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Identify who fills each role in your support network.

Your Support Network Has Roles

Most people have a support network. The gap is in how they use it. When something is hard, the tendency is to go to the same one or two people for everything - the friend who always picks up, the colleague who has been through it all before. That person becomes the default for listening, problem-solving, encouragement, and honest feedback all at once.

That arrangement puts strain on one relationship and leaves the others unused. It also means you are often asking the wrong person for what you actually need. The friend who is great at celebrating your wins may not be the right person to challenge your thinking. The colleague who generates ideas may not be the one to sit with you in difficulty.

This tool maps six distinct roles that a complete support system provides. Some people in your life fill more than one role. Some roles may have no one in them yet. The empty spaces are as informative as the names you write in - they show where your network has gaps and where to be intentional about building.

How to Use This Worksheet

  1. Read each role description before writing any names. The roles are specific - resist the urge to put your closest person in every box.
  2. Write the name of the person who best fits that role. If no one comes to mind, leave it blank. A blank is data, not failure.
  3. Note when you typically turn to that person. This builds awareness of your current patterns and where you might reach out differently. Then look at the gap section and identify one concrete next step.
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My Support Team

The Listener

Hears without fixing. Sits with you in difficulty. Does not rush to advice or solutions.

Name:
When I turn to them:
The Challenger

Pushes back on your thinking. Asks the harder question. Does not let you stay comfortable with a weak assumption.

Name:
When I turn to them:
The Cheerleader

Marks the wins. Notices your progress. Brings energy and belief when yours is low.

Name:
When I turn to them:
The Brainstormer

Generates options without judgment. Thinks laterally. Useful when you feel stuck or can only see one path.

Name:
When I turn to them:
The Grounding Force

Brings calm when things feel urgent. Helps you regulate. Does not amplify the drama.

Name:
When I turn to them:
The Truth-Teller

Gives honest feedback even when it is uncomfortable. Cares enough to say what others might avoid.

Name:
When I turn to them:
Where to Grow
The role nobody fills right now:
One step to fill that gap:
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