STABILIZERS & THE OXYGEN MASK
Recently, while waiting for a flight to take off, I was pleasantly surprised and genuinely entertained by a flight attendant who was fed up with the canned safety instruction speech.
“In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop down in front of you. Stop screaming (wait, that’s new), grab the mask, and place it over your face. If you are traveling with small children, we are sorry. (He gets it! He must be a parent.) Secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you’re traveling with more than one child, pick out the one that you think has the most earning potential and place the mask on that one. (LOL! We all know who that one is although we’d never admit it.)”
I just love airline personnel with a sense of humor.
As a Stabilizer with a natural inclination to care for the needs of others, your instinct might be to place the oxygen mask on someone else first, regardless of earning potential. However, if you don’t take care of yourself first, you could end up passed out in the aisle, unable to help anyone.
To prevent burnout and be of the greatest service to others, it's essential to be aware of your energy drainers and gainers. These are unique to your design. If your colleagues, friends, or partners are different personality types (and they usually are), they might not be drained by these stressors or energized by these self-care activities like you are. Don’t worry, nothing is wrong with you. All you need to do is recognize the additions and subtractions specific to your Stabilizer type so you can put on your oxygen mask when necessary.
And if you're curious about your own level of self-care, download and take the Self-Care Quiz and find out today.
TOP 6 STABILIZER ENERGY DRAINERS:
- High Emotions: Dealing with high emotions in personal or professional settings can be exhausting.
- Conflict: Whether it's workplace disputes or disagreements at home, conflict can be particularly draining.
- Endings: Situations such as the end of projects, professional relationships, or saying goodbye can be challenging.
- Fast Pace: A frenetic pace in work or life can wear you down.
- Change: Adjusting to changes in routines, traditions, or status quo can be stressful.
- Multi-Tasking: Juggling multiple demands simultaneously can lead to feeling overwhelmed.
TOP 5 STABILIZER ENERGY GAINERS:
- Peace and Quiet: Silence is not just golden; it’s platinum for you.
- Comfort: Allow yourself the comfort of cozy environments, whether it's a comfortable workspace or relaxing at home.
- Rest: With a more subdued energy level, it's crucial to get the rest you need to recharge.
- Affirmation: Positive affirmations and focusing on what is true, noble, pure, and lovely can be incredibly uplifting.
- Family Time: Spending quality time with family, friends, or loved ones significantly boosts your energy and well-being.
Dear Stabilizer, please take good care of yourself. When you do, you will be stewarding the life you’ve been given so that you can steward those under your care.
For more information, check out the Stabilizer ebook or What’s Your Mom Type?: Discovering God’s Design for You.
OTHER AUTHENTIC PERSONALITY TYPES
There are 4 Authentic Personality Types. If you want to know your type, take the Your Authentic Personality Quiz here.
Click on the links below to learn more about the energy gainers and drainers of each and every type. This way you can understand the what affects others and support them in recharging.
Doers: Motivators who direct, dominate, and get stuff done.
Stabilizers: Peace-lovers who comfort, calm, and listen.
Connecters: Communicators who inspire, energize, and make life fun.
Improvers: Thinkers who prepare, plan, and perfect.
Discover more personalized self-care strategies tailored to your unique personality type. Visit YourAuthenticPersonality.com and take our free personality assessments on conflict, authenticity, and abundant life to uncover insights that will help you thrive both personally and professionally. Start your journey to a balanced and fulfilling life today!
