Life as an ISFJ (Introvert, Sensor, Feeler, Judger)

People of this type tend to be: cautious, gentle, and thoughtful; hesitant until they know people well then affectionate and caring; very literal and aware of the physical world; uncompromising about personal standards and easily offended; diligent and conscientious, organized and decisive.
The most important thing to ISFJs is living a stable, predictable life and helping people in real ways.

Great careers for ISFJs
Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ISFJ.
Primary care physician
Dietician
Home health worker
Elementary school worker
Librarian/archivist
Interior decorator
Paralegal
Credit counselor
Customer service representative (oh my, i m one right now n it suxs)
Bookkeeper
Hospice worker
Guidance counselor
Special education teacher
Innkeeper
Genealogist

How to Love an ISFJ
Appreciate the many things (large and small) that I do to make our home a warm and comfortable place to live.
Appreciate my common sense, practical and steady approach to life.
Listen attentively and respectfully. Give me time to think about things before expecting me to respond.
Respect my need to spend time by myself, or to just be with you.
Be sensitive to, and don't force me to defend, my feelings.
Above all - Notice and acknowledge my hard work and commitment to our family's needs.


SpeedReading ISFJs
The key to success lies in your ability to quickly size others up, and speak their language. Here are just a few clues for SpeedReading (understanding) and SpeedReaching (communicating with) ISFJs.How to Spot ISFJs:
quiet, private and modest
hard working, conscientious and serious
gentle, thoughtful and sensitive
careful dressers with an eye for color and comfort
Tips for Communicating with ISFJs:
Speak clearly and slowly; respect their privacy
Be explicit and map out the steps and details of your ideas
Honor your commitments and be prompt and thoughtful
These are just a few of the many clues for SpeedReading ISFJs. For more clues, more tips for SpeedReaching ISFJs, and to learn to use the System to improve all your relationships, check out THE ART OF SPEEDREADING PEOPLE.