Do you ever wonder about the below-the-surface forces that help you get up in the morning, drive your decision-making, and ultimately impact how you operate in the world? There are ways to uncover your personality type and better understand your motivation and preferences — most notably through theMyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). When you are able to better understand what makes you tick, you can maximize your skills, and natural abilities in your interpersonal relationships and career.
The ENFP personality type is one of 16 different types described in the MBTI. If you are an ENFP, you are people-centered, creative, focus on possibilities, and have an innate enthusiasm for new ideas, experiences and people. While there are significant strengths to this personality type, it is important to dig deep to draw attention to possible blind spots.
What Does ENFP Mean?
Referred to as the “Champion” or “Encourager” personality type,ENFPstands for the four cognitive functions that help this group of individuals process information and make decisions. This acronym stands forextraverted, intuitive, feeling, and perceiving— serving as one of the core MBTI personality types.
Characteristics of an ENFP
These additional characteristics are also common among this personality type:
ENFP strengths and blind spots
No matter your personality, there are strengths and weaknesses that come forward in certain professional and personal situations. By determining what drives your motivation and preferences, you are better equipped to positively interact with people of different backgrounds and value systems.
Strengths associated with the ENFP personality include:
Weaknesses associated with the ENFP personality include:
Interpreting Your MBTI Results
Theresultsfrom the MBTI instrument are used to help participants become aware of their unique personality attributes and preferences. If you are found to be an ENFP personality type, there are no right or wrong preferences, and even though there may be a preference for doing one activity or task over another, it doesn’t mean you do not have the ability to successfully do both — it simply provides insight into different interests, behaviors, and perspectives.
MBTI results and mental health
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