ESTP (Practitioner Who Lives In The Present)

 ESTP (Practitioner Who Lives In The Present)

1. Summary

ESTPs are active, easy-going, naive and straightforward, enjoying the present rather than planning for the future. ESTP-type people are realistic, open-minded, and tolerant. ESTPs like to act rather than talk. When problems arise, they are happy to deal with them. They are excellent problem solvers.

Some books call them entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, initiators, etc., which means that ESTPs like to communicate with many people, work is full of adventure and fun (even exciting), seize opportunities at any time, and prefer to self-organize, Instead of being arranged by others, it is a practitioner who lives in the moment and arranges his own destiny.

2. Analysis 

ESTPs make up about 5%-6% of the population.

ESTPs like to pay attention to people, things, and everything that is happening on the outside (E). They prefer to perceive the world around them in a first-hand, down-to-earth way (S), and use this as a basis for making logical decisions without personal likes and dislikes (T). These characteristics constitute an impromptu, flexible, and constantly responsive lifestyle (P). The combination of "extroversion" and " seeking truth from facts" makes ESTPs tend to like being there, clinging to what's in front of them, because only "now" is the only thing that is reliable and can be trusted.

In terms of learning preferences, ESTP type students generally prefer hands-on (chemistry) or practical subjects (such as English), mathematics (algebra) is also good, and generally there are no subjects that are too prominent or lame, if any, That is when ESTPs feel they are useless or impractical.

ESTPs are one of the most charismatic and judicious of the 16 types. Most ESTPs have a very attractive appearance (especially their eyes), they are very good at talking, and their greatest strength lies in their power to make things happen. Ignore any immediate or future difficulties, but do everything possible ( and in many cases even unscrupulous) to complete the current task in the way that is most beneficial to you. They have the strongest adaptability and sharpest speculative vision, and their sensitivity and persistence in current interests make them the type who will never suffer "immediate losses". Their excellent eloquence keeps their words so beautiful and seemingly perfect and impeccable. Although sometimes the words seem superficial, illogical, and full of suspicions of deceit and deceit, no one can deny that what they said at that time did the best for them, and many times what they said was very far from the truth. It's far away, but it's what everyone present likes to hear, and even those who can see into it have to admit that they're comfortable listening, and the ability to exaggerate -- people talk to people, ghosts talk to ghosts -- ESTPs are social geniuses from the very beginning. They are very easy to gain the trust and even love of strangers, and they are very comfortable in most business environments. Therefore, it is conceivable that most ESTPs have a natural super sales ability. In the process of contacting people, they will quickly understand how to make the other party accept themselves and what the other party wants to hear. They try to use various ways to influence the other party's psychology and behaviour. Move in the direction you want, and eventually make a deal (business). This can be said to be a quite extraordinary ability in the process of enterprise development, especially in the initial stage, which is why many books refer to them as promoters or entrepreneurs.　

ESTPs are often seen as being ungrateful, reluctant, liars, and extremely philandering. This is because ESTPs are accustomed to asking for things. When they ask for you, they dare to say almost anything. However, if people ask ESTPs to fulfill their original promises, they often find that they will fail. .

But to be clear, personality has nothing to do with character. It is better to say that ESTP likes the new and hates the old. If a person's pursuit of new stimuli is strong enough, then a natural consequence is that he will pay less attention to the old stuff, which is not the ESTP's intention. Therefore, although ESTPs are the type with many bad reviews, they are actually the simplest, direct, sincere, and even pure type. They do lie a lot, however the meaning of their lies is different from that of other types such as INTJs, they rarely consider the impact of a lie on the distant future, they lie simply because doing so is beneficial to their current self, Because they attach too much importance to the situation and experience in front of them, the price of "living in the moment" is "being trapped in the moment", which is particularly evident in ESTPs. Not only that, ESTPs, like most SPs, never hide their selfishness, speculation, and dislike of the old, in other words, you may think they are a bit "bad", but they are so simple, so pure, so "no shrewd", So much so that the actual damage done by their " badness" is extremely limited - as long as you fully understand their character.

3. Traits and characteristics

The first contribution ESTPs make to their work is their appreciation and commitment to the present moment. The most important thing we learned from ESTP is that " now is the only moment you can grasp". Guilt about what happened in the past or fear of what has not happened in the future is futile, because ESTP believes that guilt about the past or worrying about the future will only affect the efficiency of the present, people should not be troubled by those unseen goals of the meta, but should Focus on moving forward now. If you are not satisfied with the present, you should try to change it immediately.

Like other thinking types, ESTPs clearly distinguish between family and work, personal and public. If an ESTP woman accepts these divisions, she can remain feminine without compromising her work contribution. But she still needs to work hard to convince people that work ability and feminine tenderness can coexist. Of course the ESTP Women's Friends are confident in their own nature from the start to truly convince others.

ESTP men fare better. Because they are restless, enjoy the present, and have a lively lifestyle that is incompatible with a work environment that emphasizes order, follow-through, and clear deadlines, although ESTP men are slightly more receptive, they still feel Pressured by differences in organizational climate and style, this pressure may trigger ESTPs' contempt and resistance to authority.

The ESTP's work style can be said to be a hodgepodge of styles, much depending on the work he is doing. If they give the right motivation and deadline, they will dive in and make the work productive and dynamic. Once the pace slows down, they relax and start hanging out and looking for people to chat with. ESTPs are less bound by procedures and schedules. The ESTP around you may suddenly start a debate, or burst into passion to lead his team and the organization through a new quest. But in fact, despite their innate leadership charisma, one would be better off not expecting ESTPs to guide the way, as they would rather be fully committed to the role of team members than to stand up and be leaders. Role.

ESTP is a piercing guru. Don't try to impress them with flashy rhetoric, not only will they see through it at a glance, but your personal credibility will be greatly reduced with him. ESTPs like to "do" -- even if it's playing a less-than-perfect solution. The heartbeat of the feeling type (S) is "doing is stronger than speaking". Instead of arguing about a problem, get hands-on. And the perceptive (P) let them know that if things don't go well, they can adjust their direction in the middle and ignore those rules and regulations. Once it's done, those gossiping people and the rules that get in the way are all meaningless, so let them go! Tomorrow is always a new day for ESTP! Today's past is past tense, and it is irrelevant. ESTP's "doesn't matter" attitude, whether as a leader or an employee, is likely to be criticized.

4. Preferred career fields

Preferred areas of work: Diverse service areas, service areas that require quick thinking/reaction in a rapidly changing environment can satisfy the curiosity and insight of this type of person. Such as: finance, commerce, sports, entertainment, business, etc.

Typical occupations preferred: Entrepreneur, insurance agent, civil engineer, budget analyst, promoter, stockbroker, sporting goods salesperson, strength trainer, police officer, fire-fighter, intelligence officer, travel agent, professional athlete, coach, Contractors, medical emergency technicians, journalists, video game developers, real estate developers, business operations consultants, technical trainers, travel agents, craftspeople, online dealers, etc.

5. Advantages and disadvantages of the work

1. Strengths at work may include

a)    Keen observation, excellent memory for actual information 

b)    The ability to understand what to do, and be realistic about what is necessary to get the job done 

c)    ability to adapt

d)    The ability to make work interesting and exciting 

e)    The fun of being part of a team 

f)     Practical, realistic and observational and a wealth of common sense 

g)    A step-by-step approach; the lively and fun atmosphere you create at work 

h)    Resilience, willingness to take risks and try new things 

i)      Willingness to accept differences and the ability to "follow trends" 

2. Weaknesses at work may include

a)    Difficulty working alone, especially for long periods of time 

b)    Do not like to prepare in advance; you have difficulty organizing your time 

c)    Inability to see opportunities and options that don't exist

d)    Impatient and/or intolerable administrative details and formalities 

e)    Difficulty making decisions and/or prioritizing plans 

f)     Impulsive tendencies and susceptibility to temptation or confusion 

g)    Difficulty seeing the long-term impact of things 

h)    Dislike excessive rules and bureaucratic divisions 

i)      Resist setting long-term goals and have difficulty meeting deadlines

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ISFP (Quiet and Beautiful Artist)

ISFP (Quiet and Beautiful Artist)

1. Summary

I think it's more appropriate to describe ISFPs as artists, they don't like to be public, and they express their deep emotions more and work than words. They are peaceful, humble, sensitive, patient, flexible, a little cunning and sullen, have strong personal ideas and their own values, and are unwilling to dominate and control others. They are interested in what they know and feel directly from their experiences, and are often artistically and aesthetically gifted, seeking to create a beautiful and secluded environment for themselves.

2. Analysis

ISFP personality types make up about 6%-8% of the general population.

First, ISFPs focus more on the inner world than the outer world (I), and they pursue the orderliness of their inner world. Think of the world itself as immediate and tangible(S). The ISFP takes emotional aspects into account in the decision-making process (F). They are very open to their every preference (P).

Like most IP types, ISFPs have no intention to control others and are indifferent and easy-going; at the same time, they are as flexible and changeable as most SPs, and SFs also show that they have delicate feelings and are sensitive to people. Compared with other types, ISFPs are more sensitive to others. , unwilling to influence or judge or change others—maybe not even want to interact with them, they just show their presence and that’s it.

In terms of learning preferences, ISFP students generally prefer hands-on (chemistry) or practical subjects (such as English), especially art subjects are of great interest to ISFPs. Like most SFs, human factors ISFPs have a greater impact, and teachers will greatly influence their preferences for subjects, but not as much as ESFs.

Since they are called artists, it goes without saying that ISFPs are talented in artistic creation - they not only like to enjoy beautiful things, but also are good at creating beautiful things. ISFPs have a very high talent for dealing with beauty, appreciating beauty and even creating beauty. A large part of this talent may come from their keen five senses. They are very sensitive to colour, smell, light and sound, and can detect The nuances that others cannot perceive at all, their discovery and pursuit of the beauty of details are also above most people. As a result, ISFPs tend to have a superior sense of music, painting, and various art forms that involve the senses. ISFP is the most beautiful of all types. The beauty of ISFP is a kind of quiet beauty. The beauty of ISFP is reserved, compelling and not lacking in affinity. It's called "Quiet Beauty".

ISFP is cunning, and it is mainly used as a compliment here, because although ISFPs are delicate and quiet, they are very smart, witty and practical, plus all FPs are mentally aged It is too small, so ISFP actually hides a kind of agility and naughty under the surface restraint. Like other SPs, they actually know very well what they want and how to get what they want.

Because ISFPs are very sensitive to sensory stimuli, they will especially pursue a comfortable life. The word laziness is suitable to describe it. Note that it is laziness, not laziness, which is different. They require comfort, harmony and beauty in everything they do, and the most beautiful and harmonious thing is a leisurely and elegant life. The state of making a heavy determination for something, and then gritting your teeth and clenching your teeth to the end is a victory, which is almost a fantasy for ISFPs.

Laziness also causes ISFPs to pursue material enjoyment. ISFPs may be the most demanding of material life among the 16 types of people. For example, ISFPs will carefully arrange every detail of their living environment, such as cooking a dish, they will pay attention to the problem of arranging the dishes, and then they will like more delicate or even gorgeous styles when decorating, such as carvings on door handles. Put a pattern on, right, and then have incense in the bedroom, a little flower in the toilet, etc... Whether it's food, a view, a dress (beautiful clothes), or a beauty, it's something that's going to get them going. It is for this reason that the ideal life of an ISFP often requires a lot of financial support.

The introverted feelings of ISFPs are due to the fact that they are too sensitive in their hearts and their pursuit of beauty and elegance makes them tend to be reserved. Compared with the invulnerable armour of ETJs, this kind of restraint is more like a layer of decorative veil, and it is easy to see that they are sensitive and full of emotional core when they uncover the veil of ISFP. Because of this, ISFPs seem to be more "bullying", although this is not completely true, but ISFPs are indeed quite sensitive to criticism and people they don't like. To a certain extent, they have a kind of Realistic perfectionism tendency, always hope that oneself is decent and harmonious in appearance, and behaviour, and this perfection requirement is difficult to achieve in reality, so for ISFPs, it is relatively difficult to gain self-confidence . Most ISFPs have some inferiority complex before they reach adulthood, even though they are already quite individual and attractive in the eyes of others.

ISFPs are very kind and easy to get along with. When they are with people close to them, they talk a lot, but this does not hide their introverted and quiet personality. What ISFPs really seek is rarely said directly. On the contrary, they tend to be in a rather passive position. They instinctively avoid and reject people and things that cause them to experience negative emotions, even though this sometimes damages their image of kindness. ISFPs basically do things by feeling. Because they are IFPs, it may be difficult for them to express their decisions in logically reliable language (that is, to explain clearly why they did it), but just do what feels good, and at the same time, they are also greatly influenced by others, and are also very sensitive to harm from interpersonal relationships. Compared with INFPs, ISFPs are less likely to feel wronged for others, so when they are offended by others, ISFPs get more angry, much bigger than ISTPs.

3. Traits and characteristics

There are very few leaders of the ISFP type. Although ISFPs are important members of the organization, they rarely occupy leadership positions, and they prefer those positions related to service. In fact, promotion doesn't matter to them, so most of them stay in concrete jobs. It's not that ISFPs are incapable; it's just that they don't want to be exposed.

ISFPs are generally easy-going and low-key, and they have little desire to influence those around them. They are so low-key that they themselves doubt their own motives, and perhaps wonder why they are reluctant to take care of others. These questions can cause them to doubt themselves.

Obviously, because of the F (affective) preference in this type, there are naturally more women than men in ISFPs. ISFP men are not as macho or rough as other emotional men. On the contrary, they are very easy-going, and will spend most of their time helping others, no matter the time of day. Whether it's helping others relax, helping others with advocacy, or making decisions about tough issues, ISFPs do their best to help others when they need it.

Like other emotional people, ISFPs feel guilty and self-blame when they don't do their job well, even if it's not sometimes their responsibility. They always try their best to sympathize with or do wrong, even the guilty party.

As we mentioned earlier, generally speaking, ISFPs have no leadership. Even leading them to take on the leadership position fails to leverage their strengths. Maybe in the short term, they are capable leaders, but in the long run, the anxiety of being on a job deadline all the time will be very painful for an ISFP who prefers to hide behind the scenes and not be known. If the position requires a high level of responsibility and front-of-house work, the ISFP will have to take the challenge with extraordinary energy. Their talent is in service. In fact, service is the cornerstone of the ISFP's motivation to provide the best service to the best of their ability.

The natural strengths of ISFPs at work are: supporting and helping others; finding solutions to seemingly rigid projects or relationships; win-win negotiation; using more effective communication methods or more to solve problems; connect people with tangible and achievable goals. Often times, it's the ISFPs that help us the most to see where a project needs to be done step-by-step, rather than swarming it. With the ISFP, any problem can be solved by breaking it down into manageable pieces.

ISFPs believe that people do their best work when they receive encouragement and help rather than criticism. So, if they lead, they silently support or work with their subordinates and colleagues. They may have difficulty describing the relationship between themselves and their subordinates, and they always describe themselves as being “available at any time." This inaction management approach builds. ISFP support and affirmation are often expressed in non-verbal forms. If your boss is an ISFP, the praise you receive is likely to be an act or an unexpected gift, and rarely verbal. A bouquet of flowers, an afternoon off, or a special treat is often an ISFP's recognition. ISFPs ignore clear, direct, and formal affirmation requests.

ISFPs believe that a happy team is a productive team. So put the effort into creating a pleasant environment, and productivity will follow. In a team action, any interrupted thought, like having a coffee with a colleague or needing a little time to listen to other people's questions, can help keep it interesting and self-motivating. Likewise, if not enough time is spent creating a spontaneous environment, ISFPs will not only become cynical and frustrated, but will see this as a reason for low productivity and absenteeism.

ISFPs are the kind of people who have good humane morals and practice them whenever they get the chance. For ISFPs, actions are more appropriate than words. Careers like teaching (especially elementary school teachers) that involve service, parenting, nursing, and clinical or educational psychology is best candidates for ISFPs.

4. Preferred career fields

Preferred fields: handicraft, craftsmanship, art, medical care, science and technology, sales, commerce, service industry.

Typical occupations preferred: Nursing Physician, Dental Hygienist, Interior Garden Designer, Fashion Designer, Customer Service Representative, Surveyor/Inspector, Nurse, Marine Biologist, Chef, Preferred Customer Sales Representative, Executive, Merchandise Planner, and Tourism Sales Manager.

5. Advantages and disadvantages of the work

1. The advantages of an ISFP at work may include:

a)    enthusiasm, generosity

b)    Loyalty to people and organizations you care about

c)    Pay attention to major details, especially those about others

d)    Thoughtful, with the ability to focus on the present

e)    Proactive willingness to support organizational goals

f)     Carefully assess flexibility and initiative when taking risks and experimenting with new approaches

2. Disadvantages of an ISFP at work may include:

a)    There is a tendency to accept only the superficial appearance of things and ignore the deep hints of things

b)    Make personal criticism and negative feedback tendencies

c)    Reluctance to prepare early; you have problems using your time

d)    Difficulty in decision

e)    Dislikes too many rules and structures that are overly complex

f)     Difficulty making logical decisions when your feelings conflict

g)    Unwillingness to risk breaking coordination with others in order to stand up for one's own ideas and positions

h)    There is a tendency to be overwhelmed by a large number of extremely complex tasks

i)      Oppose setting long-term goals, making it difficult to meet deadlines

j)      Does not consciously make direct reports or criticize others

 

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ESFP (Indispensable Treasure)

 ESFP (Indispensable Treasure)

1. Summary

ESFP types are playful in life, full of energy, use their intoxication to add fun to others, are adaptable, easy-going, and can participate in extreme activities while being enthusiastic and full of enthusiasm, and do not like to impose their will on others.

In some books, ESFPs are called performers and actors. I prefer to call them " treasures" because they like to show themselves in front of people and use their bodies, expressions, and language to amuse everyone. Look around and giggle with excitement, which is the norm for ESFPs. The ESFP is a curious and often surprising personality type. Excited, flexible, and loving life characteristics make the ESFP so ebullient in any setting. Regrettably, when they are depressed, it also negatively affects others. Fun is what drives the ESFP.

Special Note: ESFPs like to watch entertainment variety shows, adventure novels, love to travel, and are very sensitive to sound. 

2. Analysis

The ESFP personality type accounts for about 8%-9% of the general population.

ESFPs prefer interesting people and things. They love socializing and interacting with people (E), and they like to feel concrete and realistic about what is happening in the moment (S). These feelings are based on supervisors who use personal values ​​to make decisions (F). As a result, they prefer a flexible, natural and leisurely lifestyle (P).

In terms of learning preferences, ESFP students generally do not like physics and mathematics, and prefer hands-on (chemistry) or practical subjects (such as English), but human factors may have a greater impact on ESFPs, which means that if ESFPs Like their teacher, or the teacher likes her (him), which subject will their academic performance be better. This is especially true for ESFPs. So the best way to get them to listen to you or get them to improve their academic performance is to praise! Boast! ! Boast! ! !

As a member of SPs, ESFPs also have similar characteristics to other SPs. For example, being late, doing things based on interest, poor time planning and not good at abstract thinking; but the hands-on ability is quite strong, and can use the body well. ESFP is the most enthusiastic type of interpersonal communication among SPs. ESTP's interpersonal communication is easy to be utilitarian, while ESFPs play with you purely because they like you, which also makes it easy for them to get the most friends and the most friends. wide circle of people. ESFPs are amazingly gifted in theatrical performances, they can sing, dance...especially jokes with little to no learning. ESFPs have an innate sense of humour, they can remember all kinds of funny jokes and say it again and again, even those things that others think are trivial once they have narrated them. Being so funny, their ability to turn the mundane into fun is a must. Therefore, they are usually the pistachios in the group. Generally speaking, if there is an ESFP in a group, many times it will happen that everyone is listening to him alone, and they will easily become the focus and center of various gatherings. .

The term " treasure" is apt to describe the ESFP. ESFPs are the most expressive, enthusiastic, and likable of the 16 types. The word "passionate" is tailor-made for ESFPs, and keeping that in mind will also help find them quickly. ESFPs are also one of the least afraid of talking to strangers, and their F preference actually makes them more likable than ESTPs. In fact, although types like ESTP and ENFP are also likable, they are conditional, that is to say, only a certain group of people will like them. ESFP is likeable, and it is suitable for both men and women. , The old and the young can eat it all, so it can also be called "the heartthrob." A heartthrob does not mean that this person is particularly beautiful; in fact, it is not easy to become a heartthrob simply by being beautiful, because you will be jealous of the same sex, so many people of the same sex will not like you, so it is impossible for you to become a heartthrob.  The amazing thing about ESFPs is that no matter if they are male or female; their same sex doesn't hate them. You have 100 reasons why ESFPs are frivolous, simple, lack depth and sometimes lack of responsibility, and yet you have no reason not to like them.

ESFP especially likes to travel, because travel means adventure, and it means to keep in touch with new and interesting places and people, and constantly discover the beauty of the existence of this world, and this can be seamlessly combined with the character of ESFP.

Although ESFPs have many friends, ESFPs never let friendship become their burden. Their enthusiasm comes and goes freely, and they often move freely between different circles. They feel happy with you, and they will entangle with you. Play, but if the dullness and boredom start to set in, they quickly slip away to find new fun elsewhere. For ESFPs, the whole world is like a playground, and they are at the center of the playground, and their task is to play project after project. Therefore, ESFPs are also the youngest in terms of psychological age among the 16-type personalities, even in old age. They are all old urchins, children who will never grow up.

ESFPs are the 16 types of people who are the most materially casual (spending money like water). Unless there are environmental constraints or work needs, the word financial management is not related to them. Their generosity in property makes their popularity very good, so ESFP is also a type that is very good at selling in general. The vast majority of ESFPs are sales geniuses, not because of how eloquent they are, but because they are so likable that you can't reject his product just because you like him. Likewise, when it comes to love, ESFPs are quite a duck to water. Most of the time, ESFPs, no matter how they look, are not lacking in the favour of the opposite sex, and there are usually many suitors around them. Falling in love with ESFP is definitely an unforgettable experience, because you will usher in the happiest time in your life, ESFP's unique childlike innocence and the ability to make others happy makes them a natural lover and the best.

Special note: ESFPs seem to like to call themselves "babies", and the same is true for men, but they don't express it to outsiders.

3. Traits and characteristics

ESFP's work style is enthusiastic and full of pleasant exchanges. They always get the job done, maybe sometimes they don't show up on the spot like everyone else, they don't always have to be on time, and sometimes they go in and out, but in the end they always get the job done. Also, while ESFPs are always in charge of the various social gatherings in the office, whether it's a birthday lunch, a farewell party, or some other celebration, there are times when they neglect details, such as forgetting to prepare napkins or forgetting to preheat coffee.

Usually, ESFPs are hyperactive, and you might think they burn all the fat and must be in great shape. In fact, ESFPs are always battling obesity regardless of whether they are male or female. 

One advantage of the ESFP is that multiple projects in a work environment go hand in hand. They are empathetic and can inspire colleagues to achieve goals together. They accept changes in their environment happily and flexibly. All emergencies, big and small, are viewed by the ESFP as a welcome spice, not an intrusion. A multi-sided and hectic day may fail to complete a certain task, but it will motivate the ESFP to get to work early the next morning. An unexpected event, a change in the plan can make the ESFP's day fly by, and it is extremely efficient, so working with the ESFP is a lot of fun.

Another advantage of the ESFP is the ability to recognize everyone's differences and their work steps. ESFPs are keen observers, able to sense what is happening to others, and to respond quickly to the actual needs of others.

A final advantage of ESFPs is their attitude towards the pressure of deadlines. No type is as poised as the ESFP, waiting for the final verdict to relieve stress with the right actions. We rarely see ESFPs regretting what has happened. Usually, they feel a little guilty and move on.

Let's talk about the disadvantages of ESFP

Like other types, ESFPs also have their faults, as the existence of happiness itself, ESFPs reject everything that is opposed to happiness, their boring, boring, heavy people or things are the most impatient - repetitive and boring things, people who don't understand jokes, impersonal masked guys - these are all things that ESFPs want to leave quickly, and they also often have a habit of avoiding responsibility because all responsibility seems to them. very heavy. If ESTPs often leave without benefit, ESFPs have a tendency to leave without joy, once ESFPs feel that you are putting too much pressure on them and that talking to you is rather boring, they will not stay with you, which is also Often hurts some people around them.

ESFPs are prone to contempt for procedures and disrespect for organization and order at work. They may never stick to their jobs. While they would have legitimate reasons to explain the absence, the performance could be detrimental in the long run.

Perceiving people, especially ESFPs, have difficulty making schedules part of their lives. They like to focus on the present and ignore the schedule. ESFPs can be troublesome at best, and get in the way at worst.

Another disadvantage they may have is their inability to appreciate the long-term consequences of their behaviour. ESFPs tend to live in the moment and fail to see how their actions, decisions or actions will affect the bigger picture. As a result, travel on a whim and a casual sentence will cause serious consequences that they never imagined. They are by no means deliberately guilt-inducing, but they are always very disturbing to the client.

In terms of personal growth, ESFPs need to look for elements to perfect themselves from the opposite. All an ESFP needs is a little poise, a little depth, a little foresight and a little patience. If they can remove these obstacles while playing to their strengths while imposing a few disciplines on themselves (though this is still difficult to achieve in adulthood), ESFPs can show a gift for service. They can be distinguished lecturers, educational practitioners (especially elementary education), religious leaders, businessmen, athletes or coaches.

4. Preferred career fields

Preferred areas: education, social services, health care, entertainment, business, services, etc.

Typical occupations preferred: Early childhood education, PR professional, labour relations mediator, retail manager, merchandise planner, promoter, team trainer, performer, social worker, dentist, beneficiary, financier, tour operator, special Event Coordinator, Social Worker, Travel Sales Manager, Sports Equipment Salesperson, Financier, and Insurance Agent/Broker.

5. Advantages and disadvantages of the work

1. Advantages at work may include:

a)   Energetic and energetic fun at  work

b)   Ability to adapt well to rapid changes and transitions

c)   Sensitive to others' needs and eager to help them in real ways

d)   Likes nature; teamwork spirit

e)   The ability to make work interesting and exciting

f)   Practical and rich to try

g)   Loyal to the people and organizations you care about

h)   Flexibility and willingness to take risks and try new things

2. Weaknesses at work may include:

a)   Tendency to take things at face value and miss further hints

b)   Dislikes preparation in advance; has trouble organizing time

c)   Difficulty seeing opportunities and options that do not currently exist

d)   Difficulty making decisions

e)   Tendency to view failure as personal criticism and negative responses

f)   Resist the tendency to establish long-term goals and difficult deadlines

g)   Difficulty self-discipline or self-discipline

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INFP (Perfectionist Confidant)

INFP (perfectionist confidant)

1. Summary

INFPs, confidants, can also be called "healers", "visionaries" or “philosophers". Several important characteristics of INFPs include shyness, sensitivity, quietness, perfectionism and low self-esteem.

INFPs value inner harmony above all else. They are sensitive, idealistic, loyal, have a strong sense of honour for personal values, have firm personal beliefs, and have the spirit of devoting themselves to causes they consider worthy.

They appear indifferent to the outside world, but INFPs are very concerned about the inside. They are compassionate, understanding, and sensitive to the emotions of others. Apart from their values ​​being threatened, they always avoid conflict and have no interest in coercing or dominating others. INFPs often prefer to express their feelings in writing rather than verbally. INFPs may be most persuasive when they convince others of the importance of their ideas. INFPs rarely show strong feelings and often appear silent and calm. However, once they get to know each other, they become warm and friendly. INFPs are friendly, but avoid superficial interactions. They value those who take the time to think about goals and values.

Special Note: INFP tend to have a tendency of inferiority complex. Although many of them have outstanding abilities, they still feel that they are not good enough.

2. Analysis

The INFP personality type makes up about 3%-4% of the general population.

INFPs are introspective and focused (I); prefer to observe their surroundings in an abstract, visionary and imaginative way (N). Their decisions are based on personal values, subjective decisions (F), not to control others, but to assert themselves. INFP lives are very casual and flexible (P). I personally observe that ESTJs are more respected in theworkplace, and most managers are ETJs, which makes INFPs very embarrassed, which may make INFPs very uncomfortable in the workplace.

In terms of learning preferences, INFPs are different from common NPs. They are "big" in life, not "big" in learning, and even dig into details. Although doing so will be very tiring, it will make them feel more perfect.

Like most NFs, INFPs prefer liberal arts. INFPs especially like literature. There are almost no INFPs who don't like literature. So if you think you are an INFP and don't like literature, then you have to think about your personality type.

Perfectionism is a characteristic of INFP. Many types of people can be called perfectionism. The four types of NF are more extreme in this regard, but among the four types of NF, INFP is the most idealistic and perfectionist. The tendency is also the strongest, and this perfectionist tendency mainly points to themselves and those who are close to them, especially in terms of character or moral flaws, INFPs may be very sensitive. There is actually a more perfect world in the heart of INFPs, which is the source of their perfectionism, which eventually causes INFPs to be very disappointed in the real world. When evaluating themselves, the perfectionism of INFPs may be more extreme, hoping that they are good in all aspects and their inferiority complex has a lot to do with this perfectionism tendency to evaluate them. In addition, INFPs may have a deep understanding of shame and humiliation, and are easily influenced by various evaluative languages ​​from others. All in all, it is a combination of reasons that lead INFPs to become the most inferior type of 16- type.

An important characteristic of INFPs is that they are very imaginative. INFP is the most abundant type of "inner play" among the 16 types. That's why they can also be called "fantasy". Fantasy or more commonly, daydreaming, is a big interest of INFPs. They can even do nothing, just sit in a chair or lie in bed and dream continuously. For a few hours, then they will feel very satisfied, that is, it is easier to indulge in fantasies, which is often the same as INTPs indulging in thinking. INFPs are also called "philosophers" in some books. This is related to their questioning of the big questions in life that is, asking their hearts, what is the meaning of life? Why do people live? It's such a big problem that many people see as irrelevant. Of course, these big questions are important to everyone. Maybe everyone will ask themselves these questions at some stage in their life, and everyone will have their own answers, but INFPs like to ask these kinds of questions the most. The funny thing is that INFPs never think they have the answer, which is very different from the two types of NFJs. INFPs will always keep asking questions, which is why they are called "philosophers".

INFP's sensitivity endows them with a powerful intuition to perceive people's hearts and understand human nature. They can easily know what other people are thinking; especially they have a relatively high talent in understanding other people's emotions and emotions. This power of perceiving people’s hearts also makes INFPs very good at trying to figure out the meaning, innuendo, and they are very sensitive to these INFPs, although sometimes their judgments may not be accurate, but basically INFPs will instinctively feel that anything in relation to relationships cannot escape their eyes, as if they know everything. In fact, the title of INFP called “intimate person" has two meanings. One is the intimate person who knows and penetrates people's hearts. INFPs care a lot about the true appearance of people's hearts, and their perfectionism has caused a kind of spiritual cleanliness, that is, the extreme pursuit of "spiritual beauty", which is different from the ISFP's pursuit of beauty. INFPs are particularly unable to bear the falseness and ugliness of their own or others' minds, including incompleteness of their minds or souls,etc. These are things that INFPs don't want to feel. They hope that their own and other people's minds can be A state of complete harmony, and will strive to maintain. This matter is actually a kind of spiritual healing and healing. In other words, INFPs are good at listening and comforting others, and are good at making impetuous heart calm and helping others (often including themselves) Rediscovering the truest self is the second meaning of "confidant".

Special note: INFPs are not easy to be detected in life. Their sense of existence is very weak. If some people (women) are "weak" to the extreme, this person is likely to be an INFP.

3. Traits and characteristics

INFPs are most comfortable doing things that align with their values. However, as long as they are willing to change their perspective a little and see what they are doing that is not so interesting as a work of service to others, they will do it with all their heart and will not give up.

When INFPs are not taking on the leadership role of a team, what motivates them to work is the ability to find personal meaning in their work. When you're underpowered and underperforming, your INFP colleagues are likely to sit on the side-lines indifferently. Their most typical idea is "individuals do their own work." But if you have an INFP boss, or your job is closely tied to an INFP's interests, he can become very controlling.

Typically, there are very few INFPs in high-ranking positions, and even rarer among them are CEOs. However, once an INFP becomes a very senior leader, he can always keep his subordinates loyal. He is good at balancing task completion and team members' feelings. As an INFP subordinate, you can develop freely and get a lot of affirmation, and someone will listen to you. As long as you work hard and don't touch the INFP's personal value, even if you fail, your efforts will be affirmed and encouraged. Because INFPs give people a sincere feeling, people will not express different opinions easily, so the open conflict in the team will be greatly reduced.

It is very difficult to get an INFP to forgive you if you offend the INFP's value system, if they are willing to forgive you. The "I" and "F" sides of INFPs make it difficult for them to forgive those who violate their values, and their "N" and " P" sides make them seem nonchalant in any situation. INFPs say "it's okay" and "it doesn't matter" when in fact getting their forgiveness is not as easy as it seems. If an EJ makes a mistake and apologizes, the INFP will give him a typical “INFP" response of "its okay". EJ naively thought it was all right, but it wasn't at all.

In INFPs, there are more women than men. This is because women tend to show a preference for emotion. INFPs are passionate about working to improve people's lives, such as against drinking and driving, and promoting women's liberation. If you're looking for an INFP in power, it's easiest to find in a social movement or social organization of this nature.

For men who think INFPs take on leadership roles, it takes both vision and excellence. Once a leader, he is an inspirational leader; however, the trivial details of everyday life can also ruin the leader. Some people might criticize him for being too gentle, casual, and unmanly, so he made a very tough stance to show his masculinity.

Let’s talk about the shortcomings of INFPs. Obviously, the overly sensitive personality makes INFPs easily injured in interpersonal relationships, because their defense in this area really needs to be strengthened. They care too much about whether others like them, or INFPs are the least likely What they like is that others don’t like them, and a little disharmony in interpersonal relationships will make them feel uneasy; if INFPs are too sensitive in interpersonal relationships, and at the same time they imagine others to be too sensitive, in fact, they will be a negative influence on interpersonal relationships. On the one hand, most people will find it difficult to get along with those INFPs who are too sensitive, because it seems that whatever they say may hurt them; on the other hand, if the INFP thinks about others too sensitively, it is easy to think too much about them. , but make the other party feel unbearable. Any objection can make the INFP very nervous; but as we mentioned earlier, despite the strong emotions inside, the INFP on the surface tends to be very tolerant of other people's objections. Whether male or female, INFPs want to help others develop themselves and gain independence. But they are often caught in a conflict, not knowing whether to guide each other directly or indirectly persuade each other. If the scale of the two is not properly grasped, others are likely to misunderstand the INFP, either thinking that he is too controlling, or that he is beating around the bush. ESTJs with four letters different from INFPs are most likely to have similar misunderstandings about INFPs and thus offend INFPs.

Changes in the work environment can make INFPs deviant. If the work environment is very negative, INFPs may become restless and exhibit some of the avoidance tendencies that F-types tend to have. At this time, the INFP will appear unresponsive or overly sensitive, which is very different from the usual INFP. In more extreme cases, the INFP can be manic and unstable, sometimes a depressive, sometimes an angry critic, often bringing out old accounts that have nothing to do with the current situation.

If INFPs feel that work is not always done perfectly and time is never enough, this leads to serious self-criticism. They are so demanding of themselves that they refuse to accept help from superiors, colleagues and subordinates.

Objectively speaking, INFPs are not weak, but  have set the standard too high in their heart.

4. Preferred career fields

Preferred fields of work are: creative, artistic, education, counselling, research, religion, health care, technology and other fields.

Typical occupations preferred: Human resources worker, social science worker, team building consultant, career planner, editor, art director, architect, fashion designer, journalist, art director, interpreter and translator, entertainment industry, legal mediator People, massage doctors, psychological counsellors, psychologists, consultants.

5. Advantages and disadvantages of the work

1. Advantages at work may include:

a)    Thoughtful and able to focus on an issue or point of view

b)    Desire to think outside the box and consider new possibilities

c)    Actively engage in and believe in the cause

d)    Works well alone when necessary

e)    Has a natural curiosity and skill in collecting all the information

f)     Seeing the bigger picture and seeing the connection between awareness and behaviour

g)    Insight into the needs and motivations of other people

h)    Highly adaptable, can quickly change your driving speed and goals

i)      Works extremely well with people on a one-to-one basis

 2. Weaknesses at work may include:

a)    Must be in control of the scheme/plan or you may lose interest

b)    There is a tendency to become disorderly, and it is difficult to grasp the priorities

c)    Reluctance to do work that conflicts with one's own values

d)    Reluctance to do things the traditional way

e)    Natural idealism, which may keep you from realistic expectations

f)     Hate to behave in a traditional or customary way

g)    Difficulty working in a competitive, stressful environment

h)    Unwilling to punish the direct perpetrators, unwilling to criticize others

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