Understanding the 4 Types of Energy will help you come to terms with who you really are, free yourself up, and allow you to live your truth effortlessly. If you haven't determined your Energy Type, go to my.liveyourtruth.com/quiz/ and take my free quiz.
After spending time with videos and on your website etc. the past couple of days, I just now took the quiz and it came out saying I’m a four.! Which does not feel right to me and I don’t think it fits my face. There were however a couple of questions where there were at least two answers that I could’ve said yes to. Do I doodle? Yes sometimes but I definitely edit as well. And sometimes I doodle with corners and sometimes I doodle with squiggles and curly shapes… I think I’ll go look at the face profiling videos… I’m in a confusion stage :-). Type two still feels like it fits as a basic foundational style which goes through everything.
@@CarolTuttleVideos Thank you very much, Carol! I wrote that comment here “earlier” on Friday I believe, as I was focusing on “figuring it out“, and I did!!! 😃 I sat down with face profiling videos, common misconceptions, profiling children and babies… And determined I was most likely a T1! Which you then confirmed with a one-liner in the lifestyle group when I stated my growing conviction in a post there. 💞✨ Thank you so much! 🧐 I don’t think I would recommend the quiz to anyone, after having tried it myself... 😉💗
For years I thought I was a type 2, but tonight while scrolling through my profile pictures it hit me that I am a type 4. I was once called “harsh” and I tend to be a perfectionist, but I am a bit of an empath and sensitive to emotions. 🤦♀️
I’m definitely type 4. This video helped me see how often I was hiding in my secondary type 2 because I was afraid of not being liked. Hiding for a few decades. In fact it wasn’t until about 2 years ago (and I’m 39) that I learned to just say “in my opinion...” but now that I have this vocabulary I find it so freeing. It’s my opinion and you absolutely don’t have to agree because it’s just MY opinion and I can feel free to share it.
This was so helpful in seeing my true type! I am too perfectionistic and critical in most all areas. If I can't get something perfect I become overwhelmed and then I become paralyzed to the point of doing nothing. It's too hard is my mantra sometimes. I laughed when I heard that, ding, ding, ding. I'm soooo type 4!
When I first discovered DYT, I immediately thought I was a Type 4. Then, once I went more into it, I binged watch all the videos on the website and decided on Type 1. However, something just felt off. This morning, I came to the conclusion that my son is a Type 4 and was listening to the podcast about the mistakes moms make with their type 4 children, and what was said was SO relatable! I wish I had a parent that respected me, especially my privacy! I was often told I was not social enough, that I needed to smile more (in my thinking, why have a silly smile plastered on my face if that’s not how I feel?!), that I can’t take a joke, and that I can be extreme. The shaming came mostly from the Type 1 mom and Type 4 grandmother ( although, I’ve always been the black sheep of the family 🤷🏻♀️, not conforming to their way of life). I can be playful but I notice my sense of humor is sarcastic and can be offending (I need to work on that). Thank you for this video series! ❤️
Good series. I'm a 4, possibly secondary 1. I almost never say what I think (except for around a few key people), as I don't want to make people uncomfortable or bring everyone down.
@@CarolTuttleVideos And helpful for others too!! I called my niece at college and told her that I heard her boyfriend was cheating on her (and she knew he had for the past 3 years so why not now?). I stated....You are in college "to have a college experience" and not to wait around for a guy to call you who lives 5 hours away and will live there for 4 years!! I said..."there is nothing wrong with making new guy friends and going out to coffee with them etc etc!" Well, a new guy is driving her home from college this weekend...she joined a sorority....she barely SPEAKS to the other CREEP and was chosen to be social media director of her sorority!! I think to myself..."my work here is done!!", lol.
I figured out early on that my type 4 children were all or nothing about their rooms. My 15 year old just decided to clean his room after we had a fire close to our home. With his goals, he gets horrible grades in school but he does amazing when he sees the value in it. Like, he'll pass his driver's ed class with flying colors because he wants his license.
After so many years of thinking I am a different type, I was recently told by Carol that I am actually a type 4. I am elated because I love the colors, but I never believed I could actually be a 4 because of the myths she speaks of here. Myth 1 is so true for me. My house is a disaster. I just have other priorities to focus on, but my very messy house has plagued my confidence for years. I do not want any visitors. I can now see that it is my "nothing". Also, I relate to myth #3. I am very nice. I tend to keep my opinions to myself...to a fault. I guess, again, that is my nothing. However, I have always known that I am an all or nothing person. Thank you, Carol, for so many aha moments!
Especially in puberty I had a very untidy room. I was an absolute mess. The nothing was very much present in my life at that time. Now that I have my own apartment it is mostly tidy and clean. I also regularly remove old stuff and clothes that I no longer wear. I am hardly sentimental about material things. I can let things go easily.
I am a Type 4. However, I have always as a child and now been extremely sensitive to how other people feel. I hated when I said or did something and it made someone cry. I would chastise myself for weeks over the fact that I hurt someone. So I developed a habit of not always saying what I'm thinking. I would think something and then evaluate if this is the right place and time to say anything. Mostly I just bite my tongue. I initially typed myself as a type 2 because of this. Now I know better.
OMG, I am so a Type 4. It is just so weird to hear that there are others like myself out there. I am from the Boston, MA area. I use to fly all over, for business, I actually thought I was nice. Once one of my former bosses told me that someone in the "Southern" area of America didn't like the way I spoke. And I thought, what is she talking about. Can't I be blunt or upfront with people down there. No one in the Northeast ever made that comment to me, in fact it was a feature of my personality that other bosses liked about me and got me promoted. I had never heard that I was blunt until that day, in mid career. Since that day, I have been very mindful of what I say and how I say it and it is true, now that I am older, I am blunt. Not that I blurt out things that fly through my brain, but I just don't like using more words, when less will do. LOL. I do say Please and Thank you. Thank you for this.
I think that I can finally see what my type is from watching this video and one other. I have been debating this type of issue since 2014. I won't go into all the details but suffice it to say, everything that I've learned points to Type 4, secondary 1. I thought for a long time that I was a Type 3 but I don't see anything reflecting in my facial features to support Type 3. I appreciate your videos. I think the reason it took so long for me to accept myself as Type 4 is due to some emotional wounding in childhood. I am completely fine being exactly who I am now. It feels good to give myself permission to be me. Thanks again!
My secondary is a 4 and all your points ring true even as a secondary. I'm very minimalistic (no t2 layers or frills, minimal jewelery, fitted clothing), very all or nothing in my thinking and actions and can be very straightforward at times. While healing a lot of my t2 I learned that my secondary became dominant to protect my shy unassertive t2 self. I also had a lot of t4 energy in my family. 2 t4 siblings, 3 more siblings with a s4, one parent t4 parent, and of course me. I'm the only t2 in my family (of 8 kids) so there was a need to find a way to stand up for myself. It's been a struggle to love my s4 but I know now it really saved me from completely losing my sense of self. Now the work is to let my s2 take charge and use the t4 strenghts as support, not protection. Being a t2 is safe.
@@CarolTuttleVideos Thanks Carol, I've known for 7 years now, but the healing has been difficult. I love my t2 nature when I'm alone but struggle to feel accepted by others. It doesn't feel safe in my relationships unfortunately. I can't seem to open my heart and feel safe and comfortable with others..
I think the thing I struggle with is that I don’t see myself as bold. I feel that I am a typical type 4 in lots of ways, especially the things you’ve said in this video, but I don’t feel bold. Rather, I feel full of self doubt. I guess others might describe as bold as once I’ve made a decision or if I believe something is truly right/wrong there can be no stopping me. Bold also seems to me that Type fours would be confident and would stand out, but I feel I lack confidence and don’t want to stand out. Thinking of it though, I’ve often been told I have a commanding presence so maybe I should just be bold and embrace it!
Yes, embrace your Type 4 energy. We have some Lifestyle content that would be great for you. Affirmations for Type 4: my.liveyourtruth.com/dyt/ls/type-4-affirmations/?referring_block=tie-block_
I am trying to modify how I state my opinions. I think sometimes I have dropped my ideas as though they were big bricks. (Even though I was often completely correct.)
I miss-typed myself originally because you mentioned that many models were a perfect type 4 and I couldn’t believe that I fit there. It took some time as an uncomfortable type 2 to realize I’d made a mistake.
@@CarolTuttleVideos 8 years now. I decided to read the Child Whisperer so I could help my son understand me a bit better. He’s a Type 1 and he often gets annoyed with me when I offer, well meaning, advice. We have a pretty good relationship and I wanted him to understand why I do or say things.
I love this series Carol. Listening to all myths has helped me get clearer on my subtype ! I've been going round and round on this due to much wounding...
So true about the cleaning! I can only seem to have one or two rooms clean at a time because it takes me soooo long to clean since if I’m doing it, it’s going to be done “right” lol
This series is so helpful. Thank you for putting this together :) I'm still sorting it out for myself, but these are great for breaking down the stereotypes/images that get associated with the different types. I'm still new to this, type 4 made a lot of sense for me, but others have said different things, so I'm trying to embrace the journey of discovery.
Carol Tuttle The series was very helpful to identify ways I misjudged other types and see how to look at them in a new light. I have a clean home (though I realize now I live with every other type so I should communicate my priorities and relax expectations in other areas), I do have type four skin, and I accept that I can be mean... though I agree each tour had their weakness and can be “mean “. This video actually helped my better accept my natural gifts. Thanks👍
I know for sure I am a type 4. The biggest aha moment I had is when I was wearing only my type 4 colors for a while, and I wore type 1 and 2 colors, I was so stressed out so I changed my clothes and literally the stress just melted away. It's not so much the other components that have given me the aha even though they do tie in, but wearing those colores wow! It's just crazy how much of a difference it made.
I feel like the main reason "I can't be a type 4," is the color palette. I have auburn hair, hazel/green eyes and my skin tone is neutral and have always been told I look good in warm, fall colors. When I see black, white, bright yellow. orange and purples I resist with all of my being. Those colors do not look good on me.
As a type 4/1 I love structured clothes and simple hairstyles but I really don't like the bold, pure colors. Maybe if I added those colors in a simple thin stripe I might. Crisp white is my favorite! Also, I find if I wear black as a solid top I feel much to weighed down. Navy is my dark of choice and I can wear it as a top, bottom, or a solid dress.
This was so eye opening, I wasnt sure if my husband was a 3/4 or a 4/3 but I think he is most definitely a 4/3. Your books have helped me so much to understand him.
Oh my goodness. I'm a type 4. I see the big picture, I have great skin, I'm all or nothing. I'm bold and can edit anything. I'm also very critical of myself. Thank you for this video. I think I'm a type 4/1.
@@CarolTuttleVideos Only really since reading your book. I knew myself, but couldn't put it into a type. I have discovered I am Type 4 with secondary 1. I feel understood! Thank you so much.
Great series. #3 rings true for me. I may think I'm just giving my opinion, but some folks might object to my directness. I don't get offended easily and take the response in stride.
How about this one? "I can't be Type 4 because black is not my best color." I was told this--bluntly but kindly--in the Type 4 group, but she graciously added, "You're cute, though" (or pretty, I can't recall which). Up to that time, I thought I looked good in black, being a self-typed Winter. In other color & style groups, I get both "regal" and "playful" together as descriptions (with regal leading), so that suggests a 4/1. However, your quiz, depending on how I answer the questions--because there's one question that can go either way--types me as a Type 1 or a Type 2. My husband's feed back, based solely on my personality, suggests that your quiz is correct. (P.S. He won't commit to either type; he thinks they're equal). While I might not be able to accurately type myself in your system, it has been a blessing in that it has forced me to look at myself as I am, not as I aspire to be. My journey continues, and I thank you for the riches you've provided me for the road.
People should not be offering that type of feedback in my Facebook groups. Please email my support team at support@dressingyourtruth.com for more help in determining your Type.
@@CarolTuttleVideos It was 3 or 4 years ago, and most of the time everyone behaved. Besides, to tell the truth, Type 4 felt like a straitjacket. While I may be quiet, even shy until I get to know someone, I'm not still.
A lot of the time I don't wear any jewellery at all but it's partly because I am allergic to a lot of metals, particularly silver, and it's rare I find something I can wear. Sometimes I make my own. About tidiness I know a few 4s including myself who are actually quite messy although I do think that this is probably not by choice and I'm taking steps to become more organised.
Carol, I would love to see a series on...How your type can incorporate leopard print....or how your type can incorporate buffalo check (red or black) etc etc....or even....what type of UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER looks best on the 4 different types!! Love this series!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a type 4 and I usually preface my BRUTALLY HONEST STATEMENTS or TRUTHS with.....I do NOT mean to hurt your feelings BUUUT.....
Hahahaha! I LOVE that dishwasher comment. As a t3, I'm frugal, but dang it, I won't cheap out on a dishwasher. If it can't clean whatever I throw at it, however I throw it at it, it has no business calling itself a dishwasher. My t2 mother in law has never even put a dirty dish in hers. She washes everything by hand and just uses the dishwasher to sanitize. Baffles me...
Honestly I can't see myself perfecting much. I just try to get by, and that often involves pretending I have similarities to people living in the neighborhood when I really don't. I'm a 4/1, and half the time lead with goofy #1 traits because I think people are less likely to dislike me. In fact, my neighbor used to hear a lot of my real personality (partially from eavesdropping) and would call me Kitty Downer (after Debbie Downer). The neighbor's brother would tell me I was 2-faced, that I was completely different from how I presented myself. Since I was only making an effort to "get along", I thought that was uncalled for, so I said, "Well, you present yourself as a regular guy, but you're an abusive drunk who leeches off his elderly mother. I'll change when you do!" It was 100% true, but it didn't endear me, lol! I've been through too much crap in this life; I don't have the energy or time to be civil to those who aren't.
How long have you known your true Type? If you are a Type 4 I would lead with that, and not try to lead with "goofy". When you live your true self others will see you for who you really are.
@@CarolTuttleVideos I've known for maybe 7 years. I tried dressing like a 4 but have had weight fluctuations and income fluctuations, on top of having separated from my husband. So I just had to wear what I fit into. Somebody donated clothes to me and everything's black and gray. I've had depression forever and I've had a hard life but I don't wear it like a hat. No one 'gets' me so I don't try any more. I'm REALLY tired of being rejected and back-stabbed. I'm at the point where I just have nothing to lose. So, sure, why NOT just forget about fitting in? It takes too much energy. I just want to be happy at this point.
@@KittyPepperPhd Yes, be happy definitely. Have you checked out my Healing Center at healwithcarol.com? You can join for free for 2 weeks. There are many resources there that can help you live a healthy balanced life.
This series is fantastic. I have known of my secondary 4 from how I react to stressful situations and spaces. It’s a face that has served me well. I thought it was funny how you mentioned the clean space point on type 4s because that’s what my mom said when we were discussing type 4 and minimalistic tendencies. She has a lot of stuff but could still be a 4! Thank you again 🌺
Not a T4! I "use" 4 as a control default when I'm under stress or when I'm angry at myself for real or perceived failures. I go into perfectionist overload. And again, influenced by the fashion culture to wear black, go minimalist, etc.
I think type four are rare... Atleast in my area... I feel like I'm the only one cartoon 😂😂 Well don't judge my maturity here I'm just 21... I like these kind of topics which are specific and true to every person... Your energy profiling system giving me vibes of our ancient scriptures (Yoga, Chkras, Ayurveda etc are parts of these scriptures ) and I'm really into it... I love your videos ❤️
Love this series and your wisdom in this area! I was part of the lifestyle group for a year and really learned so much! Have purchased the books and the kits for both men and women. Pretty sure that I'm a type 4 but it really bothers me not to be 100% sure before going all out with a new style and colors. Is there a way to make an appt. with you to make sure??
Interesting. I was told growing up by my mother I'm a "boots all in or nothing" type. I can be perfectionist. The skin thing is funny because I've made mine so perfectly clean I have to stand right up to the mirror and finally have no black heads. I have a very scrutinizing eye. As for severe speech? Hmmm. I'm very empathetic and sensitive. But I'm also straightforward and very honest. I don't like pretending the emperor has clothes when he doesn't. I hate being fake. At this point I'm just deciding if I'm more 1 or 4.
My type 4 daughter 13 sometimes overdoes it with the cleanliness, as soon as the hair is no longer in place, she takes a shower, even if it's at 10 p.m. She mostly wears black with a minimal pattern and knows exactly how her hair should be. Even in the clothes shop, she knows exactly what she wants. She's never in the store for long. She cleans her room without us parents having to tell. She also forgets something every now and then, sometimes school supplies are missing and she can only do her schoolwork with music in the background. That could point to sec. 1. When she was little, she didn't watch fairy tales. Her comment: That is not possible. Today she likes to watch anime films. She also loves scary stories.
Please explain how you can completely disregard a person’s coloring when typing them. It’s not possible for a personality type to all wear the same color (as you outline in your system) when they have different eye hair and skin colors. It defies the expertise of all certified color experts.
This is EXACTLY what led me to the DYT system. I am pale skinned with dark brown hair and eyes. I have three daughters. Every single one of them has my pale skin, dark brown hair and eyes. Yet, for some reason, everything I bought for them that I liked looked goofy on them. And hand me downs from each other just looked bizarre. Turns out I'm a 3/2, my oldest is a 4/2, second is a 3/4(or 4/3) and third is a 1/3. It wasn't until my son was born a 3/2 that I found someone I could dress instinctively- despite his significantly lighter colored hair (So I knew it wasn't just me being bad at clothes shopping. That kid has wound up with 10x more clothes than the girls combined. Lol) None of this had ever made any sense to me. I struggled constantly, trying to do things like put my girls in matching outfits, or outfits that would look good on me. Inevitably they always looked weird and felt miserable. Que Dressing Your Truth. What a truth bomb! BOOM! Suddenly, my struggle made sense. I wasn't fumbling and confused anymore. Despite their similar features and coloring, my kids look completely unique and authentic now. I know they would never go back. I'm so glad they got this program when they were young and were able to save themselves the heartache of comparison and expectation that is most of the fashion industry.
I love this series and I love the program. I was able to type my kids and myself immediately. My spouse on the other hand... His personality is 1000% unquestionably T4. Everything you ever say about T4s is just "yup yup yup". Yet, his features... aren't as clear cut. Crooked grin. A distinct droop on one eye. Tapered fingers. Some straightish lines... And an incurable leaning toward t2 clothes. I don't know what to think about the discrepancy. Is he just crooked from some unknown neurological damage? (My t4 daughter has some diagnosed neuroparalysis that causes her crookedness) Is he living his secondary due to trauma? Or dressing his secondary due to comfort? His asymmetry bothers him tremendously (unlike my asymmetry which never bothers me at all, which makes me think it would only bother a T4.) He's obsessed with symmetry in his hair, beard, etc. But his hair doesn't particularly cooperate. His hairline... isn't a line, but a vague suggestion. His nose is all T4 though. And his brow is comically T3. And his ears are T1. I know you're suppose to trust the facial profiling over the character profiling, but the "own authority, perfecting nature" resonates so deeply with him. Both as his biggest flaws and most valuable virtues. I don't see any other types in his character, but I see every other type in his features.
Understanding the 4 Types of Energy will help you come to terms with who you really are, free yourself up, and allow you to live your truth effortlessly. If you haven't determined your Energy Type, go to my.liveyourtruth.com/quiz/ and take my free quiz.
After spending time with videos and on your website etc. the past couple of days, I just now took the quiz and it came out saying I’m a four.! Which does not feel right to me and I don’t think it fits my face. There were however a couple of questions where there were at least two answers that I could’ve said yes to. Do I doodle? Yes sometimes but I definitely edit as well. And sometimes I doodle with corners and sometimes I doodle with squiggles and curly shapes…
I think I’ll go look at the face profiling videos… I’m in a confusion stage :-). Type two still feels like it fits as a basic foundational style which goes through everything.
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@@CarolTuttleVideos Thank you very much, Carol! I wrote that comment here “earlier” on Friday I believe, as I was focusing on “figuring it out“, and I did!!! 😃
I sat down with face profiling videos, common misconceptions, profiling children and babies… And determined I was most likely a T1! Which you then confirmed with a one-liner in the lifestyle group when I stated my growing conviction in a post there. 💞✨ Thank you so much!
🧐 I don’t think I would recommend the quiz to anyone, after having tried it myself... 😉💗
For years I thought I was a type 2, but tonight while scrolling through my profile pictures it hit me that I am a type 4. I was once called “harsh” and I tend to be a perfectionist, but I am a bit of an empath and sensitive to emotions. 🤦♀️
I’m definitely type 4. This video helped me see how often I was hiding in my secondary type 2 because I was afraid of not being liked. Hiding for a few decades. In fact it wasn’t until about 2 years ago (and I’m 39) that I learned to just say “in my opinion...” but now that I have this vocabulary I find it so freeing. It’s my opinion and you absolutely don’t have to agree because it’s just MY opinion and I can feel free to share it.
How long have you known you are a Type 4?
This was so helpful in seeing my true type! I am too perfectionistic and critical in most all areas. If I can't get something perfect I become overwhelmed and then I become paralyzed to the point of doing nothing. It's too hard is my mantra sometimes. I laughed when I heard that, ding, ding, ding. I'm soooo type 4!
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When I first discovered DYT, I immediately thought I was a Type 4. Then, once I went more into it, I binged watch all the videos on the website and decided on Type 1. However, something just felt off. This morning, I came to the conclusion that my son is a Type 4 and was listening to the podcast about the mistakes moms make with their type 4 children, and what was said was SO relatable! I wish I had a parent that respected me, especially my privacy! I was often told I was not social enough, that I needed to smile more (in my thinking, why have a silly smile plastered on my face if that’s not how I feel?!), that I can’t take a joke, and that I can be extreme. The shaming came mostly from the Type 1 mom and Type 4 grandmother ( although, I’ve always been the black sheep of the family 🤷🏻♀️, not conforming to their way of life). I can be playful but I notice my sense of humor is sarcastic and can be offending (I need to work on that). Thank you for this video series! ❤️
I'm glad this helped you. You can heal and move forward!
Good series. I'm a 4, possibly secondary 1. I almost never say what I think (except for around a few key people), as I don't want to make people uncomfortable or bring everyone down.
If there is a way to tactfully say what you think I would speak your truth. It is helpful for you to do this.
@@CarolTuttleVideos And helpful for others too!! I called my niece at college and told her that I heard her boyfriend was cheating on her (and she knew he had for the past 3 years so why not now?). I stated....You are in college "to have a college experience" and not to wait around for a guy to call you who lives 5 hours away and will live there for 4 years!! I said..."there is nothing wrong with making new guy friends and going out to coffee with them etc etc!" Well, a new guy is driving her home from college this weekend...she joined a sorority....she barely SPEAKS to the other CREEP and was chosen to be social media director of her sorority!! I think to myself..."my work here is done!!", lol.
I figured out early on that my type 4 children were all or nothing about their rooms. My 15 year old just decided to clean his room after we had a fire close to our home. With his goals, he gets horrible grades in school but he does amazing when he sees the value in it. Like, he'll pass his driver's ed class with flying colors because he wants his license.
Thank you for sharing!
After so many years of thinking I am a different type, I was recently told by Carol that I am actually a type 4. I am elated because I love the colors, but I never believed I could actually be a 4 because of the myths she speaks of here. Myth 1 is so true for me. My house is a disaster. I just have other priorities to focus on, but my very messy house has plagued my confidence for years. I do not want any visitors. I can now see that it is my "nothing". Also, I relate to myth #3. I am very nice. I tend to keep my opinions to myself...to a fault. I guess, again, that is my nothing. However, I have always known that I am an all or nothing person. Thank you, Carol, for so many aha moments!
I'm so glad you know your Type and can start living your truth!
Especially in puberty I had a very untidy room. I was an absolute mess. The nothing was very much present in my life at that time. Now that I have my own apartment it is mostly tidy and clean. I also regularly remove old stuff and clothes that I no longer wear. I am hardly sentimental about material things. I can let things go easily.
Thank you for sharing!
I am a Type 4. However, I have always as a child and now been extremely sensitive to how other people feel. I hated when I said or did something and it made someone cry. I would chastise myself for weeks over the fact that I hurt someone. So I developed a habit of not always saying what I'm thinking. I would think something and then evaluate if this is the right place and time to say anything. Mostly I just bite my tongue. I initially typed myself as a type 2 because of this. Now I know better.
How long have you known you are a Type 4?
OMG, I am so a Type 4. It is just so weird to hear that there are others like myself out there. I am from the Boston, MA area. I use to fly all over, for business, I actually thought I was nice. Once one of my former bosses told me that someone in the "Southern" area of America didn't like the way I spoke. And I thought, what is she talking about. Can't I be blunt or upfront with people down there. No one in the Northeast ever made that comment to me, in fact it was a feature of my personality that other bosses liked about me and got me promoted. I had never heard that I was blunt until that day, in mid career. Since that day, I have been very mindful of what I say and how I say it and it is true, now that I am older, I am blunt. Not that I blurt out things that fly through my brain, but I just don't like using more words, when less will do. LOL. I do say Please and Thank you. Thank you for this.
You're welcome!
I agree Carole...I have modified my directness..
I think that I can finally see what my type is from watching this video and one other. I have been debating this type of issue since 2014. I won't go into all the details but suffice it to say, everything that I've learned points to Type 4, secondary 1. I thought for a long time that I was a Type 3 but I don't see anything reflecting in my facial features to support Type 3. I appreciate your videos. I think the reason it took so long for me to accept myself as Type 4 is due to some emotional wounding in childhood. I am completely fine being exactly who I am now. It feels good to give myself permission to be me. Thanks again!
I'm glad you have found your Type! It's a blessing to know and live your truth!
I love that you mentioned dishwasher preferences for 4s! We tease my husband about his obsession with loading the dishwasher perfectly
My secondary is a 4 and all your points ring true even as a secondary. I'm very minimalistic (no t2 layers or frills, minimal jewelery, fitted clothing), very all or nothing in my thinking and actions and can be very straightforward at times. While healing a lot of my t2 I learned that my secondary became dominant to protect my shy unassertive t2 self. I also had a lot of t4 energy in my family. 2 t4 siblings, 3 more siblings with a s4, one parent t4 parent, and of course me. I'm the only t2 in my family (of 8 kids) so there was a need to find a way to stand up for myself. It's been a struggle to love my s4 but I know now it really saved me from completely losing my sense of self. Now the work is to let my s2 take charge and use the t4 strenghts as support, not protection. Being a t2 is safe.
Yes, being Type 2 is safe, and it will be so good for you to heal and live fully as a Type 2. How long have you known you are a Type 2?
@@CarolTuttleVideos Thanks Carol, I've known for 7 years now, but the healing has been difficult. I love my t2 nature when I'm alone but struggle to feel accepted by others. It doesn't feel safe in my relationships unfortunately. I can't seem to open my heart and feel safe and comfortable with others..
@@chanibanny Have you visited my Healing Center at healwithcarol.com? There are many resources there that can help you!
I think the thing I struggle with is that I don’t see myself as bold. I feel that I am a typical type 4 in lots of ways, especially the things you’ve said in this video, but I don’t feel bold. Rather, I feel full of self doubt. I guess others might describe as bold as once I’ve made a decision or if I believe something is truly right/wrong there can be no stopping me. Bold also seems to me that Type fours would be confident and would stand out, but I feel I lack confidence and don’t want to stand out. Thinking of it though, I’ve often been told I have a commanding presence so maybe I should just be bold and embrace it!
Yes, embrace your Type 4 energy. We have some Lifestyle content that would be great for you. Affirmations for Type 4: my.liveyourtruth.com/dyt/ls/type-4-affirmations/?referring_block=tie-block_
My 14 y.o. son loves being a Type 4. I just finished reading "his" section of IJMN and I appreciate being able to support him in becoming a T4 man.
How wonderful that you are honoring him, your relationship will be so much better off!
Carol, I wanted to tell you thank you for the great series, but mostly that you have such beautiful hands.
Thank you!
Two years later and this video is so right on for my type 4 nature! Thank you - if only I had this perspective and acceptance in my youth. 🥺🥰
I'm glad you have this perspective now and can live your truth!
I am trying to modify how I state my opinions. I think sometimes I have dropped my ideas as though they were big bricks. (Even though I was often completely correct.)
It's great to be yourself but to also be aware of other people's energy Types.
I miss-typed myself originally because you mentioned that many models were a perfect type 4 and I couldn’t believe that I fit there. It took some time as an uncomfortable type 2 to realize I’d made a mistake.
How long have you known your Type?
@@CarolTuttleVideos 8 years now. I decided to read the Child Whisperer so I could help my son understand me a bit better. He’s a Type 1 and he often gets annoyed with me when I offer, well meaning, advice. We have a pretty good relationship and I wanted him to understand why I do or say things.
I love this series Carol. Listening to all myths has helped me get clearer on my subtype ! I've been going round and round on this due to much wounding...
Have you visited my Healing Center at healwithcarol.com? I have many resources there to help you heal and move forward.
So true about the cleaning! I can only seem to have one or two rooms clean at a time because it takes me soooo long to clean since if I’m doing it, it’s going to be done “right” lol
How long have you known your Type?
This series is so helpful. Thank you for putting this together :) I'm still sorting it out for myself, but these are great for breaking down the stereotypes/images that get associated with the different types. I'm still new to this, type 4 made a lot of sense for me, but others have said different things, so I'm trying to embrace the journey of discovery.
You know yourself best, I recommend trusting yourself, sometimes others see us differently.
@@CarolTuttleVideos Thanks Carol, will do :)
Love this series! Just wish I wasn’t Type 4 so I didn’t always have to wait until the end 😂
How did this video help you?
Carol Tuttle The series was very helpful to identify ways I misjudged other types and see how to look at them in a new light. I have a clean home (though I realize now I live with every other type so I should communicate my priorities and relax expectations in other areas), I do have type four skin, and I accept that I can be mean... though I agree each tour had their weakness and can be “mean “. This video actually helped my better accept my natural gifts. Thanks👍
@@amysmith6299 Thank you for sharing!
I know for sure I am a type 4. The biggest aha moment I had is when I was wearing only my type 4 colors for a while, and I wore type 1 and 2 colors, I was so stressed out so I changed my clothes and literally the stress just melted away. It's not so much the other components that have given me the aha even though they do tie in, but wearing those colores wow! It's just crazy how much of a difference it made.
How long have you known your Type?
5or6 months I think...
I feel like the main reason "I can't be a type 4," is the color palette. I have auburn hair, hazel/green eyes and my skin tone is neutral and have always been told I look good in warm, fall colors. When I see black, white, bright yellow. orange and purples I resist with all of my being. Those colors do not look good on me.
Could you be another Type besides Type 4? If you are a Type 4 the Type 4 colors will look best on you.
Is binging your videos and trying to learn all at once a type 4 thing 😄? Really diving deeply into things.
As a type 4/1 I love structured clothes and simple hairstyles but I really don't like the bold, pure colors. Maybe if I added those colors in a simple thin stripe I might. Crisp white is my favorite! Also, I find if I wear black as a solid top I feel much to weighed down. Navy is my dark of choice and I can wear it as a top, bottom, or a solid dress.
You can definitely be your own Type 4, there is no cookie-cutter way in DYT- be yourself!
This was so eye opening, I wasnt sure if my husband was a 3/4 or a 4/3 but I think he is most definitely a 4/3. Your books have helped me so much to understand him.
I'm so glad you are taking the time to understand your husband. It will help your marriage! How long have you dressed your truth?
@@CarolTuttleVideos 2020 basically, still on the journey to find my true nature
This is so helpful thank you Carol.
Oh my goodness. I'm a type 4. I see the big picture, I have great skin, I'm all or nothing. I'm bold and can edit anything. I'm also very critical of myself. Thank you for this video. I think I'm a type 4/1.
Great video, a big Aha from me! Thank you for posting.
I'm glad this helped you! How long have you known your Type?
@@CarolTuttleVideos Only really since reading your book. I knew myself, but couldn't put it into a type. I have discovered I am Type 4 with secondary 1. I feel understood! Thank you so much.
Thoroughly enjoying your youtube channel @caroltuttle!! Discovered my energy type this week, and SO much is making sense to me all of a sudden.
I'm so glad you know your Type! Have you taken the full course at dressingyourtruth.com?
Thanks a lot! You are helping people tremendously! I wish you all the best for your life. Stay safe and healthy!
Thank you!
Great series. #3 rings true for me. I may think I'm just giving my opinion, but some folks might object to my directness. I don't get offended easily and take the response in stride.
How long have you known your Type?
@@CarolTuttleVideos Several years. I'm 70, if that matters.
How about this one? "I can't be Type 4 because black is not my best color." I was told this--bluntly but kindly--in the Type 4 group, but she graciously added, "You're cute, though" (or pretty, I can't recall which). Up to that time, I thought I looked good in black, being a self-typed Winter.
In other color & style groups, I get both "regal" and "playful" together as descriptions (with regal leading), so that suggests a 4/1. However, your quiz, depending on how I answer the questions--because there's one question that can go either way--types me as a Type 1 or a Type 2. My husband's feed back, based solely on my personality, suggests that your quiz is correct. (P.S. He won't commit to either type; he thinks they're equal).
While I might not be able to accurately type myself in your system, it has been a blessing in that it has forced me to look at myself as I am, not as I aspire to be. My journey continues, and I thank you for the riches you've provided me for the road.
People should not be offering that type of feedback in my Facebook groups. Please email my support team at support@dressingyourtruth.com for more help in determining your Type.
@@CarolTuttleVideos It was 3 or 4 years ago, and most of the time everyone behaved.
Besides, to tell the truth, Type 4 felt like a straitjacket. While I may be quiet, even shy until I get to know someone, I'm not still.
A lot of the time I don't wear any jewellery at all but it's partly because I am allergic to a lot of metals, particularly silver, and it's rare I find something I can wear. Sometimes I make my own. About tidiness I know a few 4s including myself who are actually quite messy although I do think that this is probably not by choice and I'm taking steps to become more organised.
How long have you known your Type?
@@CarolTuttleVideos since just before New Year.
Carol, I would love to see a series on...How your type can incorporate leopard print....or how your type can incorporate buffalo check (red or black) etc etc....or even....what type of UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER looks best on the 4 different types!! Love this series!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a type 4 and I usually preface my BRUTALLY HONEST STATEMENTS or TRUTHS with.....I do NOT mean to hurt your feelings BUUUT.....
We have a lot of that information in our Lifestyle content dressingyourtruth.com/lifestyle.
Hahahaha! I LOVE that dishwasher comment. As a t3, I'm frugal, but dang it, I won't cheap out on a dishwasher. If it can't clean whatever I throw at it, however I throw it at it, it has no business calling itself a dishwasher.
My t2 mother in law has never even put a dirty dish in hers. She washes everything by hand and just uses the dishwasher to sanitize. Baffles me...
Rachel Rasmussen I agree!!
Honestly I can't see myself perfecting much. I just try to get by, and that often involves pretending I have similarities to people living in the neighborhood when I really don't.
I'm a 4/1, and half the time lead with goofy #1 traits because I think people are less likely to dislike me. In fact, my neighbor used to hear a lot of my real personality (partially from eavesdropping) and would call me Kitty Downer (after Debbie Downer). The neighbor's brother would tell me I was 2-faced, that I was completely different from how I presented myself. Since I was only making an effort to "get along", I thought that was uncalled for, so I said, "Well, you present yourself as a regular guy, but you're an abusive drunk who leeches off his elderly mother. I'll change when you do!"
It was 100% true, but it didn't endear me, lol!
I've been through too much crap in this life; I don't have the energy or time to be civil to those who aren't.
How long have you known your true Type? If you are a Type 4 I would lead with that, and not try to lead with "goofy". When you live your true self others will see you for who you really are.
@@CarolTuttleVideos I've known for maybe 7 years. I tried dressing like a 4 but have had weight fluctuations and income fluctuations, on top of having separated from my husband. So I just had to wear what I fit into. Somebody donated clothes to me and everything's black and gray. I've had depression forever and I've had a hard life but I don't wear it like a hat. No one 'gets' me so I don't try any more. I'm REALLY tired of being rejected and back-stabbed. I'm at the point where I just have nothing to lose. So, sure, why NOT just forget about fitting in? It takes too much energy. I just want to be happy at this point.
@@KittyPepperPhd Yes, be happy definitely. Have you checked out my Healing Center at healwithcarol.com? You can join for free for 2 weeks. There are many resources there that can help you live a healthy balanced life.
This series is fantastic. I have known of my secondary 4 from how I react to stressful situations and spaces. It’s a face that has served me well. I thought it was funny how you mentioned the clean space point on type 4s because that’s what my mom said when we were discussing type 4 and minimalistic tendencies. She has a lot of stuff but could still be a 4! Thank you again 🌺
Thank you for watching!
Not a T4! I "use" 4 as a control default when I'm under stress or when I'm angry at myself for real or perceived failures. I go into perfectionist overload. And again, influenced by the fashion culture to wear black, go minimalist, etc.
Yes, less is more!!!
I think type four are rare... Atleast in my area... I feel like I'm the only one cartoon 😂😂
Well don't judge my maturity here I'm just 21... I like these kind of topics which are specific and true to every person... Your energy profiling system giving me vibes of our ancient scriptures (Yoga, Chkras, Ayurveda etc are parts of these scriptures ) and I'm really into it... I love your videos ❤️
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Love this series and your wisdom in this area! I was part of the lifestyle group for a year and really learned so much! Have purchased the books and the kits for both men and women. Pretty sure that I'm a type 4 but it really bothers me not to be 100% sure before going all out with a new style and colors. Is there a way to make an appt. with you to make sure??
If you are a Lifestyle member you can email support@dressingyourtruth.com for more information on getting a truthbomb from me.
Interesting. I was told growing up by my mother I'm a "boots all in or nothing" type. I can be perfectionist.
The skin thing is funny because I've made mine so perfectly clean I have to stand right up to the mirror and finally have no black heads. I have a very scrutinizing eye.
As for severe speech? Hmmm. I'm very empathetic and sensitive. But I'm also straightforward and very honest. I don't like pretending the emperor has clothes when he doesn't. I hate being fake.
At this point I'm just deciding if I'm more 1 or 4.
I have to much stuff ..I’m untidy ..but I’m a 4..
What Type are you?
My type 4 daughter 13 sometimes overdoes it with the cleanliness, as soon as the hair is no longer in place, she takes a shower, even if it's at 10 p.m. She mostly wears black with a minimal pattern and knows exactly how her hair should be. Even in the clothes shop, she knows exactly what she wants. She's never in the store for long. She cleans her room without us parents having to tell. She also forgets something every now and then, sometimes school supplies are missing and she can only do her schoolwork with music in the background. That could point to sec. 1. When she was little, she didn't watch fairy tales. Her comment: That is not possible. Today she likes to watch anime films. She also loves scary stories.
Isn't it great to know and honor the different Types in your family?
@@CarolTuttleVideos Yes, it is. And the "Child Whisperer" book and podcast is a big guide for me.
All or nothing....wow...that’s me..
Are you a Type 4?
Please explain how you can completely disregard a person’s coloring when typing them. It’s not possible for a personality type to all wear the same color (as you outline in your system) when they have different eye hair and skin colors. It defies the expertise of all certified color experts.
Kyle Guersey great question. I answer it in this article. my.liveyourtruth.com/dyt/4-seasons-color-analysis-system/
This is EXACTLY what led me to the DYT system. I am pale skinned with dark brown hair and eyes. I have three daughters. Every single one of them has my pale skin, dark brown hair and eyes. Yet, for some reason, everything I bought for them that I liked looked goofy on them. And hand me downs from each other just looked bizarre. Turns out I'm a 3/2, my oldest is a 4/2, second is a 3/4(or 4/3) and third is a 1/3. It wasn't until my son was born a 3/2 that I found someone I could dress instinctively- despite his significantly lighter colored hair (So I knew it wasn't just me being bad at clothes shopping. That kid has wound up with 10x more clothes than the girls combined. Lol)
None of this had ever made any sense to me. I struggled constantly, trying to do things like put my girls in matching outfits, or outfits that would look good on me. Inevitably they always looked weird and felt miserable.
Que Dressing Your Truth. What a truth bomb! BOOM! Suddenly, my struggle made sense. I wasn't fumbling and confused anymore. Despite their similar features and coloring, my kids look completely unique and authentic now. I know they would never go back. I'm so glad they got this program when they were young and were able to save themselves the heartache of comparison and expectation that is most of the fashion industry.
@@rachelrasmussen1101 Thank you so much for sharing!
I love this series and I love the program. I was able to type my kids and myself immediately. My spouse on the other hand... His personality is 1000% unquestionably T4. Everything you ever say about T4s is just "yup yup yup". Yet, his features... aren't as clear cut. Crooked grin. A distinct droop on one eye. Tapered fingers. Some straightish lines... And an incurable leaning toward t2 clothes. I don't know what to think about the discrepancy. Is he just crooked from some unknown neurological damage? (My t4 daughter has some diagnosed neuroparalysis that causes her crookedness) Is he living his secondary due to trauma? Or dressing his secondary due to comfort?
His asymmetry bothers him tremendously (unlike my asymmetry which never bothers me at all, which makes me think it would only bother a T4.) He's obsessed with symmetry in his hair, beard, etc. But his hair doesn't particularly cooperate. His hairline... isn't a line, but a vague suggestion. His nose is all T4 though. And his brow is comically T3. And his ears are T1. I know you're suppose to trust the facial profiling over the character profiling, but the "own authority, perfecting nature" resonates so deeply with him. Both as his biggest flaws and most valuable virtues. I don't see any other types in his character, but I see every other type in his features.
Has he watched the men's course? I would have him watch it and determine his Type himself.
@@CarolTuttleVideos he says he's a 4 but that the 4 clothes are "too much". (Unless it's black or true red.) And he only does solids. No patterns
@@rachelrasmussen1101 He could be a 4/2 the bold/subdued Type!