Episode 57

Sandra and Em talk about how the cognitive function of Extraverted Sensing (nicknamed Responsive Sensing) shows up in parents. This function is used by people who have ESTP, ESFP, ISTP and ISFP preferences in the Myers-Briggs personality type model. 

Links and references:

Cognitive Function Cheat Sheet

Myers-Briggs Basics

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Overview of Responsive Sensing

An Extraverted function: deals with the outer world

A Perceiving function: deals with how we take in information
Responsive Sensing users take in information by: Attuning to the present moment, taking in information with one’s five senses, in order to respond with immediate practical action.

Some aspects of Responsive Sensing:

• Alert to sensory details: Personality Hacker calls this function “Sensation” because they are so aware of the physical details of what is happening around them and in their body.
  
• In the Moment: Fully immersed in whatever they are taking part in – especially if it’s physical in nature. Living for the excitement of the present moment.
  
• Quick to act: Dario Nardi calls this function “Active Adapting.” He noticed in the brains of Responsive Sensing users that they’re able to pivot quickly to take action based on an input coming in. They use their gut instinct to react immediately. 

• Keep it simple/practical: Want to get to the point. Want the most important information and tools so they can jump in and get started with action. 
  

I asked Em for a picture of her Cheerleading days and although we didn’t get anything in uniform she did deliver me this heavy under-eye liner gem! (Em is in the middle)

Potential Struggles of Responsive Sensing:

• Can be prone to over-indulge in sensory experiences
• Risk-taking, pushing the limits of what’s safe without thinking through future consequences
• Avoid going deep 
• Trusting only immediate, tangible results.
• Materialism or overly concerned with their outward appearance
• Prone to paranoia and taking action on an instinct that isn’t based in reality. 

What’s the parenting style:

• Make everyday fun and exciting and participate WITH the kids – providing lots of hands-on, in-the-moment fun. 
• Struggle with routine – doing the same things the same way day after day.
• Encourage their kids to explore the world and experience lots of different things whether it be sports, friends or other interests
• Struggle with being still – the quietness of story-time, bathtime, connected conversations at dinner
• Action-oriented, getting done what needs to get done, not letting the to-do’s stack up
• Easily distracted – though they like to take action, they may not always complete tasks that take longer focus and diligence, seeking or or getting distracted by something more fun or that needs more immediate attention
• Flexible and easy going, does well with the chaos of kids

Write in or leave a comment: Are you a Responsive Sensing parent – do you notice these themes in your parenting? Tell us about that.