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IN THE NOW: The Extroverted Sensing Brain (ESTP, ESFP, ISTP, ISFP)


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This is the first of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world Episode 1 in the series explores the “Here and Now” perceiving function of Sensing in the extroverted (or outward) orientation. Follow along with the exercises to get the most out of the episode.

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Exercise 1: Extroverted Sensing

Take an apple and use all five senses to observe the apple.

Right down as many concrete details as possible.


Exercise 2: Sign you name

Start with your dominant hand and sign your name.

Switch to your non-dominant hand and sign your name.

What did you notice?

  • How does the signature visually compare? Which looks more mature?
  • How much did you have to think about how to hold the pen?
  • How quickly or slowly did you sign your name?
  • How did it feel to use your preferred hand versus your non-preferred hand?

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