27 Archetypes

Series: Behind the Smile

The Drowning Restrained Seeker

All the Restrained Seekers 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 supported in some areas, and feel alone in others.“

EXAMPLES OF WHAT THEY MAY BE EXPERIENCING

  • Fluctuating energy levels throughout the day
  • Minor tension in the body during stressful moments
  • Difficulty relaxing fully during emotional lows
  • Occasional physical exhaustion from mental stress
  • Trouble maintaining consistent physical health routines
  • Mental shifts between feeling supported and unsupported
  • Uncertainty about where to focus attention
  • Confusion about how to balance the highs and lows
  • Frustration with unequal emotional support
  • Difficulty in mentally preparing for mood changes
  • Mood swings tied to support availability
  • Feelings of abandonment in unsupported areas
  • Emotional guilt for feeling low in areas where support is present
  • Resentment toward those who offer partial support
  • Sadness from feeling isolated in certain aspects of life
  • Struggling to find spiritual grounding in emotional highs and lows
  • Questioning spiritual balance in the face of uneven support
  • Difficulty trusting spiritual guidance in unsupported areas
  • Challenges in maintaining faith during emotional lows
  • Difficulty finding inner peace in certain areas of life
There is an additional consideration for Drowning Restrained Seeker: Their business isn't getting off the ground despite their continued best efforts.
The day’s highs are brief, overshadowed by the struggle to get their business off the ground. The financial instability from these challenges can lead to anxiety, especially if they have dependents who rely on them. They may fear that their inability to succeed could impact their family’s future, leading to emotional strain.

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?