Levels of the ESFP
Ideal:
- Able to help others without neglecting their own needs (learns how to take time to be alone and reflect)
- Learned how to pay attention to important details
- Usually follows-through on their commitments to others because they want to be well-liked
- Able to deal with conflict and not become emotionally flooded or engage in passive aggressive behaviors
- In control of their emotions and feelings without flying off the handle when upset
- Ensures their family is in a safe and healthy environment
- Socially involved and active in their community (this could mean participating in school’s parenting committee or on with a church hospitality team)
- Disciplined with planning for the future albeit not a favorite activity (i.e. saving money)
- Able to be objective with concerns and criticisms
Medium:
- Ability to deal with conflict is average – it depends on their stress levels and emotional status
- Somewhat decent with keeping their appointments and attending events they agreed to attend
- Struggles with paying attention to details but can get by
- Things will begin to get messy but will make somewhat of an effort to clean
- Makes an effort to help others but may not always follow-through
- Wants to be helpful and prioritize family even if they struggle with balancing their other activities
- Enjoys helping others
- Takes things personally but tries to take constructive criticism
- Tries to be objective with problems even though it may be harder to look at both sides
Unhealthy:
- Higher likelihood to be emotionally erratic, especially if they’re a high FP combo
- Unable to finish assignments or tasks
- Neglectful with daily tasks (i.e. allowing laundry to pile up and not washing dishes, etc.)
- Difficulty with introspection and insight
- Stuck in the present and unable to effectively plan for the future
- Unable to deal with conflict at any level and will become passive aggressive
- Wants other people to cater to their needs and wants
- Refuses to be alone even though they’re emotionally unstable and volatile
- Mainly focused on their own needs and desires; difficulty paying attention to the needs of others
- Will avoid their problems by using unhealthy escape methods
- Ignores social norms and cues because they stopped caring
- May exaggerate or tell lies to avoid dealing with reality