Wednesday, December 17, 2008

What to Give an NT (Green) for Christmas


Our very knowledgeable Greens (NT's) will love any gift that furthers their knowledge. NT's are not into possessions or 'things'. Avoid fluffy slippers, and jewellery. Knick knacks will find themselves in the next garage sale. NT's have a unique sense of humour, so tickets to a comedy show would work, as would a trip to an interesting place with lots of history. A magazine subscription to something that interests them, such as science, nature, how to go 'green'. Avoid packaging, it;s likely that our NT's (Greens) are totally serious about going 'Green'. NT's love ideas and concepts, a trip to the museum would be most welcome.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

What to give a Glorious Gold (SJ) for Christmas



The core need for our glorious Golds is belonging, tradition and responsibility. Think about practicality and how the gift will help the Gold personality type carry out their responsibilities or honour a family tradition. Do not be extravagant and ensure that the gift is of high quality. Some gift ideas - a planner for the new year, a new briefcase to replace the old worn one, a labeller - Golds are very organized, or an alarm clock to ensure that the Gold is always on time. Gold personality types will appreciate that you put some thought behind the gift. As long as you are happy they are happy.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

What to give an SP (Orange) for Christmas


Woo Hoo! The Orange temperament type is motivated by freedom and impact. Don't fence me in! Just like Tigger - Oranges bounce. Orange Personality types are all about the senses. Think about gifts that relate to the senses, perfume, music, art work, fine wine or chocolate, a soft sweater. Oranges also like variety and fun, so look for something they can use in their leisure time. Plan a spa day and go with them - make sure there is lot's of variety and choice. How about an adventure weekend like white water rafting or horseback riding? Even if you get It wrong, oranges won't care, they get over it easily - they'll just bounce back.

Monday, November 3, 2008

What to Give an NF (Blue) for Christmas



Meaning and Significance - that's the key to a Blue's heart. The Blue temperament has a core need for unique identity, meaning and significance. Their talents are as caregivers, facilitators and mentors. They value harmony and cooperation. People of the blue temperament will not really care about gifts so much, that is of the material type. You will really impress a blue if you wrote a poem about them, or as Minnie did, knit something special for them. Blue's are often found in the Self Help section of the book store - careful though - they may already have all of them! Try a wall plaque that has a motivational saying, or a day out that pampers them, blues so often are caring for others. No matter what you give a blue, it will be treasured and appreciated. Blues are relationship centred, any gift that treasures your relationship with them will be welcomed.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

What Personality Type is Santa Claus?



Got your attention didn't I? If I were to guess what Santa's Type is I would say. ENFJ. His NF makes him a blue temperament, meaning that his core needs are 'meaning and significance', and 'unique Identity'. Boy I'll say he's unique! Santa's E means that he's an Extrovert (Ho..Ho..Ho..!)...or maybe not, he does spend 364 days at the North Pole! Extroverts do take their energy from outside themselves. Santa's J means that he can be organized. (Once a year he makes a list and checks it twice!) Feel free to disagree fellow type practitioners. ;-) This is just for fun, finding out your true type can help you make sense of why you do the things you do, and help you to tap into new behaviours that will help move you forward.Next Post - 'What to give an NF for Christmas.'