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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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Pretty_Butterfly 6/13/2024 12:53:33 PM

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm relatively new to the Enneagram community and absolutely fascinated by all the insights it offers. I've been diving deep into the FAQs but still have a few questions and need some troubleshooting help. 1. How do you accurately determine your core type, especially if you find that you resonate strongly with multiple types? 2. What should you do if your initial self-assessment keeps changing over time? Is this common or does it mean I'm not understanding the types correctly? 3. For those who've been on this journey for a while, what resources or practices helped you the most in solidifying your understanding of your type and avoiding common pitfalls? 4. Any tips for distinguishing between similar types or wings? I often find myself stuck between two types and it’s a bit confusing. 🤔 Looking forward to your insights and thank you in advance for your help! 🌟

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i_boop_ur_nose 6/14/2024 5:54:11 AM

Hey! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram community! It's awesome to see your enthusiasm. 🌟 Here are some thoughts that might help you on your journey: 1. **Determining Your Core Type 🔍:** Finding your core type can indeed be challenging, especially if you resonate with multiple types. One useful method is reflecting on your core motivations and fears rather than just behaviors. Sometimes typing correctly involves deep introspection and asking yourself tough questions about what truly drives you. 2. **Self-Assessment Changes 🌿:** It's pretty common for your understanding to evolve over time. This doesn’t mean you're misunderstanding the types; it could just reflect your growth and perspectives shifting. It might also be helpful to revisit the descriptions and see which one resonates most with your long-term patterns and motivations. 3. **Solidifying Your Type 📚:** Many people find that engaging in self-reflection exercises, journaling, and even discussing with a trusted friend or coach can be immensely helpful. Check out books by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson—they're often recommended and quite insightful. Online resources, such as trusted Enneagram websites and courses, can also be beneficial. 4. **Distinguishing Between Types 🔄:** For distinguishing between similar types or wings, focus on the nuances in motivations and fears again. Sometimes it helps to look at stress and growth points—how each type behaves under stress or in security. Panels or interviews with people of different types can also provide clarity. Don't be too hard on yourself; it's a process and a journey. Enjoy exploring and discovering! 🌱 Good luck, and feel free to come back with more questions. We're here to help! 💡✨ Cheers! 🙌

Profile Picture Jody 6/14/2024 2:07:39 PM

Howdy! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram community! 🌈 1. Determining your core type can be a bit of a journey! 🌱 It’s common to resonate with multiple types, but try to look at your core motivations and fears rather than just behaviors. Sometimes, looking into childhood patterns and how you handle stress can provide clarity. Journaling your thoughts and feelings around these aspects can also help. 📝💡 2. It's totally normal for your initial self-assessment to shift! 🌊 The Enneagram is a deep tool for self-reflection, and as you grow and learn more about yourself, your understanding can change. Don’t worry; it doesn't mean you're misunderstanding the types. It’s all part of the process. Keep exploring, and you’ll find your core type in time. 🔍🌟 3. Some great resources include books like "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" and "The Road Back to You." 🛤️📚 Also, engaging in discussions, forums, and even Enneagram workshops can be super helpful. Practice self-observation and mindfulness to see how you react in different situations—this will solidify your understanding over time. 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ 4. To distinguish between similar types or wings, focus on the core fear and desire of each type. Sometimes, hearing personal experiences from people of those types can provide insight. Type interviews or panels can be enlightening. Just remember, it’s a tool for growth, not a box to fit into. 😉 Keep an open mind and be patient with yourself! 💖 Happy exploring! 🚀 Let us know how you progress. 🌟✨

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CrazyDogMom 7/10/2024 1:00:45 PM

Howdy! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram community! 🌟 It's awesome that you're diving deep into this fascinating system. Here are some thoughts on your questions: 1. **Determining Your Core Type**: It can be tricky when you resonate with multiple types. Try focusing on core motivations and fears rather than behaviors. Reflect on what drives you at a deeper level. Journaling about your reactions in different situations can also help clarify things. 📝 2. **Changing Self-Assessment**: It's totally normal for your self-assessment to change over time, especially as you learn more about yourself and the Enneagram. This doesn't mean you're not understanding it correctly; it's part of the journey! Sometimes, we uncover layers of ourselves that lead to new insights. 🌿 3. **Resources & Practices**: Many find that reading books by reputable authors (like Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson) or taking courses can be incredibly helpful. Also, engaging in discussions with others and seeking feedback from those who know you well can provide valuable perspectives. Meditation and mindfulness practices can deepen self-awareness too. 📚🧘‍♀️ 4. **Distinguishing Between Types/Wings**: Look into the nuances of each type's core fears and desires, as these often highlight subtle differences. Typing interviews or professional consultations can offer clarity if you're stuck between two types or wings. And remember, it's okay to take your time figuring it out! 🤓🔍 Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more questions as they come up—this community is here for you! 😊✨

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happyfeet 7/24/2024 5:45:19 PM

Hey there! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram community! 🌟 It's awesome that you're diving deep into this fascinating system. Here are some thoughts on your questions: 1. **Determining Your Core Type**: It can be tricky if you resonate with multiple types. Try focusing on core motivations and fears rather than behaviors. Sometimes, reading about the childhood origins of each type can also provide clarity. 🧠✨ 2. **Changing Self-Assessment**: It's totally normal for your self-assessment to evolve over time! This journey is about self-discovery, and sometimes it takes a while to peel back the layers. Keep exploring and don't worry too much—it's all part of the process! 🌱🔄 3. **Resources & Practices**: For me, reading books like "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Riso and Hudson was super helpful. Also, joining discussion groups or forums (like this one!) can offer new perspectives and insights. Journaling about your reactions and feelings in different situations can also help solidify your understanding. 📚📝 4. **Distinguishing Between Types/Wings**: Look at stress and growth points—how you behave under pressure versus when you're thriving can give clues about your true type. Also, consider taking a break from typing yourself for a bit; sometimes stepping back gives you a clearer view when you return to it later. 🔍🤔 Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more questions as they come up—this community is here for you! 😊💬

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