Your ‘Not Self’ theme is a sign post that lets you know you’re off track. If you’re feeling frustrated, angry, bitter, resentful or disappointed in life, think of it as a signal from your internal GPS telling you it’s time to course correct. In this blog post and accompanying episode of the Unjaded Podcast, I’m walking you through the ‘Not Self’ theme of the 5 Human Design types as well as the Signature themes that tell you when you ARE on track. Keep reading or listen to the episode here.

What is ‘Not Self’ Theme in Human Design?

Your ‘not self’ theme is a sign post that shows up when you’ve veered off track.

It’s there simply to give you the opportunity to course correct. Think of it as your internal GPS telling you to recalculate. You’re not doing anything wrong, it’s just time to lean a bit further into your Human Design strategy.

Not Self Theme by Human Design Type

The Human Design Generator Not Self Theme is Frustration

If you’re a Generator type, you know this feeling well because whenever something goes off kilter, you become frustrated! You’ve probably heard yourself bemoan how frustrated you are thousands of time in your life.

Here’s the thing. The frustration doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It’s simply a little red flag, inviting you to course correct. How you do this is by leaning into your Human Design strategy which is to respond rather than initiating. The mechanics of your design are such that you’re not built to initiate. Your energy works best when you’re responding to something that’s happening around you. By trusting this, and allowing yourself to go with the flow of being in response, you’ll enter into the opportunities that are right for you which will drastically reduce or even eliminate your frustration.

Try it and see!

The Manifesting Generator Not Self Theme is Frustration

As a Manifesting Generator, you are a Generator type which means that your Not Self theme is also frustration. Because you have the motorized throat of the Manifestor, it’s EXTREMELY tempting for you to initiate. You have the power to do so! BUT… that’s where the frustration will set in. You’ll find yourself entering into all sorts of things that are probably not meant for you because you love to be busy doing all of the things! Take a step back and wait for things to come to you that you can be in response to.

The way to reduce frustration is to allow yourself the time and space to wait for that beautiful feeling of your Sacral centre drawing you towards an experience that is right for you. To understand how to do this in your everyday life, tune into this episode of Unjaded, The Mani-Gen Manifesto.

The Human Design Projector Not Self Theme is Bitterness

As a Human Design Projector, you’ll become bitter or resentful when you’re accepting the wrong and/or too many invitations. You’ll fall into this pattern when you’re not getting enough rest. When you’re truly rested, you’ll understand which invitations are right for you and you’ll easily say no to the others. Recognition is also important for you, as a Projector. When someone recognizes you, it makes you feel alive, appreciated, and energized. Listen to this episode of the Unjaded Podcast to learn all about how recognition works in your design.

The Human Design Manifestor Not Self Theme is Anger

As a Human Design Manifestor, your Not Self theme is anger. It’s the emotion that will show up over and over again in your life. I’ve worked with many Manifestors who have covered up their anger for so long, they’ll shout from the rooftops that this doesn’t fit. Then I’ve worked with other Manifestors who have ALWAYS been told they’re angry and they’ve been encouraged to take anger management sessions to try to reduce it. For you the Manifestor, your anger is a sign post that something is off. Maybe you’re being pestered with questions, or micromanaged, or just not allowed to be in your own creative flow. All of these things can bring up flashes of anger and steal your peace. Listen to the full episode to find out how to move through the anger into peace on a regular basis.

The Human Design Reflector Not Self Theme is Disappointment

As a Human Design Reflector, the sign post or emotion that lets you know you’re off track is disappointment. It’s of utmost importance for you, as a Reflector, that you are surrounded by the
right people. You serve as the barometer for your community. A healthy Reflector is a sign of
a healthy community and vice versa. You’ll know you’re on the right track when you feel a sense of surprise and delight in the circumstances and people around you.

Visit this blog post to learn more about how to use your Human Design strategy in every area of your life.

Listen to Episode 63 of Unjaded Now

In it I’m answering a listener question about Not Self Theme in Human Design. We cover how to understand when you’re experiencing your Not Self Theme and how to move away from it into your Human Design Signature.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Download your Human Design Chart for free → https://vickiedickson.com/free-hd-chart
• Book a Personal Human Design reading → https://vickiedickson.com/personal-reading

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