Personality and Personal Growth: ISFP Personality
When you have the ISFP personality type, there are a number of things you want to understand about your personality. You want to know about the various traits and attributes so that you can use them to create a personal development plan that will help you to achieve your goals. This is one of the #1 most comprehensivePsychology Books ever written, and it's free on Kindle (Get a copy, because it's like a Masters Degree wrapped-up into a single book). However, I recommend that you upgrade to the Print edition, because that copy comes with images.
The person with the ISFP personality type is usually a caretaker and they like to live in the present. They use low-key enthusiasm and cheerfulness to enjoy their surroundings. They are often spontaneous and flexible, preferring to go with the flow than have a plan to work with. They are generally difficult to get to know well and they are usually unassuming and quiet. However, once someone does get to know them, the ISFP person is eager to share their lives with them and they are friendly and warm.
This personality is able to see the beauty in almost any environment. They are usually good when it comes to art and they are attuned with sensory experiences. They can easily manipulate objects and can turn almost anything into a creative tool.
The ISFP person is rarely judgmental and they tend to be tolerant to all people. They are heavily loyal to those they love. They make it a point to support and accept other people no matter what. However, they do have a strong core of values that they use to guide their own lives that they take seriously.
Looking at the ISFP Personality Type in the Population
When you know how this personality type is in the population, you will have a better idea about how common it is. In the entire population, this is the fourth most common personality. The following statistics demonstrate the ISFP personality in the population:
When looking at the general population, nine percent of people have an ISFP personality
When looking only at men, eight percent of the people have the ISFP personality
When looking only at women, 10 percent of the people have the ISFP personality
Common Hobbies Among those with the ISFP Personality
You need hobbies to have a complete life, but most people are unsure about which hobbies are the best for them to have. You want hobbies that work with your personality type so that they aid you in your personal development. Having hobbies that match you well also work to make sure that you will enjoy them and be able to use them as a way to feel more fulfilled. Hobbies that are common among those with this personality include:
Independent sports like swimming or skiing
Craft project
Dance
Intimate group entertaining
Nature
Art
Interesting Facts about the ISFP Personality
There are a number of truths that are common among people with this type of personality. Once you know what these are, you will be able to better see why you are the way that you are. It also gives you a better idea about things you might be more successful with. The following are facts that are common among people who have the ISFP personality:
The most common personality trait among this personality type is being easygoing
This personality usually has a low level of assertiveness when they are in college
They have a low chance of finishing their college degree
When it comes to children and finances, this type often has high levels of stress
This personality is not likely to own a small business or pursue an MBA degree
This type is at a higher risk for hypertension and heart disease
This personality does not tend to think fat into the future
This type prefers a work environment that is clear, simple and secure, and without extra work hours
They tend to work in business, healthcare and law enforcement
Famous People Who Share the ISFP Personality
Being able to see this personality type in action gives you a better idea of how this type affects people. Look at some famous people with this personality type to learn more and famous people with this personality include:
Cher
Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix
Barbra Streisand
Michael Jackson
Now you know more about the ISFP personality type and what you can do to use it in improving your life. You now have a better idea about the various traits and attributes that you have that will serve you when you are making your personal development goals. You also understand more about your personality type and what it necessary to keep you happy and fulfilled.
