Overview: If you or someone you know is easily satisfied with the simple things in life, gets along with just about everybody, and is deathly afraid of conflict, then they might be a Type 9 Peacemaker. Also, if you’ve tested or been told by others that you’re a Type 2, 4, or 6 but you’re […]
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The Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger
Overview: If you or someone you know is full of intense energy, wants to be in charge wherever they go, and loves to push people to their best even if that means being hated for it, then they might be a Type 8 Challenger. Also, if you’ve tested or been told by others that you’re […]
The Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
Overview: If you or someone you know is always down for a good time, full of ideas, loves to find things before they’re popular, is a bit of a renaissance person but also kind of a mile wide and an inch deep, they might be a Type 7 Enthusiast. Also, if you’ve tested or been […]
The Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
Overview: If you or someone you know is always down for a good time, full of ideas, loves to find things before they’re popular, is a bit of a renaissance person but also kind of a mile wide and an inch deep, they might be a Type 7 Enthusiast. Also, if you’ve tested or been […]
Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
Overview: Type 6 Loyalists are characterized by their sense of responsibility, preference for working in groups, love for routines, and a unique blend of valuing independence while being deeply committed to their relationships. They often mistype themselves as Type 1 Reformers, Type 2 Helpers, or Type 8 Challengers due to their adaptable nature. This overview […]
The Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator
Overview: Type 5s are driven by a desire to understand the world around them. They thrive on acquiring knowledge and tend to withdraw into their own minds to explore complex ideas. This type often feels the need to conserve their energy and resources, leading to a sense of detachment from the physical and social world. […]
The Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist
Overview: Type 4s are concerned with establishing a unique identity for themselves. Their core fear is that they are not significant and that their life adds no special value to the world. This fear leads Type 4s on an ever-winding journey to find themselves. They are generally uninterested in anything too mainstream or mediocre and […]
The Enneagram Type 3: The Achiever
Overview: Type 3s are driven by a deep desire for success and validation. They are highly motivated, goal-oriented, and often seen as the embodiment of ambition. However, their focus on achievement can sometimes lead to a disconnection from their true selves, as they prioritize external approval over internal authenticity. Key Characteristics: Type 3s possess a […]
Core Motivations for Each Enneagram Type
Type 1 – The Reformer Desire: To have integrity, to be good, balanced, accurate, virtuous, and right. Fear: Being corrupt, evil, or defective. Focus: Perfection, improvement, and correcting errors. Type 2 – The Helper Desire: To feel loved and wanted. Fear: Being unwanted or unworthy of love. Focus: Gaining approval and appreciation through helpfulness and […]
The Enneagram Type 2: The Helper
Overview: Type 2s, known as Helpers, find their purpose in life by fulfilling the needs of others. They are deeply committed to their relationships, often prioritizing the well-being of their friends and family over their own needs. This dedication can be both their greatest strength and their most significant challenge, as it can lead to […]