You’re the maverick

You’re a free-spirited individual who loves new experiences. You’re independent and have no problem taking charge or going outside of your comfort zone. Thanks to being in tune with yourself, you tend to trust your judgment and be able to take action quickly when needed. You value your time alone and don’t feel the need to be around others at every moment. While you love adventure, you are also happy to nest when you need to reset before stepping out to explore all over again.

When there’s a problem that needs solving at work, you’re happy to take the initiative to figure it out and don’t like to rely on your colleagues for a solution. Your independent creativity and decisive actions have saved the day more than once, and people rely on you for unconventional answers when the going gets tough.

You don’t necessarily go out very often, but when you do, it tends to be for an exciting experience. Maybe it’s a new yoga class or a niche dining experience that nobody else dares to try. Usually, you bring along your closest pals, but if they’re busy, you’re just as open to going on the adventure all by yourself.

Your confidence and independence mean that some people find it challenging to keep up with you, but if that’s the case, they’re not worth your time. The right person will love your individualism, and your family always looks forward to stories of your latest adventures.

Super Self Care

• Harness your love for activity and excitement and apply it to taking care of yourself: Spend a day out in nature hiking or rock climbing just for the thrill of it. The crisp air and solitude will reinvigorate your passions and help you set a cadence for your life back at home. If you’re looking for friends with a similar idea of a perfect day off, join Meetup.com and search for adventure groups in your area. You’ll find people are hiking, playing dodgeball or even scuba diving in your local community–you can join in, too. If you’d rather stay home, watch an action movie on Netflix. You’re decisive is your superpower here–you’ll be able to pick the perfect film without spending hours flipping through the options. Spending time doing what you love is time well spent on yourself.


• Remember: There’s no harm in letting others take charge once in a while. It’s great to always be the problem-solver, but it’s OK to ask others to solve them once in a while, too. At work, let your colleague’s in on your thought process and see if they can help you make your idea a success. Let someone else take charge of a team assignment. Sure, the project leader may get the credit this time, but the person who works best with others will ultimately score the promotion. Career success is all about networking, and if you’re doing it all on your own you won’t have anyone taking you out to celebrate when you make it to the top. And no matter how independent we are, everyone needs a cheer squad every now and then.


• Pensive moods come easily to you and there is much power to be found in self-reflection. Daily journaling is an excellent tool for self-care, so get those notebooks and pens ready! Writing what’s on your mind out on paper can help you process how you’re feeling and encourage you to focus on the positive. It also helps keep you out of brooding territory. Take a stab at writing about your day just before bed and you’ll get out any thoughts that will keep you from getting a good night’s sleep.

Strategies for Stressful Times

• Sweat it out. During times of stress, exercise can be your best friend—get that body moving and reap the benefits of a clearer head post-workout, plus all those feel-good endorphins that’ll be released. And yes, living room dance parties totally count.


• Allow yourself some space to slow down. Immerse yourself in something that nourishes and de-stresses in a playful manner, that doesn’t involve you needing to make many decisions. Ordering coffee and picking movies are relatively low-stakes choices, but take a break from any higher stakes decisions that life throws our way. If you can’t avoid it, ask for only enough information to make a decision and move on. Decision fatigue is real and you’re making enough of them in your working hours! Indecision can be your own prison. Remind yourself that you only have control over what you can control, aka your side of the street. It’s OK to let go of the things you can’t control.


• Allow yourself some space to slow down. Immerse yourself in something that nourishes and de-stresses in a playful manner, that doesn’t involve you needing to make many decisions. Decision fatigue is real and you’re making enough of them in your working hours! Remind yourself that you only have control over what you can control, aka your side of the street. It’s OK to let go of the things you can’t control.


• Be extra aware of your internal dialogue: are you speaking to yourself kindly, or are negative thoughts running the show? Stress can wreak havoc on positive thought patterns. Notice when you’re using words like “always,” “never,” “worst,” “ever,” and other extremes, then start nixing them. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to your best friend.

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