Emotionally, you seldom overreact to outside stimuli, and there is a good balance between your head and your heart. You can control your feelings without becoming detached from them. Although you are warm and friendly, you seldom let your feelings overcome your good sense.
In your thinking, you are analytical and investigative. You analyze every bit of information that comes your way, even if you are already familiar with it. In addition, with your inquiring mind, you are interested in learning new things. Your intention is to go directly to the source and get information through your own efforts. You are continually picking up new information, but you only hold on to that which will be of some practical use later on. You will do well in a career that allows you to use your powers of analytical reasoning,
Your thinking ability is strengthened by your ability to pay close attention to details. You have a factually accurate, detail-oriented mind that enables you to sift large amounts of information without losing interest. You are also a good organizer, who takes a common sense approach to utilizing time and resources. You possess the special skill to integrate various components into a meaningful whole. Although you are a good organizer, you have a tendency to get involved in too many activities at the same time. Because you are motivated by a desire to be thought of well by others, at times you take on more tasks or projects than you should so that others will look favorably on you.
You possess a strong sense of pride, and you try very hard to make a good impression on others. You derive a sense of satisfaction when others notice your accomplishments. However, your sense of pride can be so great that it leads to vanity. You may disregard the interests of others because you often see yourself as being the only person who matters. You become aggravated when others draw attention to your shortcomings, and admitting failure would be a major blow to your pride.
You are a practical goal setter, which indicates that you set your goals at a level where you can be reasonably certain of success. You may be unwilling to take risks unless you are fairly sure that your projects will be completed. Although you generally set reasonable goals for yourself, you do have enough vision to take on an occasional challenge. In addition, you possess enthusiasm and will power, which will help you to achieve the practical goals that you establish for yourself. Although your will power is not a driving force, you combine it with determination to enable to you to complete what needs to be done.
Regarding your relations with other people, you are generous and loyal to your family and friends. You help others with advice and support, and you are willing to share your time and abilities with those who are in need. However, because you also like to attract attention, you probably want to be able to take the credit when you perform generous acts for others. Praise, encouragement and attention are necessary for your well-being.
You are sensitive to criticism, and your feelings are easily hurt by others. You may suffer when others withhold approval, praise, and recognition from you. However, you may be too proud to let other people know when they have hurt you.
You possess certain traits that sometimes make it difficult for you to get along with others. Although you can be talkative regarding a great number of matters, you are rather secretive and reserved concerning your personal affairs. You may keep secrets even from those who are closest to you. When you do communicate, you can become argumentative, thereby lessening the chance for an unbiased exchange of thoughts. You can also occasionally be stubborn, which may cause you to cling to your ideas and make it difficult for you to change your mind.
Julie, I hope that this analysis has provided you with useful insight regarding your relations with others and regarding your own strengths and weaknesses. Good luck in all of your future endeavors.