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 ESFJ Personality Type
(The Provider)?
People with the ESFJ personality type tend to be empathetic, warm-hearted, and supportive in their behavior. They’re often social butterflies, and their desire to connect with people makes them popular. Highly aware of the others’ needs, they may seek to help frequently and sincerely.
Communication
How can INFP and ESFJ types communicate effectively with each other?
INFP and ESFJ personalities both possess the Feeling trait, meaning they are empathetic, conscientious, and enjoy communicating emotionally. However, INFPs are also more reserved, creative thinkers with flexible attitudes, while ESFJs are charismatic, organized, and practical problem-solvers. INFPs should listen to and connect emotionally with ESFJs, while ESFJs should give space to be alone when needed.
Resolving Conflict
How can INFP and ESFJ types resolve conflict?
Since INFPs and ESFJs are both Feeling personalities, they should address conflict by sharing how they feel and showing sensitivity to the other’s feelings. Though neither type enjoys addressing conflict, it’s helpful to keep in mind the benefits of fixing a tense situation. To avoid some of the stress, INFPs should share more of what they’re feeling out loud, rather than keeping it to themselves, while ESFJs should be conscious of INFPs’ need for personal space, allowing them to be alone and process if conflict becomes too tense. Because both personalities are naturally conscientious, conflict can be easily solved, as long as they remain empathetic and sensitive.
Building Trust
How can INFP and ESFJ types build trust?
INFPs are more likely to trust ESFJs who appreciate and encourage INFPs’ creativity and flexibility, while also allowing space for them to work independently on projects.
ESFJs may find it easier to trust INFPs who affirm ESFJs’ sensible ideas and goals; INFPs should also spend time with ESFJs and get to know them, in order to build a trusting relationship.
INFPs offer innovative solutions and an open mind to a workplace, while ESFJs bring present-mindedness and organization. INFPs can help ESFJs be more flexible, while ESFJs can help INFPs accomplish their personal goals.
Dealing with Change
How can INFP and ESFJ types deal with change?
Due to their Perceiving trait, INFPs tend to be more naturally accepting of a new situation. ESFJs may struggle a bit more with change, especially if it is unexpected, as it interrupts their plans. INFPs should help ESFJs process and understand the new situation, encouraging them to create a new plan or routine, which may provide ESFJs with a necessary sense of control.
Managing Stress
INFP and ESFJ 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...
Analyzing specific facts or data
Rigid or unnecessary routine
Large groups of unfamiliar people
Negative mindsets and pessimism
ESFJ types are easily stressed by...
Harsh criticism from others
Being forced to make quick decisions
Communication that lacks connection
Lack of quality time with friends and family
INFPs should avoid being too last-minute with ESFJs; instead, they should try to make loose plans in advance, so ESFJs can set expectations.
ESFJs can help INFPs by addressing conflict in private spaces, allowing them to feel more comfortable.
Encouraging and Motivating
INFP and ESFJ types can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
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
ESFJ types are motivated by...
Creating plans and schedules for other people
Following a set of rules and processes
Communicating casually and in a friendly tone
Considering multiple perspectives before making decisions
INFPs can motivate ESFJs by communicating positively and staying relatively organized in their workspace.
ESFJs can motivate INFPs by allowing them to work in on their own while following a flexible schedule.
16-Personality Test
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