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▼ ISFP - The Artist ▼

ISFP is a four-letter code representing one of the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving)

People with an ISFP personality are frequently described as quiet, easygoing, and peaceful. Unlike extroverts, who gain energy from interacting with other people, introverts must expend energy around others.

approximately 5 to 10 percent of people have an ISFP personality type.

ISFP Strengths

A peaceful, caring, and considerate nature. They're kind, friendly, and sensitive, with an easygoing attitude. They tend to accept other people as they are.

Great attention to detail. Their quiet calmness lends itself to tasks that require care and focus.

Focus on the present. They spend more time thinking about the here and now than worrying about the future.

Diligence. They tend to be doers rather than dreamers.

Practicality. ISFPs don't do well with abstract theories unless they can see some type of practical application. They excel at projects and in learning situations that involve hands-on activity.

ISFP Weaknesses

Indecisiveness. They like to keep their options open, so they often delay making decisions to see if things change or new options arise.

Trouble with abstract ideas. ISFPs don't do well with abstract theories unless they can see some type of practical application. They prefer learning situations that involve gaining hands-on experience.

Avoidance of conflict. Although this can be a positive in many situations, it also means they tend to bury issues rather than deal with them head-on.

Introversion. They typically need space and "alone time" after interacting with others.

Cognitive Functions

Dominant: Introverted Feeling

ISFPs care more about personal concerns rather than objective, logical information.
People with this personality type deal with information and experiences based upon how they feel about them.
ISFPs have their own value system and create spontaneous judgments based upon how things fit with their own idea.

Auxiliary: Extraverted Sensing

People with ISFP personalities are very in tune with the world around them. They are very much attuned to sensory information and are keenly aware when even small changes take place in their immediate environment. Because of this, they often place a high emphasis on aesthetics and appreciate the fine arts.

They are focused on the present moment, taking in new information and then taking action. They have a strong sense of their immediate surroundings, often noticing small details that others might overlook. When remembering events from the past, they are able to recall strong visual imagery and sights, smells, and sounds can evoke powerful memories associated with those senses.

Tertiary: Introverted Intuition

This function tends to run in the background, feeding off of the extraverted sensing function.
As ISFPs take in details about the world, they often develop "gut feelings" about events and situations. While they generally do not like abstract concepts or ideas, this introverted intuition function may lead them to experience epiphanies about themselves and others.

Inferior: Extraverted Thinking

One weakness that ISFPs may have is in organizing, although they may use this function more prominently in certain situations.
This function is all about looking for the most efficient way to do something. An ISFP might become focused on being very precise about the details and finding the most effective way to express an idea.

ISFPs You Might Know

Marilyn Monroe,
Prince
Lana Del Rey
David Beckham
Ryan Gosling
Micheal Jackson
Princess Diana
Bella Swan (Twilight)
Zuko (Avatar)
Harry Potter

Popular ISFP Careers

Artist
Composer or musician
Chef
Designer
Forest ranger
Nurse
Naturalist
Pediatrician
Psychologist
Social worker
Teacher
Veterinarian