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The Life of an ENFP

Here is just a snapshot of how my life has always been.

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The Life of an ENFP
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Extroverted. iNtuitive. Feeling. Perception.These are the words said to describe my personality type after I took the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. As I looked more into what it really means to have this personality, I was surprised by just how accurate the results were. If you know me well enough, then you will know just how accurate these 5 qualities of an ENFP are.

1. Though we are happy and cheery 99.9% of the time, we have our days.

Close ones will know that these "days" include shutting ourselves down and not talking to anyone. This is particularly true for myself, and it should be known that if this happens, ENFPs just need a few hours alone to de-stress.

2. We can be quiet extroverts.

I've generally always considered myself an extrovert. I love talking to people, getting to know them with real conversations, not just small talk. We thrive off of talking to those around us, but also are sure not to over-extend ourselves and become too emotionally attached. We talk to others and help them out as much as we can and don't want to burden others with our problems, hence being extroverted with others and talking with them, as well as being exceptional listeners.

3. We are natural leaders, but don't like to control people.

As someone who enjoyed doing extracurriculars in high school and still continues to participate in them through college, this characteristic is pretty accurate. I enjoyed being a part of those who were considered to be leaders in the community, but didn't enjoy having to control others as much, but did do it when necessary and needed.

4. We don't actually wear our hearts on our sleeves

Though we are known as a very emotional people, we don't really show all of our emotions. We're basically a mix between an open and closed book, as we don't show our real, true, or deeper emotions because we are so focused on others.

5. We hold onto everything.

We remember every situation, conversation, and moment that may have not been the best, or maybe it was the best. We are known as the bubbly people who help others no matter what, but we always hold onto our emotions, whether they are good or bad ones. Personally, I remember conversations and moments vividly, good ones, bad ones, or any inbetween (but mostly the ones where I'm laughing my butt off with my friends, those are the memorable ones).


So there it is. A deeper look into my personality type and helping explain the way my mind thinks. Extroverted, but introverted. iNtuitive with those around me. Feeling every single emotion out there. Perceiving what is going on around me and how I will affect the situation. I couldn't explain myself to others any better. Here's to my fellow ENFPs, keep helping those around you, but remember to take care of yourself. You are amazing human beings.

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