Exercises for watching yourself in ordinary days
Pick a prompt, write down what you noticed, and come back to it after you try it.
Looking inward
Two sentences, written without editing. The first impulse counts.
- What I like most about being the way I am is…
- What I like least about being the way I am is…
The nine P's
Each word relates to one of the types. Pick a question that touches a situation you are in.
1 · Perfection
Where does the standard protect me, and where does it trap me?
Profile 12 · Promptness
Whom do I serve before I ask what I need?
Profile 23 · Performance
If nobody saw the result, what would still be worth doing?
Profile 34 · Profundity
What lack do I cultivate in order to feel like myself?
Profile 45 · Privacy
What do I refuse to ask for, even when I need it?
Profile 56 · Precaution
To what authority do I outsource my courage?
Profile 67 · Pleasure
What pain do I trade for one more possibility?
Profile 78 · Power
Where does force become a wall, instead of protection?
Profile 89 · Peace
What did I put off so I would not disturb the room?
Profile 9
Minimum plan
One week. One practice from your type, the one already in the profile. A time of day when you will notice it. If you miss it, write down what happened before you correct yourself.
The type does not change. We change our relationship with it. Watching yourself takes time, and it never becomes a perfect habit.