Scared Settler

Your empty nester role is the Scared Settler. This is a role often assumed by empty nesters who find themselves lacking passion and purpose in their daily lives. As a Scared Settler, you may feel deeply unfulfilled, leading to feelings of frustration and sadness.
One of the biggest challenges faced by Scared Settlers is their reluctance to initiate change due to their lack of motivation. They often prioritize maintaining the status quo over pursuing their own desires, even though they may acknowledge internally that they need a change.
Typically, a Scared Settler is more concerned about disrupting the lives of others than addressing their own needs. This can result in them feeling trapped in a routine dictated by external expectations, with a nagging sense that life is passing them by.
Despite sharing their feelings of being stuck and unhappy with friends, a Scared Settler may struggle to take action or heed well-meaning advice. Instead, they may resort to distracting themselves with activities like excessive TV watching or immersing themselves in books to avoid confronting their reality.
They may entertain the idea of pursuing new hobbies or ventures that excite them, but their fear of discomfort often leads them to abandon these pursuits prematurely. Consequently, they find themselves trapped in a cycle of repetitive behavior that only serves to perpetuate their dissatisfaction.
However, if you're reading this, it means you've taken a step forward by engaging with this quiz. This demonstrates a willingness to seek change, which is a promising sign. It indicates that you're ready to break free from the constraints of the Scared Settler role and pursue a more fulfilling life.