Personally, I did not find the results of my personality test very surprising as I have taken tests like this before and have received the same results. I do agree that I have an INFJ personality as I do find myself exhibiting INFJ traits. However, I doubt the accuracy of the test as I think it is impossible for a person to be 100% introverted. Tests like these are designed with the assumption that everyone fits perfectly into a personality which is unrealistic. Personality cannot be classified using a binary system.
As an introvert, I have come to terms with the fact that I feel uncomfortable when dealing with many people at once or strangers. I know that I may come of as cold to people whom I have just met because of this. It also takes me some time to make proper friends. However, I know that I can socialize well and have fun with people once I get to know them. Introverts are often looked down upon in our society which often places value on being 'open', 'friendly' and 'enthusiastic'. In spite of hat, I have come to realize though being an introvert has many weaknesses, I also have many strengths that I can rely on.
The second trait is intuition. It is true that I tend to make decisions of my gut-feeling or my emotions. This can lead me to misjudge a situation or act irrationally. Hence, I always try to control this part of myself by thinking over my actions carefully. As the next trait show, feelings and emotions play a strong role in my life. Though it has it's disadvantages, I do not think that this is necessarily a bad thing. Trusting my feelings helps me trust myself. However, I do also try to be objective in certain situations when emotions and feelings only complicate matters.
My strong Judging trait means that I like my life to have a sense of structure and order. This is true since I always like planning out my day and week, having to do lists and schedules for everything. I think it helps me keep track of everything that I have to do. This is especially important for me as I am a forgetful person. However, I think this this also the reason why I am quite inflexible about certain things. I also do not like change and it takes me very long to adapt to new situations.
In short, there are many good and bad sides about being an INFJ. I think the most important thing is for me to accept myself and embrace my strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.
(Sidenote: I think the part about INFJ's making up less than 1% of the population is untrue. I have many many other INFJs. The statistic is probably from an old study and is an overused one.)
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