Inspiration from the Couch
Ever wonder what tools and advice psychologists are inspired to use in their own lives? Join Avery, Jamie, and Lucy, three psychologists, and moms, as they discuss what they’ve figured out, what they’ve yet to figure out, and what there’s just no figuring out. Through our stories and pearls of wisdom, we hope we can inspire listeners to connect to themselves and others more mindfully, authentically, and powerfully. It’s sure to be fun, and you may learn a little something along the way!
Inspiration from the Couch
EP 52: Waffles and Spaghetti
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Avery Hoenig, PhD, Jamie Wilson, PhD, and Lucy Smith, PhD
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Episode 52
Waffles and spaghetti are both delicious, but we aren’t talking about food today. We're talking about personality styles. “Waffles” are more compartmentalized with each task fitting into its own little separate square, and “spaghetti” is a more aerial view of interconnected parts. We touch on problem solving strategies and some communication skills that have been helpful to us as we have interacted with the “spaghetti” and “waffle” personalities in our lives.
Do try this at home:
- Appreciate your own personality style and acknowledge ways to use your strengths to manage your weaknesses.
- Take a look at what processes you have in place and evaluate how you are implementing them. While it may take some energy and time to change to a more intentional process, a more efficient system could definitely save you time and effort in the long run.
- If you are working with someone who has a different work style, ask yourself, “What is the advantage of their particular work style and how can I complement that?”