You are a cat
Domestic cats, like ISFPs, are popular and friendly despite spending a lot of time on their own. Kittens climb trees. In 1950, a four-month-old kitten climbed to the top of a mountain in the Alps. ISFPs also tend to like exploring the outdoors.
Strengths
Can enjoy what's going on now.
Can adapt and change their plans.
Can be aware of people's strengths and beliefs.
Are popular team members but rarely push their views forward unless asked.
Famous Cats
Sir Paul McCartney
Ray Mears
Bill Oddie
Marilyn Monroe
Mozart
As Children
Active and often excel in music or art/crafts.
Enjoy activities, often solitary activities.
Usually enjoy the natural world (puddles, swimming pools, forests)
Life is a roller-coaster, a theme park - sensations, adventures and experiences to try out and enjoy.
Respond well to playing practical games.
May need to be encouraged to ask for help when they need it rather than trying to always find their own solution.
As Teenagers
They have an eye for quality and often have collections. They're often very close to their family and can feel nervous about leaving home.
They're loyal friends, good at solving problems.
As Boyfriends/Girlfriends
They're usually good fun to be with, though often like time on their own to recharge their batteries.
At Work
Natural service providers.
Over-represented in social care, advice, retail, hospitality, horticulture, environmental, leisure, tourism transport, music and craft work.
To Reduce Stress
Try finishing the important things before starting new projects.
Preferred Roles
Performer, promoter, improviser, carer.
Leadership Style
Caring, quiet, personal, democratic and flexible. Quite rare as leaders (because they are usually people rather than task focused) and therefore can bring in original perspectives and approaches to their role. Tend to like and offer freedom and independence to their team members.
Threaded Mode