The Four Tendencies

The Four Tendencies


In this video we touch on the Upholder which is one of The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. They meet inner and outer expectations. They are the "doers" of the world but need to watch out for frustration and burnout.

The Four Tendencies Article

"Upholders are compelled by internal expectation and external expectation."

In this video we touch on the Questioner which is one of The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. They meet inner expectations but resist outer expectations. They need to help others understand their motive so they don't come off as resistant. 

"Questioners are compelled by internal expectation while resisting external expectation."

In this video we touch on the Obliger which is one of The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. They resist inner expectations but meet outer expectations. They need someone to hold them accountable so they establish healthy boundaries.

"Obligers resist internal expectations but are compelled by external expectations."

In this video we touch on the Rebel which is one of The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. They resist inner and outer expectations. They need to figure who they want to be (identity) in order to be compelled into action.

"Rebels are resistant to both internal and external expectations. They prefer to be inspired in the moment"

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