You learn from the description of ISFPs that they are super hard working and focused. Once they have a goal, they are motivated to complete it. But there are times when you notice that ISFPs are quite unfocused and delay their tasks. Does that mean they are lazy or hardworking? Here is the ISFP mystery explained.
ISFPs are truly goal-focused; when they are interested in something, they work hard to complete it to perfection. ISFPs are not lazy but can procrastinate, especially if they have high expectations and are not sure how to achieve things to the standards they hold for themselves.
Sometimes it is challenging to understand the ISFPs’ personalities regarding how hardworking they are because they tend to be pretty chilled and laid back about most things. But ISFPs are motivated and goal-orientated once they get their heads in the right space to focus. We will explain that further in the article.
Are ISFPs Lazy?
There is a misunderstanding that ISFPs are lazy. For the most part, your personality type will not determine whether you are a lazy person. That will depend on your mindset, your behavior, and the effort you put into things. ISFPs, in general, are not lazy, but like any other MBTI, some people can be lazy and uninterested in every personality.
Do ISFPs Procrastinate?
ISFPs are not lazy, but many of them do tend to procrastinate. They are super laid-back individuals who tend to be relaxed about things others stress and overthink. ISFPs can often delay a task until the last moment and then take the initiative to do it. Here are three reasons why ISFPs procrastinate:
- They are unmotivated
- They lack interest
- They have high expectations
We will discuss each reason in detail below:
ISFPs Procrastinate When They Are Unmotivated
ISFP can sometimes lack motivation. That doesn’t make them lazy; it means they need some inspiration to give them a push. ISFPs are deep intuitive feelers; sometimes, they overthink things or don’t feel connected to the task. They will then require some form of motivation or help to get them started.
ISFPs Procrastinate When They Lack Interest
ISFPs are highly passionate beings. They have many hobbies and interests, so when they have something to do that they don’t feel passionate about, they struggle to stay focused. They love to live in the present moment and are motivated by their emotions, so if there is a lack of interest, they will postpone the task until they absolutely have to do it.
ISFPs Procrastinate When They Have High Expectations
ISFPs are all for living in the moment; however, they hold themselves to high standards and want to meet others’ expectations. ISFPs tend to underestimate their capabilities, and when there is something to do that they are unsure they can achieve to the high standards, the ISFP will procrastinate the task until they figure out a way to do it as perfectly as they possibly can.
Are ISFPs Hardworking?
ISFPs are super hardworking, especially if they are interested in something or know precisely how to do it. They live in the moment and make decisions based on their emotions, but they are goal-focused and will do what is necessary to achieve their desires while listening to their intuitive feelings by following what feels right in each moment.
ISFPs have a keen eye for art and find unique solutions to problems. One of their interests is always learning new things, and they stay focused on their passions to make the best of each moment.
ISFPs don’t always seem like hard workers because they tend to stay out of the limelight and don’t require praise and applause. They don’t need validation for their efforts and do things from the background. They will do what they can to make a difference in the world and help others by silently and sensibly working hard from behind the scenes.
ISFPs are Intuitive feelers and conscious of their environment. They pick up when something is required, and they will take the initiative to do everything possible at that moment based on how they feel. They work tirelessly to help others. They focus on what they think should be done based on their emotions, even if that is not what others imagined – and they will make sure to get it done.
ISFPs Get Overwhelmed By Their Extraverted Sensing
ISFPs are natural introverts and intuitive feelers, but their tertiary function is extraverted sensing. That means they are highly focused on the external world. They absorb any information around them through their senses. They feel things intensely and are highly alert and aware of their surroundings and the people around them.
This function allows them to be spontaneous, and they intuitively use that spontaneity to make decisions and act based on their feelings and mood. They are focused on the present and don’t place concern on overthinking logical information. Having this function also means they get overwhelmed quickly and then struggle to process information.
The extraverted sensing function often causes ISFPS to procrastinate, making others and themselves think that they are “lazy.” They have so much information running through their senses, and they feel various emotions on several levels, which creates a sense of feeling stuck. They struggle to figure out how to move forward and do the work necessary, resulting in them delaying it.
When an ISFP can use their extraverted sensing function efficiently, without getting overwhelmed, they will feel all the emotions healthily. It motivates them to take action as needed according to what they think. That will push them to put in the time and effort to achieve the necessary outcomes, and they will work hard to get to that point.
Conclusion
ISFPs seem lazy and sometimes feel lazy, but they mostly procrastinate and delay tasks because they are laid-back and chilled individuals. Sometimes their lack of interest in high expectations causes them to hold back on projects until they are about to reach a deadline and are forced to complete them.
ISFPs are hardworking when they have a genuine interest in something. They will do everything necessary to achieve the desired outcomes. They prefer to work from the background as introverts, so many people don’t notice the effort they put into doing tasks.
