Ready for a vibe check? Your vibe can say a lot about your personality and how you react to the world around you. Maybe you’re super chill, a bit chaotic, or a little mysterious.
So, what is your vibe and what does it say about you? Take our quiz and answer a few questions about your social life and self-image to find out!
Your chill energy makes you the perfect person to be around in a crisis, but you may find it difficult to form boundaries. Your easy-going nature could have people walking all over you. Remember, it\u2019s okay to say \u201cno\u201d and stand up for yourself every once in a while. Try being a bit more assertive<\/a>\u2014you can take control.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Set-Boundaries-with-People"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Set Boundaries with People","id":4772847,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Set-Boundaries-with-People","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/60\/Set-Boundaries-with-People-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Set-Boundaries-with-People-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Set Boundaries with People"},{"title":"How to Build a Positive Attitude","id":664576,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/12\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude-Step-23.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Build-a-Positive-Attitude-Step-23.jpg","alt":"How to Build a Positive Attitude"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You have a chaotic vibe.","meaning":"You\u2019re energetic, outgoing, and a wild child at heart. You never say no to a party or chance of adventure, and you\u2019re ready to take on any challenge\u2014no matter how dangerous it may seem! You love being the center of attention and prefer spending time with your posse rather than being alone.
Your chaotic energy is great for pumping up the party, but some people may find it overwhelming. There\u2019s nothing wrong with being enthusiastic; just learn to be aware of your surroundings<\/a>. Try channeling your awesome energy into active activities like dance, kickboxing, or running.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Chill"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Chill","id":253296,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Chill","image":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Be-Chill-Step-23-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Chill-Step-23-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Be Chill"},{"title":"How to Build a Positive Attitude","id":664576,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/12\/Build-a-Positive-Attitude-Step-23.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Build-a-Positive-Attitude-Step-23.jpg","alt":"How to Build a Positive Attitude"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You have a flirty vibe.","meaning":"You\u2019re playful, fun, and oh-so-flirty! You\u2019re a romantic at heart and can\u2019t help but flirt with anyone cute you see. What can you say? People deserve to be admired!
Your romantic energy gives you confidence, but it can also put you in sticky situations. Since you\u2019re a natural flirt, it may be hard to know when someone really likes you<\/a>. Don\u2019t be afraid to be upfront and ask them how they feel. Besides, it\u2019s always better if you\u2019re both on the same page.","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Flirt"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Know-When-to-Tell-Someone-You-Like-Them"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Flirt","id":5868,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Flirt","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Flirt-Step-20-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Flirt-Step-20-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Flirt"},{"title":"How to Know When to Tell Someone You Like Them","id":793851,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Know-When-to-Tell-Someone-You-Like-Them","image":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/28\/Know-When-to-Tell-Someone-You-Like-Them-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Know-When-to-Tell-Someone-You-Like-Them-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Know When to Tell Someone You Like Them"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You have an aloof vibe.","meaning":"You\u2019re shy, sensitive, and a little bit mysterious. You like to march to the beat of your own drum. Trends? Please! What you find cool the popular kids deemed lame years ago. You\u2019d rather spend your weekends binging your favorite shows instead of chilling with friends. Some people say you\u2019re cold, but you just like spending time by yourself\u2014and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that!
Your mysterious energy and shy nature can sometimes make it hard to make friends. If you\u2019re feeling a bit lonely, try reaching out to others<\/a> with similar interests or joining a school club. Who knows? You may just have fun and find a best friend!","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Outgoing"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Socially-Confident"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Outgoing","id":50999,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Outgoing","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Be-Outgoing-Step-32.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Outgoing-Step-32.jpg","alt":"How to Be Outgoing"},{"title":"21 Ways to Feel More Socially Confident","id":764495,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Socially-Confident","image":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9a\/Be-Socially-Confident-Step-21.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Socially-Confident-Step-21.jpg","alt":"21 Ways to Feel More Socially Confident"}],"minimum":0}]">
You’ve probably seen “good vibes only” captioned along with a ✌️ on social media, or heard a friend say, “I’ve caught a vibe!” or “Not the vibe, bro.” To unpack these phrases, we first need to define “vibes.”
Vibes refer to the spiritual vibrations or frequencies of the world. These frequencies are generated by energy. In other words, vibes are the energetic mood of something or someone. Think of it like a radio connection. With each turn of the knob, you tune into a different station—vibes work the same way! Everything and everyone has energy, and some believe these energies can be good or bad. You can tune into different energies by focusing on positive or negative emotions.
Now that you know what a vibe is, let’s take a closer look at some common phrases:
“Good vibes only!” When someone says “good vibes,” they’re talking about positive energy or happy emotions.[1] People generally use the phrase “good vibes only” to disclose that they only welcome positive thoughts and/or feelings into their space. This phrase may seem innocent but can turn negative in certain contexts. Some people believe that “good vibes only” is a form of toxic positivity because it isn’t realistic to only have happy emotions.[2]
“Catch a vibe” If someone says they want to “catch a vibe” or has “caught a vibe,” it means they’re relating to someone on an emotional or spiritual level. Let’s return to our radio example. Say you have two radios on at the same time. At first, they’re on different channels and playing different stations. But the longer you change stations, the closer you get to playing the same station. “Catching a vibe” with someone works the same way! The longer you talk or chill with someone, the more likely your energies will sync up.
“Vibing” This term is often used interchangeably with “hanging out” or “chilling.” If someone’s “vibing” with someone else, they’re most likely spending time together, having a good time, and connecting on an emotional or spiritual level.
“Chill vibes” If someone has “chill vibes,” they’re super mellow. They’re most likely the laid-back one of the group and like to go with the flow. In other words, they’re as cool as a cucumber!
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