know why.
- you are tolerant of people's flaws. You accept people for what they are, even when some things are bothersome to you.
-you have a hard time understanding people, reading their emotions or putting yourself in their shoes.
- you dislike conflict and avoid it at all means. You are quite an avoidant person in general. You retreat to your solo activities instead if talking things through.
- you are always ready to go. You are extremely well prepared. Not a last minute person at all.
- you are conservative with money. You wouldn't shower people with gifts and not even yourself. You never leave a bill unpaid. You are unlikely to take a credit. If you can't afford it, you don't buy it.
-you don't need a lot of comfort nor decoration to feel good at home. You are quite a minimalist.


I am an enfp. My istj boyfriend and I have had issues from day 1. Two years later things haven't changed or improved. But cognitive speaking, we aren't opposed. We actually use the very same functions but in a different order.
That's some of the things I have noticed in my bf, my stepfather, my grandmother and random people I have met.
Tell me if you have recognised yourself in this description:)

[crystalgacha]

Easter eggs of the day :
Thumbnail - wilbur and dream
2:25 - geppy
3:20 - NOW THE INTERSTATE IS PAVED WITH MEMORIESSS

[slayingtobetheslay]

The Wilbur and Dream handshake on the thumbnail has brought me here.
2:25
3:20

[aca.]

I am an ISTJ. I really appreciate that you made a video about ISTJs, it's the only one I've ever seen. Keep up the great work! I watch all your new (and sometimes old) videos every day. Also, even though it's the most abundant type, I know noone that's an ISTJ other than me.

[musicdreamer]

Finally a video about ISTJ, because ISTJ have the least videos, because they are not favored by majority MBTI community. I'm a proud ISTJ Malaysian Chinese girl here 🙋‍♀ I took MBTI test after CNY 2021, and my parents complaining me that I'm too bossy on small matter and narrow minded. Even I don't understand myself during that time, and being suspicious to myself, so I decided took that test. I took test 3 times, I get ISTJ. Description about ISTJ totally hits me, exactly same who am I. After I took the test, I feel more confident, and love myself more! Anyway, Psych2go, thanks for ISTJ video! I really appreciate it 😘

[cnlb]

Thank you for making a video about us, ISTJs, I often search for memes or videos about us and there is almost nothing, I really appreciate it.

[professorcoco]

cute animation✅
soft voice✅
beautiful information✅
love this channel✅

[nanatako_fia]

I am an INTJ and even if ISTJ’s hardly discussed in the community i believe they are just as amazing as the other sensors. i have similarities with the ISTJ traits with how much i rather be alone and goes on with the most logical approached, the biggest main difference is the Si dominant and the Ni dominant approaches in life. And when they say they have good memories they really do, i’m impress because i can’t remember the very livid details of the past even if it were good times.

You guys are amazing —INTJ

[Ricky-keqc]

I’m shocked when I learned that ISTJ is the most common one because my whole life I can’t seem to find friends who are similar to myself

[flyinganvil]

I find it really strange how people claim ISTJ is the most common type, yet in real life you rarely meet people who posses traits of ISTJs. Like, majority of people isn't so work focused and punctual, it's pretty rare to come across someone so hardworking and dutiful. Not to mention that people generally don't pay attention to details about things, which is Si's most profound feature. Objectively, it would make more sense for Se users to be more common.

[niyati]

Me knowing that I am an INFJ.
Also me: *I will watch it anyways.*

Also, thank you for everything you are doing for us. It must take a lot of effort to upload everyday but you all post it with both perfection and cuteness. ❤❤