sharing real life, honest thoughts, tips & deals, & {beautiful} chaos straight outta my mind
Yesterday, my brain clocked in as a full‑time pinball — bouncing from one task to the next, ricocheting off every distraction, and somehow managing to touch a hundred things while completing exactly zero. If you’ve ever lived through a day that felt like the adult version of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, you already know the vibe.
An intro to Straight Outta My Mind, which came from my love of writing, connection, and being real. I’m an INFJ introvert, mom, autoimmune + holistic girl, Amazon affiliate, and photography/travel enthusiast sharing the messy, meaningful, and relatable parts of life. If you’re a little crazy too… welcome.
You’ve probably been called “quiet,” “sensitive,” or “hard to read.” But inside, there’s an entire universe happening. If you’ve ever wondered whether you might be an INFJ, here are ten signs that might feel a little too familiar.
Being an INFJ means feeling everything deeper than most — your own emotions and the emotions of everyone you love. Funerals, celebrations, goodbyes… they all hit hard in ways that are hard to explain. So when I say no to plans, it’s rarely about the event. It’s about capacity. It’s about protecting the quiet space where I reset, reflect, and heal. My withdrawal isn’t rejection. It’s self-preservation. And if you’re wired like this too — your sensitivity isn’t weakness. It’s a gift that simply needs gentler handling.
One of my favorite studies in my years of Psychology classes was researching personality types.
I have read that journaling is therapeutic, especially to the INFJ world. And, while it is a little out of my comfort zone, I decided it was worth giving it a try. So, here I go…
Straight Outta My Mind 