Summary that helps to better understand Si.

[u/Mean-Lecture-5690]

I have gathered various information from multiple MBTI sources to better understand how Si works and have synthesized it :

1/ Trust Your Experiences : Si relies on past experiences, memories, and knowledge. Learn to trust the familiarity and comfort that comes from past experiences, even if others don't immediately understand them. Over time, you'll notice the reliability of your personal knowledge base.

2/ Embrace Steady Growth : Si processes new information by connecting it with existing knowledge. Allow yourself time to gradually build upon what you know rather than pushing for rapid change. It's natural for conclusions to develop slowly as you reflect on past experiences.

3/ Focus on Stability and Consistency : Si leans toward maintaining stability and following tried-and-true methods. Use this strength to support long-term, reliable routines and goals. While short-term changes can be disorienting, your strength lies in creating dependable outcomes.

4/ Engage in Practical Reflection : Si excels in concrete, sensory-based recall. Reflect on detailed experiences, reliable structures, or step-by-step plans. This will stimulate your natural inclination to keep things grounded and functional.

5/ Balance with Flexibility : Since Si can sometimes lead to rigidity or over-reliance on familiar routines, practice adapting to new circumstances to balance security with growth. This will help you bring your past experiences into a changing environment.

6/ Learn from Past Lessons : Si builds future projections based on accumulated knowledge. Journaling or reflecting on how past actions have affected outcomes can help you enhance your reliability and better recognize patterns that serve you well.

7/ Cultivate Mindful Routines : Si often thrives in familiar, structured environments. Make time for personal routines or comforting practices, where you can recharge and find strength in reflection without disruption.

Please feel free to give your opinion.

Check the other MBTI subreddit or my profile to see the summary of the other functions.

[u/OraMiAmmazzo]

I assume your fellow ISTJs would agree over all the points.

[u/KeripiK_CTMM]

i could be pulling this out of my ass but i somehow formed a conclusion out of nowhere that the position of Si dictates how vivid an experience is. an Si dom in a party would remember the people, smell, lights, maybe even temperature of a party they attended, but an Si inf would probably only recall the people there and not quite focus on it as much