Been using pheros for around two months now, and going through the typical newbie steps: mixing things on the first day, trying different mixes every day, getting some hits with some mixes and no hits with others, OD’ing on -none, reading journals and threads, ordering more products, then finally, after two months, taking experienced users’ advice and testing things out on their own. Of course, getting lazy in the journal maintenance thing kicks in too. Loved the thread, my stupid newbie tricks (My stupid newbie tricks) .
This week it is A314 on its own. Weekend was phero-less, and started fresh on Monday.
I notice I don’t get that “cocky” feeling I used to get when I first started using it. Since I didn’t wear it on it’s own ever before (always mixed with Instant Shine, Instant Female Magic, Ammo, or any combination of those), I can’t tell now where that cockiness came from. Perhaps it was even a placebo effect.
Monday was two drops (my standard) spread over the usual areas (behind ears, wrists, forearms, top of hands). Didn’t notice anything different in me or from others. My intention this week is two display a very “alpha male” vibe: I have a very unruly girl in her early twenties working for me, who I just finished disciplining last Friday with my boss. My expectation of her is for her to fall in line, or I will terminate her. She was full of attitude on Monday, which I attribute to Friday’s events. I recognize that.
Tuesday was three drops. I put on a major “don’t f*ck with me attitude” on towards my subordinates. Not sure if that was just me, or if there was a boost going on in the A314 self-effects department. One of my girls asked me what was up at the end of the day. I told her that I expect them all to get their acts together, but my display was for the benefit of the unruly girl in particular. She understood that, but noticed that there was something different about me that day.
Wednesday was four drops. I had only a few hours sleep, so I was pretty tired today. The office was empty today. Most of the significant managers whom I deal with where either out or in meetings all day.
It’s hard to determine what the “sweet spot” is, if you don’t recognize the “hits” or signals. Some good comments about this here: 2nd Day . Thing is, I already do get respect from my co-workers, especially other males. I always did, even before using pheros. So, it is hard to tell if there is any boost from the pheros.
I’m definitely missing wearing Instant Shine this week. That is another one I have been using daily (I have worn it on its own a couple times, but my base mix to date has been A314 + Instant Shine, varying sprays). I love the self-effects, so if I get a hit off someone else, then it’s a bonus.