Understanding the Four Tendencies to Reach Your Goals

Dream To Done | Time-Saving Tips for Overwhelmed Moms

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to stick to your goals—or why some people seem to thrive on structure while others resist it completely? In this episode of Dream to Done, I share a “book report” on The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin and explain how understanding your personality type can be the game-changer you need for actually getting things done.

Whether you’re an Upholder, Questioner, Rebel, or Obliger (spoiler: 41% of us are!), I break down the unique strengths and struggles of each type and shows how to use this self-awareness to your advantage—especially in the messy middle of motherhood.

🎯 If you’re tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, or like you’re constantly putting yourself last, this episode is your permission slip to work with your personality instead of against it.

In this episode:

• An overview of The Four Tendencies framework by Gretchen Rubin
  
• How each personality type (Upholder, Questioner, Rebel, Obliger) responds to expectations
  
• The most common tendency—and why it matters for moms
  
• Why Obligers struggle to meet their own goals (and how to fix it)
  
• The truth about “Obliger Rebellion” and burnout
  
• Real-life examples of how knowing your tendency changes everything
  
• Why external accountability might be the key to finally taking action
  
• A free quiz to help you find your tendency—and what to do with it
  
  

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin: https://amzn.to/44yMObV
  
• Free quiz: https://www.gretchenrubin.com/quiz
  
• Book a free call: https://www.jessicaericksoncoaching.com/free-call