🌀 What Your Weekly Schedule Might Look Like at Different Spiral Dynamics Levels
- David F. Reynolds
- Aug 3
- 3 min read
Spiral Dynamics is a fascinating framework that explores how human values and worldviews evolve. Each level represents a different way of thinking, being, and interacting with the world - and that includes how we manage our time.
Let’s imagine how a typical week might unfold for someone operating predominantly from each stage. Instead of the usual color codes, we’ll use emoji circles to represent each level. (In ascending order of complexity.)
🟤 Survival-Oriented (Beige)
Theme: Basic needs and instinctual living
Monday to Sunday: There's no real 'schedule.' Time is measured by needs: hunger, warmth, safety. The day revolves around securing food, shelter, and rest.
Example: Wake up when the sun rises, forage or find food, find shelter before nightfall. Repeat daily.
🔴 Power-Focused (Red)
Theme: Power, strength, and asserting dominance
Week Overview: No fixed schedule - decisions are impulsive. The week is about winning, asserting control, and showing strength.
Monday: Make a bold move at work or in social settings. Dominate meetings or situations.
Midweek: Rest, recharge, maybe indulge. Reward yourself.
Weekend: Party hard, show off, challenge someone - prove superiority.
🔵 Order-Based (Blue)
Theme: Structure, rules, duty
Monday to Friday: 9-5 job, daily routines, strict discipline. Mornings begin early, with prayer or meditation. Tasks follow a clear checklist.
Evenings: Family dinners, reflection, maybe community service.
Weekend: Rest on Sunday, perhaps attend religious or moral gatherings. Saturday for chores.
🟠 Achievement-Oriented (Orange)
Theme: Success, strategy, goals
Week Overview: Hyper-scheduled, Google Calendar full.
Monday - Friday: Gym at 6 AM, work meetings, performance reviews, networking events.
Evenings: Productivity podcasts, skill-building, maybe a side hustle.
Weekend: 'Relaxation' with purpose-reading self-help, optimiSing health, checking off goals.
🟢 Community-Focused (Green)
Theme: Relationships, empathy, inclusion
Week Overview: Balance is key. Prioritise emotional well-being and connection.
Monday: Check in with team, ensure everyone feels heard.
Midweek: Group activities - book clubs, yoga, support circles.
Weekend: Volunteering, community gardening, deep conversations with friends.
🟡 Integrative (Yellow)
Theme: Systems thinking, flexibility, self-awareness
Week Overview: No rigid structure, but purposeful flow. Uses time wisely without being trapped by the clock.
Monday: Reflect on big-picture goals. Only take meetings that matter.
Midweek: Dive deep into creative or intellectual pursuits, shift gears when needed.
Weekend: Could be a Tuesday or Thursday - it’s about energy, not the calendar.
🌐 Holistic (Turquoise)
Theme: Unity, global consciousness, spiritual integration
Week Overview: Time is sacred. Days are guided by intuition, collective needs, and planetary rhythms.
Daily Rhythm: Meditation, deep listening, intentional action, and a sense of purpose beyond the self.
Weekends: Not separate from weekdays - life is one integrated journey. May include ceremony, art, or collective healing practices.
Final Thoughts
Each level has its own wisdom. Whether you're hustling 🟠, building community 🟢, or flowing with cosmic rhythms 🌐, there’s no 'right' schedule - just different lenses on how we live.
Understanding where you (or your team, family, or culture) operate can unlock compassion, adaptability, and maybe even a more satisfying calendar.
🌀 What level do you most identify with right now? Would you change anything in your schedule based on this? Let me know down below! 👇
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