(Tindall and Hsun, 2000)

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\"Wood types seek the space in which to move freely, whether physically or mentally. They abhor limits and regulations, unless it is they who establish them and, even then, they are apt to ignore the limits and rules they sanction for others. “Don’t fence me in” is one of their mantras. Goals, targets, missions, causes, obstacles, novelty, struggle and discovery are their métier, their sphere of action. And action, without restriction and in whatever context, is what appeals to them.

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Because of their relentless drive and single-mindedness, Wood types may provoke discord and resentment. They prefer doing things their own way--which can be challenging for others who want to equally participate in formulating plans and making decisions. Being held accountable to other’s expectations and ideals can feel like a ball-and-chain to a Wood type who wants to follow her own bent and pursue her own agenda, one which she determines is the best one anyway. But, more than that, Wood types can become worn out by a compulsion to do more, do it faster, and do it better. Eventually, they run into a wall of frustration or run out of steam and can feel thwarted, disheartened, defeated and deflated. When they push themselves past their own limits, they can become vexed with headaches, muscle aches, dyspepsia, IBS, sinusitis, sleep disturbances, hypochondria and

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depression.

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KEYS TO WOOD

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• seeks challenge and pushes to the limit

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• enjoys and does well under pressure

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• loves action, movement, and adventure

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• likes to be first, best, and only

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TYPICAL PROBLEMS

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• intolerance and impatience

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• volatile emotions

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• vascular headaches, muscle spasms, high blood pressure, nerve inflammations, migratory pain

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• abuse of stimulants and sedatives\"

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(http://www.chinese-medicine-works.com/pdfs/five-types-case-studies.pdf)

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