by emmavallin | Apr 12, 2021 | CBT, coaching, self leadership, stress
This is probably the achiever archetype I identify the most with. People who are Constant Achievers (and I at times) live by the motto: ‘You can rest when you’re dead’. The constant achiever is a multi-tasker who always juggles several big projects. If you identify as...
by emmavallin | Apr 8, 2021 | CBT, coaching, happiness, self leadership, stress
Most of us know which activities keep us healthy and protect us from negative stress. Yet, we so often neglect them: Meaningful conversations Exercise Reflection Nature Introducing ‘Walkflections’ = Walk + Reflection As Margaret Wheatley said: “Without...
by emmavallin | Apr 7, 2021 | CBT, coaching, self leadership, stress
Motto: ‘Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing’. This achievement strategy is about doing everything to perfection, keeping your promise and never ever handing anything in half-baked. Perfectionists often respond to emails immediately so no one has to...
by emmavallin | Apr 7, 2021 | CBT, coaching, self leadership, stress
Motto: ‘If you want a thing done well, do it yourself’ Achievement by control is about keeping a close eye on everything and everyone around you. If you identify with the Controller archetype you probably know exactly what will happen on Tuesday in 3 weeks and love...
by emmavallin | Apr 7, 2021 | CBT, coaching, self leadership, stress
‘Spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions’ This achievement strategy is about never leaving anything unresolved. If you identify as worrying problem solver you often experience anxiety and negative stress when facing a...
by emmavallin | Mar 15, 2021 | CBT, coaching, self leadership, stress
Overachievers can accomplish great things but always need to do more. As they constantly raise the bar, the cost for reaching their goals eventually outweigh the rewards. Although overachievers tend to do well early on in their careers, at some point they start...
