ESFP Description

Brief Description

Often called “the entertainer” or “the performer” ESFPs are driven to express themselves and their personal values and find it easy to captivate an audience when doing so. They are frequently seen as the life of the party for their fun-loving nature and desire to get everyone involved and having a good time living in the moment with them. This sometimes means that they are the loudest one in the room and command the attention of everyone around them. They have high energy and are always moving and keeping the energy up and going while also maintaining a relaxed and easy-going nature.

ESFP Way of Life

ESFPs are all about living in the moment and focusing on the present. They are extremely observant and good at reacting to what is happening in the moment. They do not execute strategy so much as tactics and like to exercise this skill through hands-on experiences. As a result, they are often up for whatever experience they can have from traveling to concerts to simply trying new foods. They are spontaneous but can take this trait too far and be impulsive and reckless at times by taking part in risky activities. ESFPs ultimately just want to live life to the fullest and in the most authentic way possible by listening to their hearts in the moment and following where their passion takes them. 

ESFP Philosophy:

ESFPs sometimes have problems with people not taking them seriously due to their focus on having a good time in the present, especially in their youth. However, ESFPs have a philosophical and intellectual side which becomes stronger as they age. ESFPs want others to think highly of them, and it hurts them when people do not respect their approach to philosophy and intellectual subject. ESFPs enjoy philosophy as they are able to apply it practically as part of real life and integrate it into their value system. They prefer to focus on the big picture ideas and not to dig deep into the details which have no practical use. This approach can be manifested in a like for self-help books and motivational speakers. Ultimately, ESFPs approach their philosophical and intellectual interest with enthusiastic passion and want to express their beliefs to others in a way that is authentic to them.

Time Orientation

ESFPs typically have a hard time planning for their future because they are unsure of what they want. They like to observe what everyone else is doing and the experiences that other people are having in order to determine what they want for themselves. Because thinking about their futures can cause them such stress, ESFPs can sometimes neglect thinking about it and other responsibilities in favor of focusing on the present. Despite this focus on the present, ESFPs can become nostalgic at times and feel that they need to make new memories. As they mature, ESFPs become more disciplined in doing what they are supposed to do.

Relationships

In relationships, ESFPs need their partner to be loyal to them and to give them plenty of freedom and choices. They want someone they can depend on and a rock so that they can feel free to explore. They seek to be authentic and fully express themselves with their partner and won’t stand for being smothered or repressed. For more on ESFP relationships and best romantic matches, click below: