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ESFP Main Page

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EExtravert. Outer-directed; active,
energetic, outgoing, and assertive;
versatile with broad interests

SSensor. Practical & task-oriented;
prefer action over reflection; excel at
handling details & concrete tasks

FFeeler. Make decisions based on
values and concern for others;
sensitive, caring & cooperative

PPerceiver. Outwardly open, receptive
and adaptable; slower to express
judgments or impose them on others

ESFPs’ Dominant Function

Extraverted Sensing

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“Lives in the moment”; relishes new experiences & challenges; attunes to concrete affairs & opportunities for action

ESFPs’ Auxiliary Function

Introverted Feeling

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Reflects on personal feelings & values; champions authenticity & individuality; drawn to nature, children & animals

Key ESFP Traits

  • Active, energetic, warm, caring, optimistic, and fun-loving
  • Seek and relish novelty: sensory, material, experiential and otherwise; enjoy new sights, sounds, tastes, fashions, and experiences
  • Attend to their appearance; often physically attractive and well-manicured; have an eye for aesthetics
  • Attune to and keep pace with what’s trendy and fashionable
  • “Doers”; prioritize action over prolonged reflection
  • Pragmatic; do what “needs to be done”; can be critical of those who get bogged down in excessive deliberation or negative emotions
  • Work to clarify, prioritize, and embody their personal values; develop an inner moral compass for navigating life
  • Strive to help and support others, particularly friends and loved ones; many count parenthood among their highest priorities and greatest joys
  • Form enduring emotional attachments to others (both humans and animals) engendering strong loyalty and investment
  • While loath to admit it, can exhibit heightened levels of pride, sanctimony, or entitlement; often struggle to see or concede their personal weaknesses
  • Participate in and contribute to valued organizations—religious, educational, community, or otherwise
  • Often have a knack for performance, excelling as actors, vocalists, and the like; can also contribute to their effectiveness as marketers and salespersons
  • Appreciate concrete and experiential modes of learning
  • Drawn to helping, enterprising, and hands-on occupations: education, ministry, counseling, sales, marketing, public relations, performance, culinary arts, cosmetology, landscape architecture, etc.

Learn More about ESFPs in Our Books:

My True Type: Clarifying Your Personality Type, Preferences & Functions

The 16 Personality Types: Profiles, Theory & Type Development

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More ESFP Resources:

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