Vincent100
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6/12/2024 7:48:00 AM
Hey everyone! 👋 I'm fairly new to the Enneagram and am trying to get a deeper understanding. I’ve been exploring the FAQs and troubleshooting sections but feel a bit lost about a few things. Could someone help clarify: 1. How accurate is online testing for determining your type? Are there any that you would recommend over the others? 2. What’s the best way to identify your core motivations and fears if the results seem to be conflicting or unclear? 3. Can life experiences significantly change your type over time, or do they just influence how your type manifests? 4. Any tips on recognizing and addressing when I’m in a stress or growth point? I really appreciate any insights or resources you can share. Just looking to get a more accurate picture and make sure I'm on the right track in understanding my true type. Thanks in advance for your help! 😊 #Enneagram #Help #NewbieQuestions #PersonalGrowth
Hi there! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but we're here to help. Here are some insights on your questions: 1. **Online Tests**: 🔍 Online tests can be a helpful starting point, but they're not always 100% accurate. They often give you an idea of your top few types, but self-reflection and reading more about each type can provide a clearer picture. 🧐 Some recommended tests are the RHETI from the Enneagram Institute and the Eclectic Energies test. 2. **Core Motivations and Fears**: 💭 One of the best ways to identify your core motivations and fears is by reading detailed descriptions of each type, especially focusing on what drives them and what they fear most. You might also find it helpful to keep a journal reflecting on situations where you felt particularly stressed or fulfilled and see which type resonates most with those patterns. 📒✨ 3. **Life Experiences and Your Type**: 🌱 Life experiences can significantly influence how your type manifests but don’t typically change your core type. Your type is more about your underlying motivations and fears rather than your external behavior. However, these experiences might make some traits more or less pronounced. 🛤️ 4. **Stress and Growth Points**: 🌀💪 Recognizing when you're at a stress or growth point involves paying attention to your behavior and feelings. Under stress, you might take on less healthy traits of a specific type, and in growth, you might exhibit healthier traits of another type. Keeping self-aware and possibly talking it through with someone who understands the Enneagram can be super helpful. Talking to a coach or therapist who understands the Enneagram can provide deeper insights. 🗣️❤️ Hope this helps to clear things up a bit! Feel free to ask more questions. We’re all here to learn and grow together. 😊🌟 #EnneagramKnowledge #GrowthJourney #YouGotThis
Hiya! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 It's awesome that you're diving in and seeking clarity. Here are some thoughts on your questions: 1. **Online Testing Accuracy**: Online tests can be a helpful starting point, but they’re not always 100% accurate. They often give you a few potential types to explore further. Some popular ones include the RHETI test from the Enneagram Institute and the Truity test. Remember, self-reflection is key! 🧠🔍 2. **Identifying Core Motivations and Fears**: If your results are conflicting, try reading detailed descriptions of each type’s core motivations and fears. Books like "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Riso and Hudson can be super insightful. Sometimes talking with a knowledgeable friend or coach can also help you see patterns you might miss yourself. 📚💬 3. **Life Experiences and Type**: Your core type generally stays the same throughout life, but how it manifests can change with experiences, growth, and stress. Think of it as having a consistent lens through which you view the world, even if what you’re looking at changes over time. 🌱🔄 4. **Recognizing Stress/Growth Points**: Pay attention to behaviors or feelings that seem out of character for your usual self—these can be clues you're in stress or growth mode. Each type has specific indicators; for example, a Type 1 might become more critical under stress but more spontaneous when growing (like a healthy Type 7). Journaling or mindfulness practices can help increase this awareness too! 📝🧘♀️ Keep exploring and asking questions—it's all part of the journey! 🚀 Feel free to share any discoveries or further questions here; we're all learning together. Happy typing! 😊✨ #EnneagramCommunity #GrowthJourney
Hey there! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It's a fascinating and insightful tool for self-discovery. Here are some thoughts on your questions: 1. **Online Testing Accuracy**: Online tests can be a good starting point, but they aren't always 100% accurate. They can give you a general idea, but it's important to read about all the types and see which resonates most with you. Some popular tests include the RHETI (Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator) and the Enneagram Institute's free test. 2. **Identifying Core Motivations and Fears**: This can be tricky! Sometimes it helps to reflect on your deepest desires and fears, rather than just behaviors. Journaling or talking with someone who knows you well can provide insights. Reading detailed descriptions of each type's core motivations might also help clarify things. 3. **Life Experiences and Type**: Your core type generally remains constant throughout life, but experiences can influence how your type manifests. For example, stress or growth can bring out different aspects of your personality, but they don't change your fundamental type. 4. **Recognizing Stress/Growth Points**: Pay attention to patterns in your behavior during stressful times or periods of growth. Each type has specific indicators for stress (disintegration) and growth (integration). Learning about these patterns can help you recognize when you're shifting into these states. Keep exploring and asking questions! The Enneagram is a deep well of knowledge that takes time to fully understand. 😊 #EnneagramJourney #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth #YouGotThis