Personality and Personal Growth:
ESFJ Personality

When you are of the ESFJ personality type, there are several traits and behaviors that you will likely exhibit. You can take advantage of these when it comes to creating a personal development plan and helping to put this plan into action.

Those with this personality take great pleasure in helping other people and being sensitive to various needs. They are heavily dedicated to all of the responsibilities that they have. When it comes to their emotional environment, they are highly in tune, seeing and being conscientious about the perceptions and feelings that others have about them. They like cooperation and harmony and are people that work hard to provide for and please others.

They put a lot of emphasis on tradition and loyalty. When it comes to friends and family, they make these people a top priority at all times.

They are very generous when it comes to their effort, time and emotions. They often see the concerns of others just like their own and treat problems like their own, making them a priority. They like to bring positive and order to the lives of others.
They have a strict moral code and expect the same from other people. Most of the world is black and white to the ESFJ person and they are never shy about telling other people about their behavior. They also feel that all people should share the same rules.

Looking at the ESFJ Personality Type in the Population

If you are an ESFJ personality type, you probably want to know how many other people share your personality. This is a very common personality, but you are likely not surprised to hear this. When looking at the population as a whole, this personality type is the second most common. The following statistics demonstrate the ESFJ personality in the population:

• When looking at the general population, 12 percent of people have an ESFJ personality
• When looking only at men, eight percent of the people have the ESFJ personality
• When looking only at women, 17 percent of the people have the ESFJ personality

Common Hobbies Among those with the ESFJ Personality

You need hobbies to be a well-rounded person, but to ensure that you are getting the most out of your hobbies, you have to choose the right hobbies. Your personality plays a major role in the hobbies that are going to be the best option for you. Remember that when you engage in your hobbies on a regular basis, that you are helping to enhance all of your personal development goals. Hobbies that are common among those with this personality include:

• Community volunteer work
• Family tradition celebrations
• Holiday celebrations
• Entertaining
• Cooking
• Social sports

Interesting Facts about the ESFJ Personality

When you are learning about this personality, you want to learn more about the hard facts that surround it. This helps you to get a solid understanding of what it means to be an ESFJ. It will also help you to learn more about yourself and why your personality is the way that it is. The following facts are true for almost everyone who as the ESFJ personality:

• When it comes to people with substance abuse, this group is underrepresented
• When it comes to having a higher power, this personality is second most likely
• They have a high chance of completing college
• At work, their values include clear structure, helping others and security
• Commonly found in the healthcare, education and religion fields
• Tend to be extremely good at dealing with stress
• Of all personalities, this type if most likely to be satisfied with their intimate relationship or marriage
• Of all personalities, this type is most likely to like their coworkers
• They are usually highly satisfied with their work

Famous People Who Share the ESFJ Personality

When you look at famous people, you probably wonder what makes them act the way that they do. This is largely dependent on their personality and the type that they are. The following famous people have the ESFJ personality:

• Sam Walton
• Sally Field
• Barbara Walters
• JC Penney
• Martha Stewart

You now have a better idea about what being an ESFJ means and what you can do to use your personality type to further your personal development. Use the traits that you have to find a solid career for yourself and to make sure that all areas of your life are more fulfilled. This information also helps you to ensure that you are using your personality to your advantage in all areas of your life.

References:

http://www.truity.com/view/types

http://www.mbtilist.com/