Podcasts about gretchen rubin's four tendencies

We take Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies quiz to see if we're an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel.

For full show notes, go to GetCareerClarity.com/Episode37. Ever notice that you can have a goal you really, really want to do...but week after week, you make absolutely no progress? Maybe it's actually applying for a new job, putting away the laundry (instead of letting it languish in the basket...or on the other half of the bed), or finally scooping the kitty litter. (I'm sorry, Tigger!)  It's so frustrating to know you want to do something, but watch yourself not make any headway -- especially if you're a high achiever who's used to taking action.  Here's what's really going on inside you: the problem isn't that you're not disciplined enough. It's that you don't understand your own motivators. To explain further, I chatted with Career Clarity coach Kelley Shields about one of our favorite topics: inner versus outer expectations. Show Notes:  Career Clarity Coach Kelley Shields Editable career continuity planning worksheet Recession-Proofing Your Career webinar You can take Gretchen Rubin's “type” quiz here. Email Lisa at Lisa@GetCareerClarity.com Roadmap to a Fulfilling Career eBook

At its core, the Enneagram helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our path to self-knowledge.- The Enneagram Institute Website In Episode 104, I'm chatting with my daughter Meredith who--like me--enjoys learning more about herself and other people. The tool we discuss most is the Enneagram, which Meredith discovered last year through her employer and introduced to me and the rest of our family. Big Ideas It is important for parents, and anyone who works with kids, to be self-aware. Understanding personality types can help us to create healthier relationships because it affects the way we view the behavior of others, as well as our own reactions in different situations. Empathy increases when we are more aware of other people's tendencies. Each relationship is unique based on personality types. It is the parent's responsibility to adjust and to figure out where the child is coming from. Noone can be defined by one personality test or type but learning about the different characteristics and identifying with types can be extremely informative. We can't accurately assess other people's types just by observing their behavior. Personality test results are personal and best used for self-reflection. Being self-aware helps us identify our weaknesses and strengths in relation to achieving our goals and in our relationships with others. The Nine Enneagram Types in their Family Roles Ones: family perfectionists Twos: family helpers Threes: family stars Fours: Shed light on family problems Fives: family experts Sixes: move between building family unity and rebelling against the family unit Sevens: family cheerleaders Eights: family protectors Nines: family peacemakers   Quotes Audrey: "The theme of this podcast is about the importance for parents and anyone who works with kids to know themselves because your own self-awareness has a huge impact on how you view the behavior of others." Audrey: " You can have more compassion when you understand where other people come from and it changes your view of why they do something that may annoy you or that kind of thing." Audrey: "As parents, we are different with each of our kids because our kids each have different personalities. It's our responsibility to adjust and not our kids." Meredith: "I do think that the Enneagram, and with most personality quizzes once you find out what you are, you sometimes don't want to be that. I think its easier to focus on the downsides of that personality type and look at the good sides of other personality types." Audrey: "Remember, 'Comparison is the thief of joy.'" Audrey: "The more I've read about my type, the more it has freed me from some of my frustrations with myself. It has given me a better understanding of why I've done some of the things I've done and why I am the way I am. It actually makes me feel a little better." Audrey: "I like the whole idea that there are some things that just make me kind of unique and just because I don't do something the same way or view things the same way, it's still okay." Audrey: "I just think that self-awareness is a really important part of social intelligence and a lot of us don't have it. I really don't think I did until a few years ago when I started doing more strengths testing, this Enneagram, and the four tendencies. It's like all this stuff kind of comes together like a puzzle of self-awareness." Meredith: "It's a tool for yourself and maybe for your close family members and friends so that they can understand you better. It's not something that you go around asking people, 'What's your Enneagram number?' because sharing your numbers, sharing how you think, your weaknesses, the different lies you believe about your self, is actually quite personal." Audrey: "You really have to read the book to understand for sure the one (type) you are because oftentimes depending on how healthy you are and what you're doing, you may look like a different number." Audrey: "You really can't tell about someone else because you don't know what's going on inside of them." Meredith: "Being aware of Enneagram numbers has helped me to empathize with the way other people were thinking and for them to understand me, as well. It has made me more aware of myself and for example, how I can come off to others, even when I don't think I'm coming off as critical." Meredith: "It is helpful to be aware of the way my brain is wired, that I need to actively work to give myself grace, to be aware of my thought patterns so that I can see when I'm starting to be in a state of stress or a state of health because I'm taking on those qualities." Audrey: "For me, I'm prone to not rest in my emotions long or deep enough and that came out in the last few years with problems in my body. Like in my shoulder, my knee, I would always have some huge pain and it was because I had internal pain that I wasn't dealing with." Meredith: "Read an introductory level book. It's most helpful to read the descriptions in-depth and identify with one. I think that's more helpful than just taking a quiz and having it spit out an answer for you." Meredith: "You move around on the Enneagram a lot, sometimes to lots of different ones depending on if you're in a state of stress or security. So it's not like your number is locked in. You move around to your wings and then to other numbers too. It's normal to identify with lots of different qualities, but I think it's when you really identify with one number, you found the right one." Audrey: "It's fun to take them because any little insight that you gain is just more self-awareness." Meredith: "You have to give yourself grace because it's not like you can know what Enneagram or personality types all your kids or family members have, especially when kids are changing and forming in different ways. I think it's good just to be aware, but don't be too hard on your self." Audrey: "There can be certain personalities that may bring out your not-great parts, like when your kid has a personality that's so different from yours or one that clashes with yours. That can be really hard as a parent." Audrey: "A lot of parents have pain when they don't feel their relationship is really strong with one of their kids. But there is always reparation, especially if you take the time to learn a little bit more about each other and figure it out."   Books We Discussed     Different Personality, Strengths, and Tendencies Assessments The Enneagram is one of many different assessments that can give you more self-awareness. Here are some other popular options: Myers-Briggs Read more about Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies or take her quiz to find out yours! Related Posts & Podcast Episodes Ep. 28: Focusing on our Kids' Strengths 4 Ways to Focus on our Kids' Strengths Celebrating Strengths Ep. 75: Begin with the (Parenting) End in Mind Ep. 59: 5 Ways to Help Kids Thrive during their School Years and Beyond Ep. 97: Parenting the Challenging Child #oneword My One Word for 2019: Focus Want More Sunshine? Subscribe to my email newsletter to keep up with my podcasts, events, book club & resources, including favorites like my Ready for Adulthood Checklist. “It is remarkable to witness what happens when kids think and talk about a strength, often for the first time identifying it in themselves, and then learn how they can use that strength in different settings. When given a name to a part of themselves they recognize and intuitively know, kids gain a vocabulary to talk about themselves more positively.” #happycampersbook

Have you ever wondered why you can't exercise or follow through on the big promises you make to yourself that you will start on Monday? You think: it's so hard to make time for myself OR I'm just not motivated. I talk to a lot of people who feel broken or frustrated because they can't figure out how to be consistent and make their good intentions stick long-term. I recently finished The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin and I loved it! I loved how well she described four personality types and what MOTIVATES each one. Here's the good news: there's nothing wrong with you! You just have never thought about your unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to getting things done for YOU. This episode, will help you shed a little light on how to do that. Are you excited?! Me too. I'll see you on the inside.

Becky talks with her Friend Lynnae Gale about being a rebel, one of Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies.  The tendencies are about how we meet expectations.  The Rebel resits all expectations both outer and inner.   Lynnae gives great examples of the strengths and weakness of Rebels and helps us to appreciate their unconventional approach to expectations.  She has great advice for dealing with the Rebel in your life.   Lynnae shares how understanding more about herself has helped her to accept and love herself more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becky-smith0/message

How is it that some scrapbookers can enjoy this hobby so much, yet have trouble finishing (or even starting) projects? Often it all comes down to personality. In this episode Kim Edsen and I will explore how to use Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework to devise accountability strategies that really work. See the full show notes for this episode.

It's Lisa this week with a solo episode. She discusses her tendency on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies. (Find yours here!) She's a questioner. She likes to ask questions and if there's a good reason, she'll be on board with almost anything.  This episode breaks down the intersection of why we should read our Bibles and how we are transformed to be more like Jesus. She's going to walk you through something she's been learning in her personal Bible study; the main verse is 2 Corinthians 3:18.  Here's the song from her childhood that she promised you as well.  Uniquely Woman Instagram Delighting in My Days Instagram, Facebook Phylicia Delta Blog Instagram, Facebook

Welcome the first Straight & Curly Book Club episode! Our lovely listener Lauren Osborne asked about a self-improvment book club and like the giant Upholder (we think) she is, went and started one under the Straight & Curly banner. What a legend.  Each season, we'll read a self-improvement book as a group. Kelly and Carly will do an episode on that book and we'll all discuss it in the Book Club Group.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/straightandcurlybookclub/ The first book is Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies.  You don't have to have read the book to listen to this episode. But listening in might tell you whether you want to or not! If you have anything you want to chat about after today's episode you can catch Kelly @kellyexeter and Carly @smaggle.   

Becky and Diana discuss 4 of their favorite communication frameworks and how becoming acquainted with them can help you navigate the Holidays. When we know more about how people communicate and how they receive communications everyone has a more enjoyable experience. The language in the explanations of each type also gives us clues about how to talk to various people.  DISC Styles D - Director: Makes sure everyone is doing their part and keeps things on track. I - Initiator: Keeps things fun. The social butterfly flying around the room. S - Relator: Keeper of the traditions, mediator, and connector. C - Analyzer: Makes sure nothing is forgotten.  Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies Rebel - They get there when they get there. Obliger - Give them specifics and they are there on time. Upholder - Will be there exactly on time. Questioners - Want to know why you want them there at that time.  5 Love Languages Words of Affirmation - Appreciate compliments and thank you notes. Acts of Service - Appreciate help in the kitchen or clearing the table. Gifts - Appreciate Hostess gifts. Quality Time - Hangout with the host/hostess as they prepare. Physical Touch - Be aware of boundaries.   DISC: http://jilldaviscoaching.com/your-new-best-friend/ Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies: https://gretchenrubin.com/2015/01/ta-da-the-launch-of-my-quiz-on-the-four-tendencies-learn-about-yourself/ 5 Love Languages: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/

Kristin and Abby discuss how personality frameworks have helped them develop habits and routines. They provide an overview of three common personality frameworks: the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies.  Find full show notes at abigailmurrish.com/personality. Follow Kristin on Instagram at @sageandskydesigns. Follow Abby on Instagram and Twitter at @abigailmurrish. To shop Noonday Collection, visit abigailmurrish.com/noonday.

Andrea starts off the week experimenting with baked donuts, while Stefin struggles to bake in her new convection oven in the U.K. They review their Easy No Bake Indoor S'mores Bars and introduce the Blueberry Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Finally the gals take a look at author Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies book (which you can pre-order here)and how your style affects your baking habits. Bake along with Stefin and Andrea in their baking Facebook group, Preheated. You can find all of the recipes on their baking website, www.preheatedpodcast.com. Join the fun!

This week, the Chatty Sisters talk motivation. Specifically, how they can use Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies and what they learned last week about their own personalities to help them reach their goals. Caroline talks about her workout rut and Kelly explains why she doesn't always see the point of cleaning. The Sisters also decide they need to rename their infamous, "Wine & Love" section to #homeownerproblems since it seems like neither Kelly nor Caroline can catch a break in that department! Enjoy catching up with the Chatty Sisters in this fun episode- and, you never know, you might even learn a thing or two about how to motivate yourself!

A Minibee (Mini Being Indispensable) episode where Liz ruminates on what she's learned from reading about the four tendencies that Gretchen Rubin outlines in her bestselling book "Better Than Before": Upholders, Obligers, Rebels and Questioners.  By doing the online quiz Liz has established that she's a classic Obliger. What does this mean for her in terms of her relationship with her business leader and what can you learn by understanding your own tendency and that of your business leader. Come along for the ride and learn all about this fascinating topic.