Core Motivations- Core Weakness Flashcards
1
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TYPE 1:
MORAL PERFECTIONIST
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Resentment—Repressing anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatisfaction with yourself, others, and the world for not being perfect.
2
Q
TYPE 2:
SUPPORTIVE ADVISOR
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Pride—Denying your own needs and emotions while using your strong intuition to discover and focus on the emotions and needs of others, confidently inserting your helpful support in hopes that others will say how grateful they are for your thoughtful care.
3
Q
TYPE 3:
SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVER
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Deceit—Deceiving yourself into believing that you are only the image you present to others; embellishing the truth by putting on a polished persona for everyone (including yourself) to see and admire.
4
Q
TYPE 4:
ROMANTIC INDIVIDUALIST
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Envy—Feeling that you’re tragically flawed, that something foundational is missing inside you, and others possess qualities you lack.
5
Q
TYPE 5:
INVESTIGATIVE THINKER
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Avarice—Feeling that you lack inner resources and that too much interaction with others will lead to catastrophic depletion; withholding yourself from contact with the world; holding onto your resources and minimizing your needs.
6
Q
TYPE 6:
LOYAL GUARDIAN
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Anxiety—Scanning the horizon of life and trying to predict and prevent negative outcomes (especially worst-case scenarios); remaining in a constant state of apprehension and worry.
7
Q
TYPE 7:
ENTERTAINING OPTIMIST
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Gluttony—Feeling a great emptiness inside and having an insatiable desire to “fill yourself up” with experiences and stimulation in hopes of feeling completely satisfied and content.
8
Q
TYPE 8:
PROTECTIVE CHALLENGER
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Lust/Excess—Constantly desiring intensity, control, and power; pushing yourself willfully on life and people in order to get what you desire.
9
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TYPE 9:
PEACEFUL MEDIATOR
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Sloth—Remaining in an unrealistic and idealistic world in order to keep the peace, remain easy-going, and not be disturbed by your anger; falling asleep to your passions, abilities, desires, needs, and worth by merging with others to keep peace and harmony.