In the MBTI type sixteen personality, ESFP is often called ‘performer’ or ’energy messenger’. They are naturally enthusiastic, socially affinity, and have extraordinary sensitivity to beauty and happiness. But do you know? ESFP can actually be further subdivided into two identity types: ESFP-A (confident type) and ESFP-T (sensitive type). Although these two identities belong to the same ESFP personality, they show completely different internal feelings and external reaction patterns.
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This article will deeply analyze the core differences between ESFP-A and ESFP-T, helping you understand yourself more clearly, or understand the ESFP friends around you.
Do you really know yourself? ESFP-A is more confident, ESFP-T is more sensitive
A survey on ‘self-identity’ showed that 88% of ESFP-As said they were satisfied with themselves, and this ratio dropped to 65% in ESFP-T. This shows:
- ESFP-A Personality Type is usually more confident and they don’t doubt their decisions or emotions too much. They are not so sensitive to external evaluations and live more ‘doing their own ways’.
- ESFP-T personality type cares more about external feedback, and is prone to self-doubt because of a little setback, but this also makes them more eager to grow and progress.
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The stress resistance is very different: ESFP-A is relaxed and casual, ESFP-T is easy to tighten
When the pressure comes, who can ‘be calm and light’? Data shows that only 7% of ESFP-A believe that decompression is very important, and this proportion soars to 51% in ESFP-T.
- ESFP-A people with personality are not easily troubled by the little troubles in life. They are better at ’letting go with the flow’, without anxiety, and without internal friction.
- ** People with ESFP-T personality are full of concerns about the future and tend to prepare in advance and think repeatedly. They may be more sensitive and more meticulous.
Who is more decisive? ESFP-A makes a quick decision, ESFP-T hesitates
In the Decision Fear survey, 80% of ESFP-Ts said they were afraid to make decisions, while only 23% of ESFP-As had this problem.
- **ESFP-A’s decision-making style is fast and confident. They trust their intuitions and do things without delaying.
- **ESFP-T is more indecisive and worried about making the wrong choice, and it will easily miss the opportunity.
Emotional control is significantly differentiated: ESFP-A is stable, ESFP-T is fluctuating greatly
In the Emotion Control study, 87% of ESFP-As said they could control their emotions, while only 40% of ESFP-T agreed.
- ESFP-A has stronger emotional self-management skills, and even in a bad mood, they are better at ‘surface calm’.
- **ESFP-T is like a sensitive radar, which is extremely sensitive to oneself and others’ emotions, and is even prone to over-emotion.
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Differences in anger expression: ESFP-T emotional extension, ESFP-A emotional extension
Data shows that 68% of ESFP-Ts will directly express anger, while only 38% of ESFP-A choose to show emotions.
- The candid expression of ESFP-T helps the exposure and communication of problems, but may also inadvertently trigger conflicts.
- ESFP-A is more inclined to suppress anger, they don’t like to create trouble, but this can also cause misunderstandings.
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Who is more likely to forgive others? ESFP-A is ready to let go, ESFP-T cannot let go
In the ‘Forgive Others’ study, 84% of ESFP-As said they could quickly let go and forgive others, while only 48% of ESFP-T could do it.
- ESFP-A is easier to get out of emotional troughs They know not to worry and embrace the present.
- ESFP-T often chew repeatedly and hurts, making it easier to fall into emotional circles.
List of the differences between ESFP-A and ESFP-T
| Dimension | ESFP-A (confident type) | ESFP-T (sensitive type) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-satisfaction | high | Medium low |
| Resistant ability | Relax and optimistic | Susceptible stress |
| Decision speed | Quick and decisive | Hesitate to procrastinate |
| Emotional control | Stablize | Large fluctuations |
| Expression of anger | Inclined to suppress | Easy to explode |
| Ability to forgive | Release quickly | Strong memory |
Conclusion
Which ESFP are you? ESFP-A or ESFP-T?
Whether you are the decisive and confident ESFP-A or the sensitive and delicate ESFP-T, you are all the most vital ‘soul party elves’ in MBTI. Understanding your MBTI identity segmentation type can help you better regulate yourself and optimize the way you get along with others.
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