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What is an INFP Personality Type
(The Empath)?
People with an INFP personality type tend to be reserved, idealistic, and adaptable in their behavior. They are curious people, often lost in thought. They enjoy being by themselves or with small groups of people and prefer to listen to and contemplate the thoughts of those around them.

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What is an ESFP Personality Type
(The Entertainer)?
People with an ESFP personality type tend to be friendly, opportunistic, and supportive in their behavior. They usually go with the flow of things. They love parties and are often the center of attention.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Communication

How can INFP and ESFP types communicate effectively with each other?

INFP and ESFP personalities both possess Feeling and Perceiving traits, meaning they tend to process emotionally and seek last-minute opportunities. However, INFPs are also more reserved, creative thinkers while ESFPs are charismatic, practical problem-solvers. INFPs should share openly with ESFPs while ESFPs should respect INFPs desire to spend time alone by utilizing other forms of communication, like email.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Conflict

How can INFP and ESFP types resolve conflict?

Since INFPs and ESFPs are both Feeling personalities, they should openly share how they feel in times of conflict. Though both personalities dislike conflict, it’s helpful to keep in mind the benefits of fixing a tense situation. To avoid some of the stress, INFPs should be more vocal about their perspective, while ESFPs should be conscious of INFPs’ need for personal space and allow them to be alone to process if needed.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Trust

How can INFP and ESFP types build trust?

INFPs are more likely to trust ESFPs who affirm their creative ideas and allow them space to work independently from others.

ESFPs tend to trust INFPs who spend time with them and get to know them while recognizing and affirming their attention to small details and specifics.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Working Together

How can INFP and ESFP types work together?

INFPs offer innovative ideas and forward-thinking to a workplace, while ESFPs bring a focus on the present and sensible solutions. INFPs can help ESFPs become better listeners, while ESFPs can help INFPs express themselves more openly.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Change

How can INFP and ESFP types deal with change?

Due to their Perceiving trait, INFPs and ESFPs tend to be naturally accepting of new situations. They are adaptable personalities who tend to crave unexpected experiences and appreciate positive change.


Managing Stress

INFP and ESFP types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Managing Stress

INFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Analyzing specific facts or data
  • Considering small details and specifics
  • Large groups of unfamiliar people
  • Negative mindsets and pessimism
Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Managing Stress

ESFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Pointless routines or tasks
  • Uneventful points in their social lives
  • Disapproval or rejection from others
  • Overly analytical or fact-based jobs

INFPs should avoid expressing themselves too conceptually around ESFPs, while ESFPs should avoid focusing too much on the specifics of a situation around INFPs.


Encouraging and Motivating

INFP and ESFP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Motivations

INFP types are motivated by...

  • Listening to and helping others
  • Spending time alone to regroup
  • Contemplating philosophical or complex challenges
  • Flexible schedules that allow room for change
Myers-Briggs INFP & ESFP Motivations

ESFP types are motivated by...

  • Building connections with others
  • Attending concerts and parties
  • Beautiful spaces and art pieces
  • Entertaining those around them

INFPs can motivate ESFPs by spending time with them in an artistic space, while ESFPs can encourage INFPs by giving them space to recharge.


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