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.
What is an ENFP Personality Type
(The Encourager)?
People with an ENFP personality type tend to be energetic, adaptable, and inventive in their behavior. They like to think up new, creative ideas and love sharing them with other people. They thrive in group settings and enjoy meeting new people.
Communication
How can INFP and ENFP types communicate effectively with each other?
INFP and ENFP personalities both possess the Intuition, Feeling, and Perceiving traits, meaning they tend to focus on the overall perspective, consider the feelings of themselves and others, and prefer to follow flexible schedules. However, INFPs tend to be more reserved and ENFPs are generally outgoing. INFPs should feel open to share their feelings with ENFPs while ENFPs should respect INFPs desire to spend time alone by utilizing other forms of communication, like email.
Resolving Conflict
How can INFP and ENFP types resolve conflict?
Since INFPs and ENFPs are both Feeling personalities, they should focus on communicating how they feel, while remaining calm and empathetic. To avoid a stressful confrontation, INFPs should be more vocal about their perspective, while ENFPs should avoid overcrowding INFPs, allowing them to take space to reflect.
Building Trust
How can INFP and ENFP types build trust?
INFPs are more likely to trust ENFPs who listen to and affirm INFPs’ ideas.
ENFPs tend to trust INFPs who are open, caring, and seek to create personal connections with them.
Both INFPs and ENFPs bring caring, creative thinking and adaptability to a work environment. However, INFPs are also strong, independent workers, while ENFPs are social and inviting. INFPs can help ENFPs become better listeners, while ENFPs can help INFPs express themselves more directly.
Dealing with Change
How can INFP and ENFP types deal with change?
Due to their Perceiving trait, INFPs and ENFPs 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 ENFP types need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
INFP types are easily stressed by...
Negativity from others
Closely analyzing facts and data
Large groups of unfamiliar people
Considering small details and specifics
ENFP types are easily stressed by...
Surplus of predictability in their lives
Spending too much time alone
Lack of independence or freedom
Idealistic expectations not being met
INFPs should take the time to socialize and build a relationship with ENFPs, while ENFPs should be conscious of INFPs’ time and energy levels and allow them to take the space they need.
Encouraging and Motivating
INFP and ENFP types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
INFP types are motivated by...
Helping others work through a problem
Spending time alone to recharge
Considering philosophical or complex challenges
Flexible schedules that allow room for change
ENFP types are motivated by...
Discussing new, creative ideas with others
Connecting emotionally with those around them
Participating in unique experiences
Feeling heard and understood by people
INFPs can motivate ENFPs by experiencing something new with them, like a new restaurant, while ENFPs can encourage INFPs by appreciating and affirming their contributions.
16-Personality Test
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