The Power Dimension
PatternsThere are four problematic patterns in the Power Dimension—People-Pleasing, Passive-Aggressive, Controlling, and Rebel. You may click on each link to learn more about the pattern and then decide if you want to explore it, now or later.
The People-Pleasing Pattern involves complying with what other people want and trying to make them happy.
The Passive-Aggressive Pattern involves outwardly attempting to please people while rebelling against them in subtle ways that leave them frustrated and confused.
The Controlling Pattern involves being dominant and demanding, and expecting to have things your way.
The Rebel Pattern involves rebelling against other people's power in an attempt to preserve your autonomy.
CapacitiesThere are two complementary healthy capacities in the Power Dimension--Cooperation and Assertiveness. You may click on each link to learn more about the capacity and then decide if you want to work on developing it, now or later.
The Cooperation Capacity involves the ability to be receptive and work well with others.
The Assertiveness Capacity involves the ability to think and act for yourself and to exert power to get what you want, protect yourself, or achieve what you think is right.
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