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INFP

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.

ISFP

What is an ISFP Personality Type
(The Creator)?
People with an ISFP personality type tend to be creative, unconventional, and empathetic in their behavior. They have a strong grasp of their senses and often have very vivid memories. They enjoy small groups of people and have a passion for helping others.

Communication

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Communication

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

Both INFPs and ISFPs are Introverted, Feeling, Perceiving personalities, meaning they are generally reserved, emotional processors, who prefer to avoid schedules and routines. However, INFPs are usually thinking about the future, while ISFPs are present-focused. INFPs should try to address one situation at a time with ISFPs, while ISFPs should avoid focusing too closely on details around INFPs.


Resolving Conflict

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Conflict

How can INFP and ISFP types resolve conflict?

Since INFPs and ISFPs are both Feeling personalities, they should each try to empathize with the other, while addressing their own feelings. To avoid stress, both INFPs and ISFPs should face the conflict, rather than avoid it; INFPs should try to focus on the here-and-now around ISFPs, while ISFPs should avoid getting too stuck on the specifics of the situation.


Building Trust

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Trust

How can INFP and ISFP types build trust?

INFPs are more likely to trust ISFPs who appreciate and value their creative solutions, while ISFPs tend to trust INFPs who can learn to live more in the present and appreciate moments of beauty.

Working Together

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Working Together

How can INFP and ISFP types work together?

Both INFPs and ISFPs bring empathy and adaptability to a workplace; however, INFPs also offer innovative solutions, while ISFPs offer attention to detail. INFPs can help ISFPs find creative ways to solve a problem, while ISFPs can help INFPs work through issues one step at a time.


Dealing with Change

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Change

How can INFP and ISFP types deal with change?

Due to their Perceiving trait, INFPs and ISFPs 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 ISFP 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 & ISFP Managing Stress

INFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Focusing on the present
  • Negative attitudes from others
  • Considering facts or data
  • Spending too much time around people
Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Managing Stress

ISFP types are easily stressed by...

  • Strict rules, regulations, and processes
  • Complex and hypothetical ideas
  • Criticism from those they value
  • Large groups of unfamiliar people

INFPs should avoid expressing themselves conceptually around ISFPs, while ISFPs should avoid pushing ISFPs to focus too closely on the present.


Encouraging and Motivating

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

Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Motivations

INFP types are motivated by...

  • Improving the lives of others
  • Taking time to recharge alone
  • Creatively solving difficult problems
  • Following flexible schedules
Myers-Briggs INFP & ISFP Motivations

ISFP types are motivated by...

  • Unexpected and exciting experiences
  • Learning about how things work
  • Creating something new and beautiful
  • Connecting with close friends and family

INFPs can motivate ISFPs by appreciating their ability to understand how things work, while ISFPs can encourage INFPs by affirming their creative and innovative solutions.


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