Let's get into the basics first. A Generator is one of the five energy types.  Generator folks have TONS of energy, they are light and have a welcoming presence about them.  When they find something they love, that lights them up, they go all in.  They can have energy for DAYS on this thing.  (If you are curious if you or your kids are a generator, you can find their free Human Design Chart HERE)

Today we are going to break down the Generator Human Design type.  What you'll find here:

1. How you can make better decisions as a Generator

2. What it means if you are a Sacral Generator or an Emotional Generator (and how to help your kids make decisions based on what type of Generator they are)

3. How to use what you know about Generators for yourself, and for your kids.

How you can make better decisions as a Generator

Generators have so much energy.  If you're a generator, you are tone of the lucky ones whose whole purpose is to follow your joy, expending all of your energy on things you love, and then collapse into bed at the end of the night.  That's literally it. 

The real key is to make sure you are saying yes to the things that literally make you say HECK YES.  You will know these things because you may actually feel yourself leaning in, wanting to get started, or saying yes as soon as possible.  The actual strategy of a Generator is called waiting to respond.  What that means is that unlike some other types (Manifestors), you don't generally kick things up creatively.  You are known to draw them to you.  As opportunities come your way, it's. your job to decide if you want to pursue those opportunities or not.  You may be presented with lots of different things that you could do, it's just a matter of what you WANT to do.

How to know if it's a Yes or a No as a Generator

Generators get their name because one of their Sacral Center

Your Sacral (towards the bottom) is an energy center with a whole lot of get up and go.  Just like an actual generator, it has a tremendous amount of energy.  There are two main ways it operates for you as a generator.  You might find that you are a Sacral Generator, (which you can determine for free at goingpirecoaching.com).  Sacral generators know right away if it's a heck yes or a no, and it may come out vocally as hmmm YES!  They have an immediate knowing.  Emotional generators on the other hand, have access to that same knowing, but they have to ride the emotional wave first.  There will likely be some, yes but what if... questions that come up, and once they are in a calm emotional place, their gut will also speak to them.

Generators need something to respond to, and your generator kids will have an easy time tapping into whether or not something is for them or not.  The best way you can support them is to give them options.  This lunch or that lunch, pizza or nuggets?  Yes or no questions will be much more productive than open ended questions.

If you feel that you feel you are saying yes to something only to make someone else happy? That means it's actually a no for you.  The same goes for your generator kids.  If they are saying yes just to make you happy, the best thing you can do for them is to ask them more yes no questions.  If it doesn't bring them joy, you are going to be dealing with one very frustrated kiddo very soon.  

How you can use it as a Generator woman

• Self care is crucial! Especially if you are in a cycle where you have said too many yes-es and are trying to disentangle yourself and get back to your joy.
• Make sure to create time for the things that you love to do. Filling up your cup and finding your joy will pay dividends with your friends, family, etc.
• If you feel burnt out, take a step back. What did you say yes to that was really a yes for someone else and not for you?
• Doing the hard thing first may not actually be the best thing for you. Do the thing that brings you the most joy first.
• Delegate things that don't bring you joy, or find a different way to do them.

How you can use it as a Generator parent

• You are go go go, make sure you are filling your own cup.
• Don't forget to listen to what your body is telling you, especially if you are an emotional Generator. You may need to step back and let the chaos die down to really listen to your gut.
• You're going to have a bazillion things that you are working on, passion projects etc. Don't be afraid to get your kids involved!
• Notice when you are second guessing your decisions, and remember to go back to your gut.
• FOLLOW YOUR JOY. This is the single biggest thing you can do for your kids.

How you can help your Generator kids

• These kids are F.U.L.L of energy and want everyone to be just as lit as they are. You may even find yourself getting excited simply because their joy is contagious.
• Once they find something they really like, you may find it's total game over for anything else. This shows up in spades with my two year old. If he has something or is doing something he really likes, you can't convince him to do ANYTHING else.
• These kids want to play a lot. If there's something you need them to do or learn, make it fun, make it a game. Example: Asher dancing.
• Don't push too hard on things your generator kid doesn't enjoy. If they are frustrated, it's time to redirect.
• Get that energy OUT! They'll have a lot of it for sure.
• If your Generator child doesn't answer with a definitive YES, asking them yes/no questions can help them tap into their sacral/emotional decision tree.