27 Archetypes

Series: Behind the Smile

The Surviving 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 Surviving Restrained Loner: Their business is hard, hard work to sustain.
Maintaining a sense of inner joy while managing a challenging business is tough, especially without support. The financial strain may lead to sacrifices in personal and family life, creating feelings of guilt about not being able to provide a stable environment for their dependents.

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?