Within each of us, there exists a dominant aspect of our psyche—a playful, creative side and a kind, caring side. During childhood, the dominance and spontaneous playfulness are often suppressed by parents and schools as they strive to shape us into “good” children who follow the rules and conform.
As adults, however, we need to reclaim that playful dominance, creativity, decisiveness, and spontaneity. Without it, we may find ourselves struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, frustration and find it hard to express ourselves and do as we wish.
Warriors, Settlers, and Nomads by Terence Watts explores a psychological framework inspired by evolutionary psychology. It categorises personality traits into three archetypes:
Warriors, Settlers, and Nomads, representing different ways humans evolved to adapt to their environments. The book aims to help readers identify their predominant archetype, understand their behavioural patterns, and improve their personal and professional lives.
The Archetypes:
- Warriors are ambitious, goal-driven, and action-oriented, embodying traits like bravery and competitiveness.
- Settlers value stability, relationships, and community, thriving in structured environments.
- Nomads are creative, adaptable, and free-spirited, often seeking change and novelty.
Self-Discovery and Application: The book begins with a personality test to determine one’s dominant archetype and integrates exercises, visualisation techniques, and hypnosis to overcome personal limitations and conflicts. It encourages readers to harness their archetype’s strengths while balancing weaknesses.
Practical Guidance: It offers tools for stress management, confidence building, and goal setting. The book emphasises how understanding these archetypes can improve relationships, career decisions, and emotional resilience.
Structure: The book includes chapters on visualisation, overcoming early-life limitations, handling stress, and using hypnosis for self-improvement, along with practical exercises and self-help techniques for common psychological issues.
This model provides insight into human behaviour and self-perception, making it a useful resource for personal growth and understanding others in both personal and professional contexts.
In this video from my course, we delve deeply into the intricate dynamics of personal growth and development. You’ll discover effective strategies for nurturing and balancing the three key aspects of your personality: assertiveness, playfulness, and compassion. We explore how to embrace these traits in different situations, allowing you to navigate life with confidence, joy, and empathy.
Assertiveness is essential for communicating your needs and boundaries clearly, helping you stand up for yourself in a manner that is respectful and empowering. Meanwhile, cultivating a sense of fun and carefreeness enables you to experience life with a light heart, fostering creativity and spontaneity in your interactions. On the other hand, being kind and caring helps you forge meaningful connections and show understanding towards others, enhancing your relationships.
Throughout the video, we emphasise the importance of avoiding internal conflict between these traits. Instead of viewing them as competing aspects of your personality, you will learn how to integrate them cohesively. Embracing this balance leads to a more well-rounded and resilient character.
Although it’s natural to have tendencies that may lean more towards one aspect over the others, this course equips you with the tools to develop all three dimensions. Whether you want to be more assertive in professional settings, more playful in your personal life, or more compassionate in your community, you’ll find practical exercises and insightful discussions that empower you to grow in every area.
Join us as we embark on this transformational journey towards becoming a more versatile, fulfilled individual.