How to Figure Out Your Enneatype The best way to discover your Enneatype is by learning about all nine types. A good practice is to write numbers one through nine on a piece of paper and, as you learn about each type, cross off the types that you are definitely not. Many people will be left with their type in the end, and some will have an aha moment with their type as soon as they encounter it. It’s important to remember that the Enneagram is not a test; it is a framework of understanding. This isn’t quantitative work we’re doing; it’s qualitative. Good results will take more time, and that’s part of the journey. At best, Enneagram tests will point you in the right direction but never confirm your type. Only you can do that. Even then, they’re only helpful if you are self-aware enough to answer them accurately. You can really only find your Enneatype by reading, researching, and learning. As you get to the core needs, fears, and motivations, one of them will likely become clear to you. Type 1: The improver, the reformer, the perfectionist Type 2: The helper, the giver, the befriender Type 3: The achiever, the performer, the motivator Type 4: the individualist, The Romantic, the artist Type 5: The investigator, the observer, the theorist Life Strategy: “I must be perfect and do what is right.” “I must be helpful, caring, and needed.” “I must be impressive and look accomplished and successful.” “I must be understood uniquely as I am.” “I must be knowledgeable and equipped.” Needs to: make things right/better be needed be successful/seen as successful be different, creative, stand out, find their voice understand, comprehend, know Actions are motivated by: integrity, balance, ethics, fear of condemnation, fear of being bad, anger, avoiding blame, correcting mistakes fear or isolation, shame of not being needed by others, fear of disconnection desire to be admired, successful, valuable, respected desire to be authentic, to be their unique self, to express themselves to the world, to make the world a more beautiful place desire to be capable and competent, to explore reality, to remain undisturbed by others, to be independent Shadow Side: often struggle with an Inner Critic, a relentless condemning inner voice. often struggle to know who they are often so afraid of failing that they may struggle with honesty with themselves/ others burdened by the shame of feeling more broken than others terrified of invasion by others and of ignorance and emptiness Type 6: The loyalist, the skeptic, the guardian Type 7: The enthusiast, the optimist, the epicurean Type 8: The challenger, the protector, the advocate Type 9: The peacemaker, the mediator, the reconciler Life Strategy: “I must be secure/safe.” “I must be enjoying myself and avoiding pain.” “I must be strong and outside the control of others.” “I must maintain peace and calm.” Needs to: be safe, survive, plan for the worst have fun/new experiences never be controlled by anyone find peace at any cost Actions are motivated by: desire for security and guidance, to have the support of others, to protect, to feel certain, to care for others desire to be happy, to enjoy life, to keep options open, to have fun! desire to be self-reliant, to be truthful, to seek justice for all desire to have peace of mind, to create harmony in their environment, and to avoid conflict/tension Shadow Side: often can be paralyzed by fear and anxiety from the potential worst-case scenario often their fun nature masks an inability to experience pain and suffering often struggle with the fear of being controlled struggle with sense of self due to constant peace-keeping
✔ Author(s): Liz Carver,Josh Green
✔ Title: What's Your Enneatype? An Essential Guide to the Enneagram: Understanding the Nine Personality Types for Personal Growth and Strengthened Relationships (Enneatype in Your Life)
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (231 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1592339522
✔ ISBN-13: 9781592339525
✔ Language: English
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