MBTI - ENFP: THE CHAMPION

ENFPs are people-centered creators with a focus on possibilities and a contagious enthusiasm for new ideas, people and activities. Energetic, warm, and expressive, ENFPs love to help other people explore their their creative potential.
ENFPs tend to be curious about others and preoccupied with discovering the deeper meaning in people and ideas. They want authentic experience and often seek emotional intensity. ENFPs are easily bored by details and repetition and seek out situations that offer an escape from the mundane. Novelty is attractive to ENFPs, who often have a wide range of interests and friends from many backgrounds.

ENFPs are typically adept communicators, using their wit, humor, and mastery of language to create engaging stories. Imaginative and original, ENFPs often have a strong artistic side. They appreciate art for its ability to express inventive ideas and a create a deeper understanding of human experience.
ENFPs prize individuality and often consider the pursuit of happiness to be the highest priority in life, both for themselves and for others. They place great importance on personal freedom and want to be able to go wherever inspiration leads.

ENFPs是以人為本的創造者，喜歡盡力去傳達新想法，人們和活動的可能性。精力充沛，熱情，和富於表現，ENFPs喜歡幫助別人探索他們的創造潛能。ENFPs往往是好奇他人和專注於發掘人與觀念間更深層地含義。他們尋求真實的體驗，喜歡尋求強烈的情感。ENFPs很容易厭煩於繁文縟節，並尋求一個能擺脫世俗的位置。新穎相當吸引ENFPs，他們往往有廣泛的興趣和來自不同背景的朋友。

ENFPs一般善於溝通，用他們的機智，幽默和熟練的語言來創建引人入勝的故事。富有想像力和創意，ENFPs往往有強烈的藝術的一面。他們認為藝術能表達其創造性的觀念和創造一個更深入了解人類的經驗。ENFPs重視個性，常認為是追求幸福是生活中最高優先的，無論對自己和他人。他們認為個人的自由非常重要，並希望能隨心所欲。

RESEARCH ON ENFP

Interesting facts about the ENFP:
On personality trait scales, scored as Enthusiastic, Outgoing, Spontaneous, Changeable, Impulsive, Energetic, and Understanding
Scored among highest of all types in available resources for coping with stress
Among women, underrepresented among sufferers of heart disease
Among men, underrepresented among sufferers of chronic pain
Rated by psychologist as among most likely of all types to have trouble in school
Overrepresented among academically talented elementary school students
Personal values include Home & family, Friendships, Creativity, Learning, and Community Service
Commonly found in careers in counseling, teaching, religion, and the arts

關於 ENFP有趣的事實：
對人格特質量表，認為熱情，性格外向，自發的，善變，衝動，精力充沛，善解人意
在得分最高的所有類型的現有資源應付壓力
在婦女中，人數不足之間的心髒病患者
在男子中，人數不足的慢性疼痛患者中
心理學家評為最有可能為在所有類型的學校有困難
中所佔比例過高小學生學業成績優秀
個人的價值觀包括家庭與家庭，友誼，創新，學習和社區服務
常見的擇業輔導，教學，宗教，藝術

ENFP AT WORK

At work, the ENFP is concerned with using their creativity to express themselves and benefit others. ENFPs want to explore the possibilities for themselves and other people, and approach their work with vision and inspiration. They enjoy taking on creative or people-centered problems that call for an imaginative, original solution.
ENFPs are often motivated by their beliefs in humanitarian causes and want work that is consistent with their values. They are particularly interested in helping other people develop as individuals. They tend to choose careers that allow them to pursue ideals of personal growth and artistic expression.
ENFPs dislike routine work and want a variety of tasks and challenges. They prefer to set their own schedule and chafe when saddled with excessive regulations or mundane details. They seek out fun, novel tasks that allow them to be imaginative and relate to other people in an unstructured, supportive way.
The ideal work environment for an ENFP is relaxed and friendly, with few restrictions on creativity. The ideal job for an ENFP allows them to follow their inspiration, satisfy their curiosity, and develop solutions that benefit people in innovative and original ways.

POPULAR CAREERS FOR THE ENFP

Top careers for the ENFP include:
Actor
Musician
Dancer
Artist
Photographer
Clinical Psychologist
Counselor
Career Coach
Psychiatric Social Worker
Speech Pathologist
Public Relations Specialist
HR Manager or Recruiter
Ad Account Executive
Corporate Trainer
Event Coordinator

ENFP COMMUNICATION STYLE

ENFPs are enthusiastic, collaborative communicators who love exploring possibilites for people. They often enjoy getting to know other people and understanding what inspires them, and they are insightful about solutions to personal problems. Highly empathic, the ENFP can find something to identify with in almost every person they meet, and enjoys encouraging other people to develop and grow. ENFPs are typically optimistic and like to talk about opportunities for the future, motivating others to join them in their vision.

ENFPS AS PARTNERS

In relationships, the ENFP is warm, encouraging, and emotionally engaged. ENFPs connect with others by sharing their feelings and experiences. They are expressive with their mates and want their mates to share openly with them.
ENFPs place great importance on personal development; they encourage their mates to pursue their dreams and want the same encouragement back. They are accepting of their partners as individuals and are unlikely to pressure their partners into being or doing anything in particular. On the rare occasion that they object to a mate's behavior, it's likely to be because their values have been violated.
Although they are quite sensitive, ENFPs can be guarded when it comes to their deepest feelings. They dislike conflict and are likely to withdraw rather than engage in a difficult discussion. ENFPs are flexible and supportive, and would rather find a way to connect than butt heads. They are creative problem-solvers, and can often come up with original ways to compromise.
ENFPs can sometimes be unpredictable, as they follow their inspiration wherever it leads. They can seem unreliable, although they are usually very responsive when a partner is emotionally in need. The ideal mate for an ENFP supports their creativity and caring for others, and expresses appreciation for the ENFP's unique qualities openly and often.

ENFPS AS PARENTS

As parents, ENFPs are creative and devoted. They enjoy creating new experiences for their families and want to inspire their children to grow as individuals. Although they can be very passionate in their ideas about correct behavior, they are not often strong disciplinarians; they value close relationships above all else and may avoid discipline for fear that it will distance them from their children.
ENFPs deeply value their role as parents. However, they tire quickly when subjected to mundane chores and demands from their children. They get the most joy out of parenting when they are connecting emotionally with their children and joining them to explore possibilities for the future.

ENFP TYPE DYNAMICS

The core of the ENFP personality type is Extraverted Intuition. This dominant function guides the way ENFPs understand the world and take in information about their surroundings. When using Extraverted Intuition, ENFPs explore meaning and interpretations in the world around them. They see possibilities everywhere, and scan their environments for new people to connect with and opportunities to explore.

The auxiliary function for ENFPs is Introverted Feeling. This mental function supports their dominant Extraverted Intuition to help them process information internally. Using Introverted Feeling, ENFPs seek meaning and truth in their internal emotional experience. They weigh information they’ve taken in and find clarity based on their personal values.

The tertiary Thinking function is less developed for most ENFPs, especially early in life. When this function is not well developed, ENFPs may have trouble using objective logic in decision-making.

The inferior function for ENFPs, or that function which is least likely to be conscious and well developed, is Introverted Sensing. When this function is not developed, ENFPs can have trouble retaining and recalling practical, factual information, and may ignore aspects of their own physical experience.