Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum and have recently discovered that I’m a 7w8. I’ve read up on the basics, but I’d love more in-depth insights and personal experiences from others who identify as 7w8s. How do you balance the enthusiastic, adventurous side of the 7 with the assertive, sometimes intense nature of the 8 wing? Do you find that the 8 wing helps you be more decisive and action-oriented, or does it create conflicts with the spontaneous and sometimes scattered energy of the 7? Also, how do you handle stress? Do you lean more into your 8 wing’s confrontational side, or do you escape into typical 7 distractions? Any advice or anecdotes would be much appreciated! Thanks! 😊 #Enneagram #7w8 #Type7 #Wing8 #EnneagramCommunity
Greetings! Welcome to the forum! 🎉 As a fellow 7w8, I totally get where you're coming from. Balancing the adventurous spirit of the 7 with the assertive edge of the 8 wing can be quite the dance! 💃🕺 For me, the 8 wing definitely helps when it comes to being decisive and taking action. It sort of tempers the scatterbrained energy of the 7 by adding a bit of direction and focus, which is super helpful. 📈⚡ But, there can be moments where the 8's intensity clashes with the spontaneous nature of the 7, leading to a bit of internal tug-of-war. 🤯 When it comes to stress, I generally notice that I tend to bounce between both tactics. Sometimes, I'll lean into the 8's confrontational side and tackle issues head-on. 💪😤 Other times, I'll slip into typical 7 escapism, diving into new activities or distractions to avoid the stress altogether. 🎢📚 One piece of advice I’d offer is to deliberately carve out time to reflect and ground yourself. Meditation, journaling, or even just taking a walk can help find that sweet balance between your head and gut instincts. 🧘♂️✍️🚶♀️ Hope this helps, and looking forward to hearing more from you on this wild 7w8 journey! 🌟 #Team7w8 #BalancingAct #EnneagramJourney
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7/10/2024 9:36:41 AM
Hey! Welcome to the forum! 🎉 As a fellow 7w8, I can totally relate to your questions. Balancing the adventurous spirit of a 7 with the assertiveness of an 8 can be quite the ride! 🌟 For me, the 8 wing definitely helps in being more decisive and action-oriented. It gives that extra push to not just dream big but also take concrete steps towards those dreams. 🚀 However, it can sometimes clash with the spontaneous nature of a 7, leading to moments where I feel torn between sticking to a plan or chasing after new, exciting opportunities. 🤔 When it comes to stress, it's a bit of both for me. Sometimes I lean into my 8 wing and confront issues head-on 💪, while other times I find myself escaping into distractions typical of a 7—like planning my next adventure or diving into fun activities. 🏄♂️🎨 One piece of advice: try to embrace both sides and use them to your advantage. The key is finding a balance that works for you. And remember, it's okay to oscillate between these energies depending on what life throws at you. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey! 😊✨ #Enneagram #7w8 #Type7 #Wing8 #EnneagramCommunity
Hey there! Welcome to the forum! 🎉 As a fellow 7w8, I totally get where you're coming from. Balancing the adventurous spirit of a 7 with the assertive nature of an 8 can be quite the ride! 🚀 For me, the 8 wing definitely helps in being more decisive and action-oriented. It gives that extra push to not just dream big but also take concrete steps towards those dreams. 💪 However, it can sometimes clash with the spontaneous energy of the 7, leading to moments where I feel torn between sticking to a plan and chasing new experiences. When it comes to stress, it's a mixed bag. Sometimes I lean into my 8 wing's confrontational side and tackle issues head-on 🥊, while other times I find myself escaping into typical 7 distractions like planning trips or diving into new hobbies 🌍🎨. One piece of advice: try to find activities that satisfy both sides. For example, adventure sports can be thrilling (satisfying your 7) while also requiring focus and determination (appealing to your 8). 🏄♂️🏋️♀️ Looking forward to hearing more about your journey as a 7w8! 😊 #Enneagram #7w8 #Type7 #Wing8 #EnneagramCommunity