| The system we use when making decisions is the third | | | | option of joining a fitness center that offers a discount |
| dimension of personality type. Are you someone who | | | | via their company wellness program. The Thinking type |
| relies on logic or do you trust your gut instinct? If you | | | | may decide to join the fitness center based upon |
| are a Thinking type, you have a natural preference for | | | | details outlined in the promotional materials. This may |
| weighing the pros and cons of an issue. On the other | | | | include a determination that the staff has adequate |
| hand, a Feeling type is more comfortable making a | | | | training, the offerings address a wide range of fitness |
| decision that is consistent with personal values. Some | | | | activities and the hours are convenient. The person |
| might say that a person with a Feeling preference | | | | with a Thinking preference makes a decision based |
| makes decisions with the heart and a Thinking type | | | | upon facts. The Feeling type joins the program only |
| makes decisions with the head. While it isn't that simple, | | | | after personally visiting the center and determining that |
| because each of us is able to incorporate skills that | | | | the staff is friendly and helpful. The Feeler may also |
| are outside our natural preference, we tend to give | | | | determine that the time spend at the center won't |
| more emphasis to one or the other. | | | | interfere with family activities. The person with a |
| So how does this impact lifestyle decisions? A Thinker | | | | Feeling preference may be motivated by the notion of |
| might rely on research to determine a course of action. | | | | improving their quality of life such as improvements in |
| The Thinking type will often gather facts and may | | | | energy, mood, sleep or productivity. The Feeler |
| seek the most effective course of action. They want | | | | experiences no need to quantify the results. A general |
| to know what results they can expect from the | | | | sense of improvement is a satisfactory outcome. The |
| behavior change. The Feeler will often poll others | | | | Feeling type is basing the decision upon impressions or |
| about their experiences. They may want to know if | | | | opinions. |
| someone whose opinion they respect would | | | | Once again, one size fits all wellness programs neglect |
| recommend a course of action. The Feeling type will | | | | the personality style of many participants. Personal |
| want to know how a behavior change will contribute | | | | wellness coaching may be helpful in assisting |
| to other important commitments in their life. | | | | participants to utilize their natural strengths to make |
| Here's an example. A Thinker and a Feeler have the | | | | decisions that lead to successful lifestyle change. |