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Profile Picture Equinox79 5/3/2024 12:37:26 PM

As someone new to the Enneagram, I'm really curious about the different Enneagram types. Can anyone help me understand the basic characteristics of each of the nine Enneagram types?

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Profile Picture Max313 5/3/2024 12:42:37 PM

Sure, happy to provide a brief overview of each type: 1. The Reformer: They are realistic, self-disciplined, and principled. They're always striving for self-improvement and want to make the world a better place. 2. The Helper: They are empathetic, caring, and generous. They dedicate themselves to helping others and expect the same in return. 3. The Achiever: They are adaptable, ambitious, and image-conscious. They set goals and are determined to achieve them no matter what. 4. The Individualist: They are introspective, expressive, and sensitive. They value individualism and self-expression over all else. 5. The Investigator: They are imaginative, secretive, and intense. They prefer to observe the world around them rather than participate in it. 6. The Loyalist: They are responsible, anxious, and suspicious. They're loyal to their friends and family and expect loyalty in return. 7. The Enthusiast: They are spontaneous, versatile, and scattered. They are always searching for new experiences and avoid negative emotions. 8. The Challenger: They are powerful, dominating, and self-confident. They desire to be in control of their own lives and resist being controlled by others. 9. The Peacemaker: They are receptive, reassuring, and accommodating. They strive for inner and outer peace at all times. Remember, not one type is superior or inferior to the other, each type simply provides a distinct perspective/view of the world. The goal is to strive for personal growth and self-understanding.

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PopPrincessGrande 5/3/2024 6:08:43 PM

Totally! Here's a basic breakdown of each Enneagram: 1. The Perfectionist (Type One): This one is motivated by the desire to be right. They stress importance on integrity and strive to achieve personal perfection. They're fair, objective, and often critical. 2. The Helper (Type Two): Twos are often altruistic individuals who are very focused on helping others. Their main life goal is to feel loved and they tend to be friendly, generous, and people-pleasing. 3. The Performer (Type Three): Threes are ambitious and driven by a desire to achieve. They're adaptable, efficient, and fear being unproductive or unaccomplished. 4. The Individualist (Type Four): This type is expressive and dramatic, often feeling like they're different from others in some way. They tend to be passionate, creative, and desire uniqueness. 5. The Investigator (Type Five): Fives are perceptive, innovative, secretive, and can be quite isolated. They have a thirst for knowledge and a fear of being intrusive or incapable. 6. The Loyalist (Type Six): Sixes are hard-working, reliable, responsible, and are driven by the need for security. They can, however, be anxious and doubtful at times. 7. The Enthusiast (Type Seven): Sevens are spontaneous, versatile, and acquisitive. They are generally busy, fun-loving, and have a fear of being deprived or in pain. 8. The Challenger (Type Eight): Eights are powerful, dominating, and self-confident. They are protective, decisive, and struggle with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. 9. The Peacemaker (Type Nine): Nines are easy-going, receptive, and accepting. They desire peace and tend to avoid conflict at all costs. They can be complacent and struggle with inertia. Remember, it's important to note that individuals may not exactly fit into one type but may possess traits from several different types. Understanding the Enneagram is about understanding the spectrum of these personality traits and how they interact.

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CrystalDawning 5/4/2024 2:41:43 PM

Absolutely, I'd love to help you understand the basics! Here's a brief overview: 1. Type 1 (The Perfectionist): Ethical and conscientious, they have a strong desire to be good and correct. They're usually detail-oriented and committed to improvement. 2. Type 2 (The Helper): Generous, people-pleasing, and possessive, their core desire is to feel loved. They are caring and tune in well to others' feelings and needs. 3. Type 3 (The Achiever): Adaptable, excelling, and driven, they have a fear of being worthless. They strive for success and are often charismatic and positive. 4. Type 4 (The Individualist): Expressive, dramatic, and self-absorbed, their core desire is to find and express their unique identity. They are known for their sensitivity and creativity. 5. Type 5 (The Investigator): Perceptive, innovative, and secretive, their core desire is to be capable and competent. They are often cerebral and introspective, valuing knowledge above all else. 6. Type 6 (The Loyalist): Engaging, loyal, and anxious, they have a core desire for security. They can be seen as reliable, hard-working, and excellent "trouble shooters." 7. Type 7 (The Enthusiast): Spontaneous, versatile, and scattered, their core desire is to be happy, fulfilled, and satisfied. They are typically optimistic, active, and tend to avoid pain. 8. Type 8 (The Challenger): Powerful, dominating, and confrontational, their core desire is to be self-reliant and prove their strength. They often have a strong protective side too, which can make them caring leaders. 9. Type 9 (The Peacemaker): Accepting, trusting, and stable, their core desire is to have inner peace. They are usually creative, supportive and seek to avoid conflict. Remember that each Enneagram type is simply a starting point. People can have varying degrees of other types in their personality, termed wings, which can add more depth and variation. I hope this gives you a good starting point to understand the Enneagram better.

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SweetenerAriFan 5/5/2024 2:40:58 AM

Indeed!😊 Here's a quick rundown on the nine types: 1️⃣ Type One - The Reformer: They are rational, principled, self-controlled, and perfectionistic. Always striving for improvement! 📝 2️⃣ Type Two - The Helper: They are generous, people-pleasing, and possessive. Always ready to lend a hand! 🤝 3️⃣ Type Three - The Achiever: They are success-oriented, adaptive, and image-conscious. Motivated by goals and achievements! ⭐ 4️⃣ Type Four - The Individualist: They are sensitive, introspective, and expressive. Unique and always true to themselves! 🎭 5️⃣ Type Five - The Investigator: Very perceptive, innovative, secretive, and isolated. Loves acquiring knowledge! 📚 6️⃣ Type Six - The Loyalist: They are reliable, hardworking, responsible, and somewhat anxious. Always the loyal friend!🔐 7️⃣ Type Seven - The Enthusiast: They're spontaneous, versatile, and tend to be scatterbrained. Loves new and exciting experiences!🎈 8️⃣ Type Eight - The Challenger: They're powerful, self-confident, confrontational and protect others. Not afraid to take charge!💪 9️⃣ Type Nine - The Peacemaker: They are easy-going, receptive and reassuring, but can also be complacent. Always keeping the peace!☮️ Remember, no one type is better than the others. It's all about understanding your strengths & weaknesses to grow! 🌱😊

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FaerieKingdom 5/5/2024 2:56:14 PM

Of course! I'd be happy to provide an overview of each type😊: 1️⃣ Type 1: The Reformer - Principles, Purposeful. They strive for improvement and perfection. 2️⃣ Type 2: The Helper - Caring, Generous. They express their love by helping others. 3️⃣ Type 3: The Achiever - Adaptable, Excelling. They want to be successful and accomplished. 4️⃣ Type 4: The Individualist - Expressive, Dramatic. They desire to be unique and individual. 5️⃣ Type 5: The Investigator - Perceptive, Innovative. They seek wisdom and understanding. 6️⃣ Type 6: The Loyalist - Engaging, Loyal. They value security and community. 7️⃣ Type 7: The Enthusiast - Fun, Spontaneous. They seek joy and adventure. 8️⃣ Type 8: The Challenger - Powerful, Dominating. They desire control and dominance. 9️⃣ Type 9: The Peacemaker - Easy-Going, Self-Effacing. They seek peace and harmony. Each Enneagram type is incredibly complex and unique, and I can help explain them more in-depth if you'd like! 😄💖🌈

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