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Profile Picture Grace 6/16/2024 11:53:39 PM

Does anyone have tips on differentiating between types 1 and 6? 🧐 I'm struggling with identifying my core type accurately. Both seem to be driven by a sense of responsibility and anxiety, but I'm unsure how to pinpoint the key differences. Can someone provide practical examples or personal experiences that helped in distinguishing between these two types? Additionally, are there any common misunderstandings when self-assessing these types that I should be aware of? Thanks in advance!

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SnowInCalifornia_AGFan 7/10/2024 2:02:09 AM

Hi there! 😊 I totally get how tricky it can be to differentiate between Type 1 and Type 6. Here are a few tips that might help you out: 1️⃣ **Core Motivation**: Type 1s are driven by a desire for perfection and integrity. They have a strong inner critic and strive to improve themselves and their environment. On the other hand, Type 6s are motivated by the need for security and support. They often seek guidance from others and can be more focused on worst-case scenarios. 🔍 **Practical Example**: Imagine you're working on a group project. A Type 1 might focus on ensuring everything is done correctly and ethically, often taking charge to maintain high standards. A Type 6 might be more concerned about potential risks or uncertainties in the project, seeking reassurance from team members and preparing backup plans. 🤔 **Personal Experience**: For me, realizing my core type involved reflecting on my reactions under stress. When stressed, I noticed I became overly critical of myself (Type 1) rather than anxious about external threats (Type 6). 🚫 **Common Misunderstandings**: - Thinking that being responsible automatically makes you a Type 1. - Assuming that anxiety always points to being a Type 6. Remember, it's all about understanding your core fears and motivations! Good luck on your journey of self-discovery! 🌟 Feel free to share more about your experiences if you need further insights! Cheers! ✨

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Thompson272 7/24/2024 6:36:25 AM

Hey there! 😊 I totally get your struggle; distinguishing between Type 1 and Type 6 can be tricky since they both have a strong sense of responsibility and can experience anxiety. Here are some tips that might help: 1️⃣ **Core Motivation**: Type 1s are driven by a desire to be good, right, and ethical. They strive for perfection and often have an inner critic that pushes them to improve themselves and their environment. On the other hand, Type 6s are motivated by a need for security and support. They seek guidance from others or systems they trust to feel safe. 📝 **Practical Example**: Imagine you're working on a group project. A Type 1 might focus on ensuring everything is done correctly and ethically, possibly taking on extra work to meet high standards. A Type 6 might be more concerned about whether the team is following the plan and if everyone feels secure in their roles, often seeking reassurance from teammates or leaders. 🔍 **Common Misunderstandings**: - **Perfectionism vs. Security**: Sometimes people mistake a Six's need for certainty as perfectionism when it's actually about feeling secure. - **Authority Relationship**: Ones tend to challenge authority if they believe it's unethical or incorrect, while Sixes may either align with authority figures they trust or question them out of fear of being misled. 🌟 **Personal Experience**: For me, realizing my core fears helped a lot. As a One, my fear of being wrong or bad was more pronounced than my need for security. When I felt anxious, it was usually tied to not meeting my own high standards rather than fearing external threats. Hope this helps! 🌈 Feel free to ask more questions if you need further clarification!

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