INFJ: SEA HORSE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Famous Sea Horses 
                                      BUZZWORDS: modest, caring, loyal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Victoria  Wood,  Gandhi,  Velma  (from  Scooby  Doo)  -  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            strong  inner  beliefs  combined  with  determination  & 
                                      Sea  horses  have  been  credited  with  deep                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         warmth.  
                                      magical  qualities.    INFJs  can  also  be  deep,  quiet  &  Cinderella  is  a  fairy-tale  character  with  an  interesting 
                                      imaginative.  Sea horses tend to live in warm waters &  personality.    Quiet,  imaginative,  caring,  devoted  & 
                                      care for their young.  INFJs can be warm & caring.  The  hardworking.    Qualities  that  were  exploited  by  her 
                                      head  shape  of  a  sea  horse  is  as  unique  as  a  human  stepmother & sisters, but ultimately helped her find her 
                                      fingerprint & INFJs value their own & other’s uniqueness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             true love.  Let’s hope he treated her a bit better once 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            they were married! 
                                      Strengths                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Preferred learning style 
                                        Can work quietly on something until it is finished.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  They like quiet for concentration. 
                                        Interested in the idea behind what they are doing, especially                                                                                                                                                                                                                        They like to know the theory behind the idea. 
                                                         how it affects people.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               They like to be encouraged and praised. 
                                        Patient with complicated situations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 They like structure, procedures and knowing finishing times. 
                                        Solve problems using their imagination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Revision tips 
                                        Can be aware of people’s values & strengths.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Usually good at revising and completing course work. 
                                        Can persuade others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Don’t ignore practical details & considerations. 
                                        Can follow plans.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Motivate yourself by imagining the positive benefits all your 
                                        Can decide quickly. 
                                      When they’re pointing in a positive direction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            hard work could bring but then make sure you get on with the 
                                        They solve problems with imagination & enthusiasm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    work! 
                                        They are good listeners, creative & caring & get things done.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                        They learn from their mistakes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Degree course ideas 
                                        They have fun.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       psychology, history, social/life sciences 
                                      When they’re pointing in a negative direction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          languages, linguistics  
                                        They become easily annoyed & angry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                To reduce stress 
                                        They can overeat, drink too much or do too much exercise.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Don’t just live inside your head  -  talk to others and share more of 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            your great ideas. 
                                      As a teenager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         In an argument 
                                      o  At their best they can inspire others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Would rather go away and think things through. 
                                      o  They’re usually good students and enjoy academic activity, but                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Keep quiet until things build up so much that they explode. 
                                                     can be hard to get to know.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Personalise everything. 
                                      o  They can be perfectionists & they like to please others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sometimes just give in to keep the peace. 
                                      o  This sometimes means they put more pressure on themselves                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Imagine huge consequences from small incidents. 
                                                     than they need to.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Make sweeping generalisations. 
                                      o  They can be their own hardest critics!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jump to conclusions quickly. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Oversimplify issues... 
                                      As a boyfriend/girlfriend                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             How to avoid an argument 
                                      o  They’re usually romantic & caring & like 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  They usually come across as deep & intense but can be very                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Don’t dismiss new ideas straight away. 
                                                     funny when they want to be.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Don’t take everything personally. 
                                      In a parent/child relationship (note: parent/child can be                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Don’t be afraid of disagreement – sometimes it’s healthy. 
                                      substituted for other relationships, eg friendships, marriages & working relationships)                                                                                                                                                                                                 Don’t ignore practical details. 
                                      Parent:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Consider how to get there – not just the finish line. 
                                      o  Tend to be encouraging, like everyone to get on well, take care                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Consider all of the options before deciding. 
                                                     of and support each other.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Remember doing things the same way is not always best. 
                                      o  Can try to impose their own ‘hippie’ values on those close to                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Preferred job roles & themes 
                                                     them.  Tend to withdraw love & support as punishment                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Counsellor / healer / mentor / adviser 
                                      Child:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Supporting individuals to be their best, such as through caring 
                                      o  Are deep & inventive, think through their feelings,are sensitive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     work, social work, counselling, advising, psychology, 
                                      o  Respond well to imagination and helping others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       advocacy, medical therapies. 
                                      o  Can get lost in the world of their ideas.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            library/information work,  
                                      Buying a present for a Sea Horse?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       languages, creative writing, journalism, marketing  
                                      o  An album with photos of all the people they know with positive                                                                                                                                                                                                                       science (life/physical), archaeology  
                                                     comments written by close friends & family                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Jobs that don’t require loads of qualifications 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Youth worker / hotel porter / hairdresser / picture framer / care 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            worker / display designer / waiter/waitress / sports massage / 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            tattooist / business administrator / library/teaching assistant / 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            secretary / receptionist