ISFPs are typically warm, loving, and compassionate people who are often empathetic to the needs of others. The ISFP personality is typically non-judgemental and very tolerant of people and their lifestyle patterns. They are very accommodating, and they don’t like people who don’t accommodate or are intolerant of others.
However, they are guided by their own unique set of values and are not easily swayed.
ISFPs are modest and dislike being in the spotlight. They often prefer to stay in the background and assist with support roles. As expected, they don’t have a lot of friends. They’re often quiet and reserved, and prefer to only open up to people they’re close to.
The typical ISFP loves to work in a cooperative and friendly environment. They love working in careers that allow them to do things that they’re passionate about, without being micromanaged. They love exploring new things and being spontaneous.
It also helps them when their work environment is aesthetically appealing because they’re quite attuned to their physical environment.
The major problem the typical ISFP with ADHD has is inattentiveness. Just like other personality types, ISFPs with ADHD find it hard to pay attention to little things. They find it hard to focus on certain things, and they often forget things very easily. They can only try to focus on something if it captures their attention well enough, but even then, it’s a struggle.
Here are some common signs of ISFPs with ADHD
Traits of ISFPs with ADHD (in children)
They do not pay attention to little details
They often make several mistakes in their homework or school assignments. In most cases, they don’t complete their assignments, chores, and other tasks assigned to them.
These children find it hard to follow instructions. Note that it’s not because they aren’t willing to follow instructions. They are either just forgetful or distracted by something else.
They often lose a lot of toys or other items, like books, school assignments, and books.
The children are very forgetful. You have to repeat things over and over before it sticks.
They struggle with concentration in class
They avoid eye contact
In most cases, they look distracted when spoken to directly.
They are easily distracted by noise or uneasy activities
They make reckless mistakes, especially during difficult or boring projects
ISFPs with ADHD are master procrastinators. They will delay starting projects that need intense strategic planning
They are good at disorganizing their personal items. If you’re close to an INFP with ADHD, you can probably never see their rooms or spaces organized. You will always help them to find one personal item every now and again.
They struggle to remember appointments and duties. This causes them always to change appointment dates or cancel them altogether.
In most cases, they don’t finish what they start
They struggle with keeping attention at work or staying in one job for a long period.
ISFP with ADHD: How Can They Cope?
Here are some tips that can be helpful for ISFPs with ADHD
Work on things that interest you
This works for every personality type with ADHD, not just ISFPs. One of the major mistakes people make is that they work on things that they hate and expect to sustain interest.
You need to understand that ADHD reduces your focus rate by over half, so you can’t afford to waste the other half on something that doesn’t spark your curiosity. When you work on things that interest you, it’s easy to redirect your focus even when you get distracted.
Plan ahead
Before you go to bed every night, highlight only three things you need to achieve the next day. When you start a day without a plan as an ISFP with ADHD, it’s super easy to get distracted. This helps you to keep your focus all through the day because you have targets to meet.
Have an accountability partner
Your accountability partner shouldn’t be your best friend or someone you can easily sway. It should be someone you fear or genuinely respect, so you’ll do all you can to meet your targets. INFPs love keeping harmonious relationships with other people, so you will not want to offend anyone.
Work as you learn
ISFPs with ADHD struggle to pay attention when they’re being taught. Their minds often drift away, and when they return, they have missed out on valuable information. The best way to maneuver this is to practice as you learn. If it’s something practical, you can be doing it alongside the learning process to help fixate your mind on the subject matter.
Do something to keep you focused
Most people with ADHD have peculiar coping mechanisms that keep them focused. It could be tapping their feet, drumming the edge of their pen, or even going as far as biting their nails. Look for a “healthy” coping mechanism and use it when trying to focus on something.
