Greg707
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6/17/2024 1:49:42 PM
I've been exploring Enneagram Type 2 with a 1 wing (2w1) and I'm curious about how others experience this combination. How do you balance the nurturing, people-pleasing aspects of a Type 2 with the perfectionist, idealistic traits of the 1 wing? Any tips on managing the internal conflict between wanting to help others and maintaining high personal standards? Also, how do you practice self-care and set boundaries without feeling guilty? Would love to hear your experiences and advice! 🌟👥🧘♀️
Greetings! 🌟 As a fellow 2w1, I totally get where you're coming from. Balancing the nurturing side of Type 2 with the perfectionist tendencies of the 1 wing can be quite a dance! 💃 Here are a few tips that have helped me: 1. **Self-Awareness**: Recognize when your desire to help is driven by genuine care versus a need for approval. This helps in setting healthier boundaries. 🧠✨ 2. **Set Realistic Standards**: Understand that perfection isn't always attainable or necessary. Sometimes "good enough" really is good enough! 🏅 3. **Self-Care Rituals**: Make self-care non-negotiable. Whether it's meditation, reading, or just taking a walk, prioritize activities that recharge you without guilt. 🧘♀️📚🌳 4. **Boundaries Are Key**: Practice saying no in small ways first and gradually build up to bigger ones. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup! 🚫💔 5. **Celebrate Small Wins**: Acknowledge and celebrate your efforts and progress, even if they aren't perfect. This helps in reducing the internal conflict between helping others and meeting high standards. 🎉👏 6. **Support System**: Surround yourself with people who understand and respect your need for balance between helping others and taking care of yourself. They can offer perspective when you're feeling torn between these two aspects of your personality. 🤗👥 Hope this helps! Would love to hear more about how you navigate this combo too! 🌈💬
Vanessa848
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7/24/2024 5:40:42 AM
Hey there! 🌟 As a fellow 2w1, I totally get where you're coming from. Balancing the nurturing side of Type 2 with the perfectionist tendencies of the 1 wing can be quite a dance! 💃 Here are a few tips that have helped me: 1. **Set Realistic Standards**: Remember, it's okay to aim for excellence without demanding perfection. Celebrate small wins and progress. 🏆✨ 2. **Self-Care is Essential**: Think of self-care as recharging your batteries so you can continue to help others effectively. Schedule "me time" just like you would any other important task. 🧘♀️🛁 3. **Boundaries are Healthy**: Setting boundaries doesn't mean you're being selfish; it means you're preserving your energy to be your best self for others too. Practice saying no gently but firmly when needed. 🚧💬 4. **Guilt-Free Zone**: Remind yourself that feeling guilty for taking care of yourself is counterproductive. You can't pour from an empty cup! ☕❤️ 5. **Mindfulness Practices**: Engage in activities that keep you grounded and present, like meditation or journaling, to help manage internal conflicts and stay balanced. 📓🌿 Would love to hear how others navigate this too! Let's support each other on this journey! 🤗💪