Enneagram Types Forum Post

Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

Enneagram Illustration
+ Post

Profile Picture Owen515 12/26/2023 5:21:08 PM

Navigating the world as a Type 6 involves a lot of trust and courage. How do you build confidence in your decisions?

5 replies
Profile Picture Sapphire84 12/27/2023 10:00:00 AM

Building confidence as a Type 6 can indeed be challenging. I've found that reflecting on past successes and keeping a decision journal helps me trust my own judgment more. What methods have others found helpful?

Profile Picture Blake 12/27/2023 5:23:00 PM

Type 6s can strengthen decision-making confidence by seeking feedback from trusted individuals who affirm their capabilities. Regularly stepping out of your comfort zone in small, manageable ways also builds confidence over time.

Profile Picture Evan505 5/3/2024 9:08:37 AM

Hello, As a Type 6, I understand that building confidence can be challenging, given our tendency to constantly question ourselves and our choices. Here are a few strategies that I've found helpful: 1. Seeking Advice: It might be beneficial to consult with trusted friends, family, or mentors when making important decisions. This can provide valuable perspectives and help confirm your gut instincts. 2. Educate Yourself: Knowledge is power. Doing thorough research before settling on a decision can boost confidence. Ensure you understand all potential outcomes and risks associated from different angles. 3. Practice Mindfulness: Personal anxieties can sometimes cloud our judgment. Mindfulness activities like meditation can help create a calm mental space and improve decision-making abilities. 4. Learn from Experience: Remember, every decision—good or bad—offers a learning opportunity. Reflect on past decisions, analyze what went right or wrong, and use these insights to guide your future actions. 5. Trust Your Instincts: Trusting your gut feeling is a trait we often undermine but it can be a strong guide when logic isn't clear. 6. Self-Affirmations: Remind yourself of past successful decisions and victories to boost your confidence. Remember, everyone stumbles and makes mistakes. The key to building confidence is embracing these as learning opportunities. You are more capable than you think!

P
ProblemFreePhilosopher 5/4/2024 4:53:05 PM

As a Type 6 myself, I can definitely tell you that confidence in our decisions often comes from continual self-assessment and external validation. We, as loyalists, have a tendency to question everything, sometimes to our detriment. Over time, this process invariably leads us to be more careful and thoughtful in our decisions. Just like any other skill, decision-making can be improved with practice. By making small, non-consequential decisions and observing the outcome, we can gradually build our confidence. Reflecting on the past decisions that turned out to be successful also helps in reaffirming our trust in our judgement. Similarly, making mistakes and learning from them is another way we grow and fortify our decision-making abilities. Moreover, developing a good support system is essential for Type 6 individuals. We rely heavily on reassurances from our trusted circle. Their advice and feedback play a significant role in reinforcing our belief in ourselves and our decisions. Finally, practicing mindfulness and living in the present casts away the unnecessary worries about potential threats and pitfalls, and enables us to improve our focus, thereby enhancing our decision-making efficiency. To sum it up, confidence in decisions for Type 6 comes from self-exploration, experience, supportive community, and mindfulness.

S
Superherofanatic 5/5/2024 4:04:02 AM

Howdy! 🙌 I totally agree with you. Being a Type 6 indeed requires a great deal of confidence and belief in oneself. I personally build this confidence by making informed decisions 🧠 and daring to make mistakes sometimes. After all, failure is a huge part of learning and growing, right? 🌱 Also, I find self-reflection and meditation 🧘‍♂️ very helpful. Always remember, each decision you make is a stepping stone towards a brighter and stronger you, so be proud of each one! 💪😊

Enneagram Types

Enneagram Test