27 Archetypes

Series: Behind the Smile

The Drowning Restrained Loner

All the Restrained Loners experience the same potential physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges: “I’m smiling now, and later I may frown. My day has its equal share of highs and lows. I’m not at all supported at home. The good, bad, and ugly is all on me.“

EXAMPLES OF WHAT THEY MAY BE EXPERIENCING

  • Energy fluctuations throughout the day
  • Muscle tension or tightness from stress
  • Insomnia or restless sleep patterns
  • Physical aches from stress and emotional strain
  • Lack of physical resilience during low points
  • Mental rollercoaster with constant emotional shifts
  • Difficulty in managing the highs and lows productively
  • Overwhelm from handling everything alone
  • Mental fatigue from frequent mood changes
  • Feeling mentally unprepared for the lows
  • Emotional highs quickly giving way to deep lows
  • Frustration with having no one to lean on
  • Emotional exhaustion from the rollercoaster of the day
  • Guilt for being unable to maintain emotional balance
  • Resentment from feeling unsupported
  • Struggling to find balance and peace amidst emotional ups and downs
  • Doubting spiritual purpose during emotional lows
  • Disconnect from faith or spiritual practices
  • Difficulty maintaining hope through life’s struggles
  • Questioning the meaning of emotional highs and lows
There is an additional consideration for Drowning Restrained Loner: Their business isn't getting off the ground despite their continued best efforts.
Their emotional ups and downs reflect the challenges of trying to launch a business without support. The financial implications can be significant, especially if they have dependents relying on them. The stress of managing finances without help can lead to anxiety about their ability to provide basic needs, such as food and housing.

Empathy prompt

As you step into their shoes:

  1. What emotions are arising for you?
  2. Were you aware that a solo entrepreneur alongside you is experiencing these emotions?
  3. Are there circumstances in which you have felt or do feel the same?
  4. If you had a heartfelt message, what would it be? 
  5. If you could have an ongoing conversation, what topic would you choose?
  6. In which ways could your strengths enhance their wellness?
  7. Given your unique life experiences, are there potentially opportunities for you to partner or collaborate for the greatest good of all?