ENFP Weaknesses

Although ENFPs have many wonderful skills and strengths that can benefit everyone around them, they also have blind spots that can negatively impact them. If ENFPs don’t learn to manage or overcome potential areas of weakness, their strengths may be overshadowed and their positive impact dampened.

ENFPs may have a hard time focusing on specific tasks. They tend to look at the big picture and take things as they come, which means that small responsibilities may slip through the cracks. However, once ENFPs are aware of this tendency, they can take the necessary precautions to prevent forgetfulness, like writing things down in a planner.

They also have a tendency to overthink things. Their natural ability to think hypothetically often leads them to wonder about different possibilities. ENFPs are like to have a lot of “what if” questions floating around their minds. To help avoid the negativity that this can often bring, ENFPs should avoid letting their minds wander too far by catching themselves and consciously changing the topic they’re thinking about.

ENFPs tend to seek approval from others. They want to be well-liked and often try to adapt to what they think other people want. They should avoid pushing this too far by learning to detach themselves a bit from others’ opinions.

They can be unorganized or chaotic. They tend to be naturally comfortable with some level of disorder, which can frustrate people around them. When they need to be more organized, ENFPs can take advantage of helpful tools, like reminder notifications, to-do lists, and planners.

When ENFPs make the effort to recognize and overcome their blind spots, they can take steps toward self-improvement. Implementing small changes, one at a time, can lead to major growth and long-term development.