The Summer Childhood Activity You Should Revisit, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type
We’re in the midst of July now and with it comes the nostalgia of past summers. Many of us are going on family vacations, others are enjoying flavored popsicles while sitting in plastic kiddie pools to escape the heat, and some of us are enjoying snow cones at a ball game or fireworks on the beach. Summer is a time of magic and timeless memories. But what memory should you try to revisit again this year? That’s what we’ll be exploring in today’s article!
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The Summer Childhood Activity You Should Revisit, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type
The ENFP – Have a Bonfire and Roast S’Mores
The modern world revolves around digital forms of connection. Whether people are liking your photos on Instagram or bombing you with texts, it’s easy to get wrapped up in electronic devices. But if you’re an ENFP, all that screen glow doesn’t cut it. Let’s be real: you want warmth, laughter, and maybe a sticky marshmallow or two. So ditch the devices for a night and gather your friends around a crackling bonfire. Watch the stars come out, toast some s’mores, and have those deep, soul-baring chats that remind you what real connection feels like.
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The ENTP – Try Beating a Guinness World Record
If you’re an ENTP, chances are you have a competitive streak. You’re always looking for new ways to beat the odds and come out on top. You’re the type who’d argue that rules are meant to be rewritten—so why not literally rewrite the record books? ENTPs have that itch to outsmart the system and turn even the weirdest challenge into a personal victory lap. So rally your friends and pick a record to smash—whether it’s stacking coins on your forehead or reciting the alphabet backward while juggling. It’s competitive, it’s weird, and it’s exactly your brand of fun.
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The INFP – Have a Movie Marathon of Your Favorite Childhood Films
Life’s messy. The world’s on fire. But for one blessed evening, you can pretend you’re back in your childhood bedroom, rooting for Harry Potter or traveling at lightspeed with Luke and Leia. INFPs, this is your sweet spot: cozy blanket, buttery popcorn, and all the nostalgia your heart can handle. It’s like a hug for your soul—no grown-up problems allowed.
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The INTP – Build a Jigsaw Puzzle
INTPs are constantly piecing patterns together in their mind, and they often chill out by tinkering with brain-teasers and puzzles in the real world as well. So why not revisit the childhood joy of building a jigsaw puzzle? You can double the fun by turning on your favorite summer playlist or a favorite audiobook while you build. I’ve spoken to many INTPs who use jigsaws as a way to unwind!
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The ENFJ – Have a Picnic in the Park
For the ENFJ, summer is all about spending time with loved ones. After all, if you’re not wrangling friends for some bonding time, are you even living? A picnic in the park is your moment to shine. Good food, fresh air, and those deep conversations where you can guide everyone to open up. It’s simple, sweet, and a perfect excuse to gather your people and remind them why you’re everyone’s favorite hype-person.
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The ENTJ – Join a Bicycle Race
ENTJs are always looking for new ways to challenge themselves both intellectually and physically. In fact, according to the official MBTI® Manual, ENTJs listed “Exercise” as their favorite leisure time activity! So put down the spreadsheets and hop on your bike. A race combines strategy, adrenaline, and a clear goal to conquer. Plus, your mind’s sharper when your legs are pumping—don’t be surprised if you come up with your next brilliant plan while you’re speeding down the track.
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The INFJ – Spend a Day at the Library
The world’s too loud, too bright, and honestly a bit much. INFJs, if you’re craving an escape, the library is calling. Shelves of stories, soft whispers, and enough quiet to actually hear your own thoughts? Heaven. Take a day to recharge in the company of dusty tomes and the faint smell of old paper—it’s your secret garden of peace and ideas.
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The INTJ – Go Hiking
INTJs don’t do small talk or crowded beaches. You’re all about finding your own path—literally. A long hike gives you that sweet spot: alone with your thoughts, surrounded by nature, and feeling alive in a world that usually feels…underwhelming. So lace up, hit the trails, and let the fresh air fuel those plans you’ve been brewing.
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The ESFP – Go to a Carnival or State Fair
ESFPs are all about having fun and enjoying the moment. So what better way to celebrate summer than by going to a carnival or state fair? This activity is perfect for ESFPs because it allows them to indulge their senses with the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. From the sound of laughter in the air to the smell of cotton candy, the carnival is a veritable feast for the senses! So grab your friends and head on down to the nearest carnival or state fair for some summertime fun!
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The ESTP – Have a Paintball or Watergun Battle
Let’s be real—ESTPs get bored fast. You need movement, mayhem, and a chance to prove you’re the fastest shot in the group. A paintball or watergun battle is pure kinetic bliss—dodge, shoot, laugh, repeat. Bonus: it’s the perfect excuse to cool off and embrace that competitive streak that’s been itching for action.
The ISFP – Relax on a Pool Float with a Popsicle
You know that feeling of a sun-warmed pool float and an icy treat melting on your tongue? It’s childhood nostalgia ramped up to 11. Put on your favorite summer playlist, drift on the water, and let the world’s worries fade into the sun’s reflection. It’s simple, quiet joy—and that’s your kind of magic.
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The ISTP – Go Camping
ISTPs are happiest when they can go exploring and feel freed from the confines and rules of society. So what better way to celebrate summer than by going camping? This activity is perfect for ISTPs because it allows them to explore the great outdoors, practice their survival skills, and get away from the crowds. The challenge of creating a campfire, fishing, hiking, and setting up a tent also appeals to their sense of adventure. So grab your camping gear and head for the hills!
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The ESFJ – Create an Ice Cream Sundae Bar and Invite Your Friends Over
ESFJs have a sixth sense for what brings people together, and let’s be honest—ice cream is basically summer in a bowl. Host a sundae bar, mix in laughter and sprinkles, and watch your people come alive. It’s sweet, social, and the kind of gathering you’ll remember long after the last scoop’s been devoured.
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The ESTJ – Join an Adults-Only Sports Club
Competitive and active, ESTJs love a good challenge. So what better way to celebrate summer than by joining an adults-only sports club? This activity is perfect for ESTJs because it allows them to compete and stay active while also socializing with other adults. It’s the perfect way to get out of the house, stay fit, and cultivate some lifelong friendships.
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The ISFJ – Make a Summer Reading List
As a kid you probably felt confused when your friends bemoaned summer reading. Many ISFJs love to read, and it’s never too late to continue the habit as an adult! So why not make a summer reading list and check off a few books before Labor Day? This activity is perfect for ISFJs because it allows them to escape into another world while also gaining knowledge. It’s the perfect way to relax inside, poolside, or at the beach on a hot summer day.
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The ISTJ – Play Cards On the Front Porch
Remember those lazy summer afternoons spent playing cards on the front porch with your grandparents? Or maybe you played board games inside while snacking on fresh popcorn. Whatever the case, ISTJs love this activity because it’s a great way to relax, challenge themselves, and enjoy relaxed socializing. ISTJs rarely enjoy loud, raucous socializing, but some good snacks and a game of poker or canasta is the perfect way to enjoy each other’s company on a summer afternoon.
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I love everything about this :).I love absolutely everyi
Most the time I relate to the ISTJ. But going over the childhood activities, I relate to the ISTP. The activities that you listed for the ISTP is definitely what I remember growing up to.
Naaah… I loved camping, hiking, traveling off the beaten track and any outdoor adventures. As we get older we abandon these healthy pastimes – why should I now spend a day in front of a screen with unhealthy food?