Sure, I had a small idea of what I wanted to cover in this post, but for the most part I've been winging it the whole time! One of my favorites even mentions that, as a writer and avid reader, chances are I'm "already following a common story structure without even knowing it." Therefore, I should trust my intuition to guide me in the storytelling process, having read so many great stories that have no doubt imprinted on my psyche the basic elements of story structure (drama, tension, climax, etc.).Īnother interesting point just occurred to me: This entire blog post-and most of my other posts-was written by the seat of my pants. Other writing books quote similar passages. Basically, it means "trust your intuition." And being an INFJ, this is exactly what I needed to hear when I first read the book. "Trusting the process" is one of the many aspects I discussed in my recent article/review of a wonderful book on writing by Dean Wesley Smith. It's an extremely daunting process, but until I can work out the details of whatever I'm so deep in thought about, I don't feel complete or whole in any way.īut once I've had time to process the thoughts and emotions I'm feeling, I feel a renewed sense of energy, completion, and satisfaction that I just can't get otherwise. I've found-even before the MBTI-that I work best that way. (Which probably explains why I love journaling-aka "thinking on paper"-so much.) It's not that I'm unsociable rather, it's that I like to have time to process what's going on in my head. Sure, people who know me best see me as a fun-loving cut-up, but when I'm behind closed doors.I like to be alone behind them. This definition may not look like much, but when I saw the way the test expounded on small definition, it was like the people behind the scenes were reading my mind.Īs I began to analyze my own life, I saw that I was, in fact, an introverted person. While ESFPs do not shun the spotlight, they are more interested in simply living in the present and doing what feels right at that moment.After reading the results of my own test and finding out I was an INFJ, I was amazed at how accurate the results were. People tend to find them warm, sympathetic, and easygoing. They are able to sense what others are feeling and know how to respond. ESFPs are perceptive when it comes to other people. They also tend to dislike routine, enjoy new experiences, and are always looking for a new adventure. They will often rush into a new situation and figure things out as they happen. ESFPs live very much in the here-and-now and sometimes fail to think about how current actions will lead to long-term consequences. They figure things out as they go along.However, they excel in situations where they are allowed to interact with others or learn through direct experience. Because of this, students with ESFP personality types sometimes struggle in traditional classroom settings. ESFPs prefer to learn through hands-on experience and tend to dislike book learning and theoretical discussions. The "judging" nature in these types often complements the practical side of ESFPs. ESFPs tend to get along well with INTJ, INFJ, ISTJ, and ISFJ types, which may be a case of opposites attracting.
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