INFP: SEAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Famous Seals 
                                      BUZZWORDS: modest, friendly, imaginative                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Shakespeare,  ET,  Julia  Roberts    -  all  sharing  strong 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            principles to understand & support people.  
                                      Seals can be imaginative, supportive & playful                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
                                      around their social group, as can INFPs.  They can also  Michael  Palin  is  a  famous  member  of  Monty  Python, 
                                      be  quiet  &  careful  on  land,  and  INFPs  can  share  this  comedy  writer,  performer  &  traveller.    Says  he  likes 
                                      deeper, more watchful behaviour, wondering whether to  listening  to  people  in  pubs  &  cafes  to  find  out  what 
                                      jump in & trust their instincts or suss out the person or  makes them tick.  He often uses his vivid imagination to 
                                      situation first.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      create humour.  Idealistic, quiet, flexible & friendly. 
                                      Strengths                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Preferred learning style 
                                        Can work quietly & steadily on a number of things at once.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           They like quiet for concentration. 
                                        Enjoys learning new skills.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          They like to know the theory behind the idea. 
                                        Are full of enthusiasm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              They like to be encouraged and praised. 
                                        Are interested in the thinking behind the idea, particularly how                                                                                                                                                                                                                     They like variety & choices. 
                                                         it affects people.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Revision tips 
                                        Solve problems using their imagination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Can get lost inside their own heads sometimes! 
                                        Can be aware of people’s values & strengths.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Think of a practical plan to make sure there is enough time to 
                                        Can persuade others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  finish everything. 
                                        Can adapt & change their plans.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     They generally take criticism very personally  -  but remember 
                                        Can work on many things at once.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      that some criticism could help improve future work! 
                                      When they’re pointing in a positive direction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                        They are good at making people feel valued & included.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Degree course ideas 
                                        They are good listeners, imaginative, caring flexible.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               psychology, history, social/life sciences, politics 
                                        They learn from their mistakes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     languages, linguistics  
                                        They have fun.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     To reduce stress 
                                      When they’re pointing in a negative direction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Don’t get lost inside your head  -  share some of your good ideas 
                                        They can criticise.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                with others. 
                                        They can become stubborn. 
                                      As a teenager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         In an argument 
                                      o  They have strong inner values & beliefs that they like to live by                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Would rather go away and think things through. 
                                                     -  others can therefore see them as sensitive, complex & deep.                                                                                                                                                                                                          Keep quiet until things build up so much that they explode. 
                                      o  They tend to have close relationships with a few rather than a                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Personalise everything. 
                                                     wide circle of friends.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sometimes just give in to keep the peace. 
                                      o  They naturally dislike rules  - though sometimes these could                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Imagine huge consequences from small incidents. 
                                                     help them!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Make sweeping generalisations. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Throw in extra issues – ‘and another thing’. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Argue both sides.. 
                                      As a boyfriend/girlfriend                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             How to avoid an argument 
                                      o  They’re usually romantic & loving & expect the same from their                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Allow people to talk through their ideas and don’t assume 
                                                     partner.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        their ideas are rubbish because they’re thinking out loud. 
                                      o  Can be funny.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Don’t dismiss new ideas straight away. 
                                      o  Can be very sensitive to criticism so be careful how you deliver                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Don’t take everything personally. 
                                                     it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Don’t be afraid of disagreement – sometimes it’s healthy. 
                                      In a parent/child relationship (note: parent/child can be                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Don’t ignore practical details. 
                                      substituted for other relationships, eg friendships, marriages & working relationships)                                                                                                                                                                                                 Consider how to get there – not just the finish line. 
                                      Parent:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Focus on making decisions. 
                                      o  Tend to be encouraging, like everyone to get on well, take care                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stick to the point.. 
                                                     of and support each other.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Preferred job roles & themes 
                                      o  Can try to impose their own ‘hippie’ values on those close to                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Counsellor / advocate / mentor / adviser 
                                                     them.  Tend to withdraw love & support as punishment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Interested in possibilities for people  -  attracted to counselling, 
                                      Child:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   advising, psychology, advocating, mentoring & medical 
                                      o  Are deep & inventive, think through their feelings,are sensitive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     therapies. 
                                      o  Respond well to imagination and helping others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Also interested in written expression - library/information work, 
                                      o  Can get lost in the world of their ideas.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             journalism, research & archaeology, art & creative work. 
                                      Buying a present for a Seal?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jobs that don’t require loads of qualifications 
                                      o  An ‘ideas’ book  -  somewhere to write down their good ideas as                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sports/remedial massage / alternative therapist 
                                                     they happen.  Challenge them to pick out the best ideas & share                                                                                                                                                                                                        (aromatherapy/reiki/reflexology/neurolinguisitc programming) / 
                                                     them with others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      picture framer / care worker / photographer / counsellor / adviser 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (marriage guidance/debt) / youth worker / care assistant