Depression, sick husbands, and sticking to a routine and schedule.
Ladies, this is a Q&A with the Experts you’re going to want to bookmark to watch again in the future. Anne, Michelle, and Jenny have profound insight as they share personal stories so you can be supported on your own journey!
(Plus, we’ve timestamped the questions that were asked so you can easily find the one you need!)
- (1:30) As a Type 2 that likes to just go-with-the-flow, how can I become more disciplined in my self-care routines without feeling too structured or beating myself up for being undisciplined?
- (4:08) Do you drink tea or coffee or both? Do you prefer hot or cold drinks? Do different Energy Types have different preferences?
- (5:42) As a Type 2/1, I find myself “secondary jumping” when it comes to style. I’ve been allowing myself to do it because it’s fun. I love dressing my truth as a Type 2, but I find myself playing with secondaries depending on my mood or the day’s situation. My concern is that I might be sending mixed messages out to the world. What are your thoughts?
- (7:33) Is needing reassurance as a Type 2 an unhealthy habit to fall into? Sometimes I value others’ opinions about me more than my own. How do you ground in what YOU think is best and know it’s more important than what others think? (Their tips are phenomenal.)
- (13:57) My hair and clothes take on the smell of anything around me—even the drive-thru window. Can my hair and clothes be that sensitive?
- (15:20) As a Type 2/1, I often feel like a pinball running back and forth and not finishing things. I get to the end of the day and feel unproductive. How can I improve my focus?
- (16:09) How can I help my Type 2/1 husband make his own decisions and not always ask me for my opinion?
- (17:17) Can you explain the difference between Type 4 “seeing the big picture” and the Type 2 mental flow of seeing the past, present, and future?
- (19:40) I feel like I flop back and forth between Type 2 and Type 4 depending on the day. What’s going on? How do you differentiate which one is actually dominant when it really feels like they’re equal?
- (22:47) Michelle, your hair is gorgeous! Are you fully transitioned into your natural gray? Do you have any tips?
- (24:47) What tips do you have for a very busy schedule? I find it hard to keep things balanced. Any tips for finding peace but keeping up with scheduling at the same time?
- (28:55) I’ve suppressed my emotions for about the last 10 years. I am benefiting from the I Don’t Like My Type 2 Energy: Healing Session and have been working on giving myself permission to feel however I feel. My problem is that now I remember how uncomfortable the negative feelings are. Can you give me any advice to help me accept the feelings and then move through them more comfortably without feeling so much doom and gloom?
- (35:58) For a Type 2, how does a secondary Type 4 opinion show up differently from a secondary Type 3 opinion?
- (36:55) What is the difference between these two things: a Type 2’s tendency to plan and organize and a Type’s 4’s ability to run numbers and analyze?
- (38:22) I love how relaxing meditating is, but even after Carol’s healing exercises, I’m more sensitive to sounds, smells, etc. Any advice to make this a more comfortable experience?
- (40:15) How important is it to know your secondary Energy Type?
- (42:00) My Type 2/4 doesn’t hold back if he’s not feeling well or upset. As a Type 2/1, I try to put on a pleasant face so I don’t bring anyone down. Could this be the difference between our secondaries—or is this a difference between men and women?
We love hearing how this event supported you. Leave us a comment and share your favorite part.
Type 2 resources mentioned in this broadcast:
- The Way You Drive & What It Says About You
- 3×5 Formula for Each Energy Type
- How Your Calm & Reassuring Energy Gets the Best of You
- Affirmations for the Type 2 Person (MP3 Audio Track)
- Rewarding Communications Course (FREE with your Lifestyle membership)
- How to Go Gray: A Step-By-Step Guide with Michelle
- I Don’t Like My Type 2 Energy: Healing Session
- Are You a Type 2 or Type 4? Helpful Insight to Figure it Out
Thank you, T2 ladies! Amazing how there are always so many new insights and things to learn! I am relieved to know that T2’s can have “squirrel moments” since I seem to have them often! I like the ideas of time blocking, of not locking yourself into “forever” commitments, and of giving yourself permission to decompress and give yourself what you need when you need it so you can better give of yourself.
I love how you all have the perfect hairstyles for your unique selves! Michelle, I am very surprised that you don’t receive more compliments on your hair, because it really suits you so well…the soft quality of your hair and skin blend so beautifully!
Thanks so much Joey!
I second that! Michelle, consider the possibility that your new look is your best !
Jenny, where did you get those pants? So cute!
Hi Weaver! They were from the DYT store.
About the last question and Anne’s response: I’m sure you’ve discovered that a good mother-in-law can be one of the best people to have in your life. It’s two against one when your husband gets cranky or needs just a little “tough love.” My advice to new brides is that if it’s possible, make friends with your mother-in-law. I was blessed with a particularly great one, and I am forever grateful for her presence in our lives.
just got around to watching this now. all really valid stuff and validating at the same time. ive learned to wait for me until im clear on what I want to say and not leap in to meet the other persons needs. its been a challenge to do this and now im settled more in my own presence and letting the world spin around me its a lot easier than trying to spin around the outer and meeting others every need. but I had to do a lot of letting go and inner work to feel safe and comfortable and ok being centered in myself. i think its process and an evolution. Oh and i totally get not seeing the big picture. im never shown the big picture. i see glimpses of flow and possibilities into the future depending on who im in connection with and where i am connected in . and when the connections change, then the flow and possibilities change. it can be quite an upheaval sometimes. ….. thank you for all the lovely insights . 😉
So many aha moments, I keep thinking “how did I not realize I was a 2 for a year?!” Is the Rewarding Communications Course still available? It’s referenced in a lot of videos but every time I click the link it doesn’t seem to be there. It sounds so beneficial!
Cassiopeia, this is Kathy from Carol’s support team. The Communication Course is available with a Lifestyle subscription. Are you a Lifestyle subscriber?
When I click on the link it says Not Subscribed (though I am logged into my lifestyle account) and it won’t let me click on the lessons .
Carissa, please contact support@liveyourtruth.com that we may fix this for you. Thank you!