27 Archetypes

Series: Behind the Smile

The Drowning Restrained Belonger

All the Restrained Belongers 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 am fully supported in all areas of my life.“

EXAMPLES OF WHAT THEY MAY BE EXPERIENCING

  • Occasional physical exhaustion from emotional highs and lows
  • Body tension during moments of emotional stress
  • Lack of motivation to engage in physical exercise during low points
  • Uneven sleep patterns due to emotional fluctuations
  • Minor health issues stemming from emotional strain
  • Mental strain from balancing emotional highs and lows
  • Confusion about why emotional lows persist despite full support
  • Difficulty processing emotional ups and downs logically
  • Anxiety about maintaining emotional balance despite support
  • Frustration with emotional shifts in an otherwise supported life
  • Emotional frustration from unpredictable mood swings
  • Guilt for feeling low despite full support
  • Emotional confusion about the source of sadness
  • Fear of burdening others with emotional lows
  • Inner conflict between gratitude and emotional struggle
  • Difficulty reconciling emotional lows with spiritual abundance
  • Feeling spiritually disconnected during emotional highs and lows
  • Struggling to understand the spiritual purpose behind emotional shifts
  • Questioning why emotional struggles exist despite support
  • Doubting spiritual growth during emotional ups and downs
There is an additional consideration for Drowning Restrained Belonger: Their business isn't getting off the ground despite their continued best efforts.
Even though they’re fully supported, the business won’t take off, leading to frustration. This struggle creates emotional turmoil, especially if they have dependents, as they may feel they are failing not just themselves but also those who rely on them financially, leading to feelings of guilt and inadequacy.

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?