Most of us, at any age, are involved in daily activities that require lots of interaction – whether it is in an office, school, job, activities, etc. For the High C-Style person, this can be very draining.
As a reminder, the C-Style person tends to be:
- Precise
- Conscientious
- Systematic
- Slower paced
- Task-oriented
- A lover of details
- A big fan of procedures and systems
So what renews a C-Style person is: QUIET ALONE TIME!
We also had two children who were High C-Style. After a hectic day at school, full of activities and lots of people, their biggest need was quiet alone time in their rooms. I knew if I gave them that space, they would be ready later to tell me all about their day. But that renewing quiet alone time was essential.
As a girl, there were few things I enjoyed more than climbing a tree in the park across the street from our house, a book tucked under my arm, finding the perfect sitting branch, then quietly reading for hours… or until my mom rang the cowbell to call us all home for supper.
Other possible activities that would renew a C-Style:
- Having a place in the house that was their own quiet sanctuary
- Working on a system or procedure that would solve a problem
- Designing something then making it
- Putting furniture together
- Quiet reading time
- Keeping track of expenses and budgets
A warning: self-renewal can also get tricky. For example – if I believed that it was essential to have a good “welcome home and tell me all about your day” talk with each of my children right when they arrived… but their whole High-C Style system was crying out for Quiet Alone Time, it could cause friction and misunderstandings.
Bottom line – I want to encourage you to make self-renewal a daily habit that is planned into your routine. Your emotional well-being and best self is worth it!
QUESTION: If you fit the C-Style, or know someone who does, how does it help you (or them) to renew yourself with some quiet alone time? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please share in the comment section below.
P.S. If you would like to read more about activities that are renewing for each DISC Style, I’ve written a free e-book, “It’s Time for Self-Renewal: How to Know the Best Steps to Renew Yourself – DISC Style”. It covers what is most renewing for each DISC Style with extra suggested activities for more self-renewing habits. Just click on the button to download your copy!
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