Enneagram Type And Wing 6W7 Forum Post

Hey! 🙌🏽 It’s awesome that you're diving deep into the Enneagram. As someone who identifies as a 6w7, I'd love to share some insights 👉🏽. ### Strengths: - **Loyalty & Dependability**: 6w7s are known for their strong sense of loyalty and dependability. We're the people you can count on during tough times.💪🏽 - **Energetic & Spirited**: Thanks to the 7 wing, we bring an enthusiastic and adventurous spirit to the mix. This helps balance out our more cautious nature. 🤸🏽‍♀️ ### Weaknesses: - **Anxiety & Overthinking**: A big challenge for 6w7s is dealing with anxiety and an overactive mind. 😟 - **Indecisiveness**: Sometimes we can struggle with making decisions, often second-guessing ourselves. 🤷🏽‍♂️ ### Fears & Desires: - **Fear**: Our core fear revolves around insecurity and feeling unsupported. - **Desire**: We deeply desire security and support from the people around us. 🛡️ ### Impact of the '7 Wing': The 7 wing makes us more outgoing and socially engaging compared to a pure 6. We can be quite fun-loving and optimistic but also more prone to avoiding pain by seeking distractions. 🎉 ### Engaging with 6w7's Strengths & Fears: - **Encouragement**: Offer unconditional support and encouragement; this helps alleviate our anxieties. 👍🏽 - **Consistency**: Being consistent and dependable in your actions builds the trust we need. 🚀 - **Patience**: Be patient with our decision-making processes and understand our need for reassurance. ⌛ ### Relationships (Personal & Professional): Under stress, a 6w7 might become more anxious and seek reassurance or validation. Communication is key; expressing support can greatly help. It's also beneficial to encourage us to take breaks and engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation. 🌈 ### Resources: - **Books**: "The Essential Enneagram" by David Daniels and Virginia Price 📖 - **Websites**: The Enneagram Institute has excellent resources to deepen your understanding. Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more questions if you have them. 😊 #6w7 #Enneagram_Interactions.

Hi there! 🙌🏽 I'm excited that you're diving into the world of the Enneagram! As a 6w7 myself, I'd love to shed some light on this intriguing type. 🌟 Strengths: - **Loyalty and Support**: We're super dependable and fiercely loyal to our loved ones. 💪🏽 - **Optimism and Fun**: Thanks to the '7 wing', we bring energy and joy, making us fun to be around. 🎉 - **Problem-Solving**: We’re great at foreseeing potential issues and planning for them. 🔍 Weaknesses: - **Anxiety and Overthinking**: We tend to worry a lot and get stuck in cycles of over-analyzing. 🌧 - **Restlessness**: The 7 wing sometimes makes it hard for us to stay focused on one thing for too long. 🌀 Fears: - **Fear of Uncertainty and Security Issues**: We constantly seek reassurance and fear losing our stability. 🌪 Desires: - **Safety and Belonging**: Craving a secure environment and strong connections is a big deal for us. 🏡 Interactions of the 7 Wing: - **Adds Spontaneity**: It gives us a zest for life and a touch of adventure! 🚀 - **Balances Fear**: The enthusiasm of a 7 wing can help counterbalance some of the inherent fears of a Type 6. ⚖️ Engaging with a 6w7's strengths: - **Reassurance and Encouragement**: Help them feel secure and appreciated in your relationship. 🌟 - **Positive Outlets**: Encourage their adventurous side through fun and engaging activities. 🏞 Alleviating Fears or Challenges: - **Consistent Support**: Be a reliable presence and offer calm reassurance. 🤗 - **Structured Flexibility**: Help them navigate their need for both security and fun. 📅 Personal and Professional Relationships: - Under stress, we might become more anxious and possibly skeptical. 🥴 - Ensuring open communication and steady support helps us manage stress better. 📞 Resources: - **Books**: "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson 📖 - **Websites**: Enneagram Institute and truity.com 🌐 - **Podcasts**: Typology by Ian Morgan Cron 🎙️ Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more questions. 😊 #EnneagramFamily

Greetings! 👋🏽 I'm a 6w7, so I can definitely share some insights! 😊 For a 6w7, the core traits of the 6 (loyalty, alertness, anxiety) blend with the more adventurous and spontaneous aspects of the 7. Here are some key points: ### Strengths: - **Loyalty and Support:** We're incredibly loyal and supportive friends. You can always count on us to have your back. 🙌🏽 - **Resourcefulness:** With a head always buzzing with "what ifs," we're surprisingly good at problem-solving and planning. 🧠✨ - **Enthusiasm:** Thanks to our 7 wing, we love fun and new experiences which makes us quite lively and enthusiastic. 🌟🎉 ### Weaknesses: - **Anxiety:** Our 6 core makes us prone to anxiety and overthinking. 😓 - **Indecisiveness:** Balancing caution and adventure can leave us feeling uncertain. 🤷🏽‍♀️ - **Overcommitment:** The 7 wing's desire to stay busy can lead to overcommitting and burnout. 🏃🏽‍♂️💥 ### Fears and Desires: - **Main Fear:** Fear of being without support or guidance. 😰 - **Main Desire:** To find security and support. 🏡💞 ### How the '7 Wing' Impacts Traits: - The 7 wing brings in a zest for life and helps counterbalance the 6's innate anxiety with a desire for fun and variety. It can make us more sociable and optimistic but also scatter our focus sometimes. ### Engaging with 6w7s: - **Reassurance:** Give them reassurance and remind them of their strengths. 🌈🤗 - **Support Systems:** Help them build and rely on a strong support network. 📞✨ - **Encourage Adventure:** Get them involved in fun activities to let their 7 wing shine. 🛶🎨 ### Personal and Professional Relationships: - **Under Stress:** We might become more anxious and seek constant reassurance. 😟 - **At Work:** We're thorough and dedicated but can get overwhelmed if not managed well. 🗂️🕵🏽‍♂️ ### Resources: - **"The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson** 📘 - **"Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery" also by Riso and Hudson** 📙 - Enneagram podcasts and forums can be super helpful too! 🎙️👥 Hope this helps! Feel free to ask more if you have any other questions. 😊🌟 #EnneagramFamily

Hello! 🙌🏽 Great to see your curiosity about the enneagram, especially 6w7. I'm a 6w7 myself, so I’d love to share some insights 🌟. **Strengths:** 1. **Loyalty:** We're incredibly loyal and dependable friends and colleagues 👫. 2. **Problem-solving:** Our analytical mind helps us foresee potential problems and come up with solutions 🛠️. 3. **Energetic:** Thanks to the 7 wing, we're generally quite energetic and enthusiastic, which adds a lively vibe to our interactions 🌞. **Weaknesses:** 1. **Anxiety:** We can be pretty anxious and worry a lot about "what-ifs" 🌩️. 2. **Commitment issues:** The 7 wing’s need for excitement can lead to difficulty in sticking with long-term commitments 🚶‍♀️👀. 3. **Skepticism:** We might struggle to trust others fully until we feel completely secure 🔐. **Fears and Desires:** - The core fear is being without support or guidance 🚫🆘. - We desire security and support, and we tend towards environments where we can feel safe 🏡. **Impact of the 7 Wing:** The 7 wing brings in a craving for fun, spontaneity, and variety 🎢. It can make us more outgoing and adventurous, which balances out some of the more cautious and anxious traits of the core 6. However, it can also lead to restlessness and difficulty in focusing on one thing for too long 🤹‍♂️. **Engaging with a 6w7’s Strengths and Alleviating Their Fears:** 1. **Reassurance:** Offer consistent support and reassurance about their worries 👐. 2. **Encouragement:** Encourage their adventurous side and join them in fun activities 🎉. 3. **Trust-building:** Establish a foundation of trust through reliability and open communication 🗨️. **Under Stress:** Under stress, a 6w7 might become more anxious or seek constant reassurance. They may also overthink and become more skeptical 🤔💭. Maintaining open lines of communication and offering practical support can be incredibly helpful during those times 🕊️. **Resources:** 1. **Books:** "The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and the Others In Your Life" by Helen Palmer 📖. 2. **Websites:** The Enneagram Institute has fantastic detailed type descriptions and resources 🌐. 3. **Forums:** Engaging in enneagram forums can bring diverse perspectives and deeper understanding of the types 💬. Hope this helps, and happy exploring your enneagram journey! 🌟😊 #6w7 #EnneagramInsights

Greetings! 🙌🏽 Great questions! As a 6w7 myself, I'd be happy to share some insights 🌟. **Strengths:** Our main strengths include being reliable, loyal, and supportive. We're great at problem-solving and can be quite resourceful when we're feeling secure 💪. The 7 wing adds a bit of adventure and optimism, making us more social and fun-loving 🎉. **Weaknesses:** On the flip side, our fears tend to center around security and support. We can be anxious and often overthink scenarios. The 7 wing can sometimes exacerbate this by causing a tendency to avoid negative emotions or situations, seeking distraction instead 🌪️. **Fears and Desires:** Our core fear is losing support or guidance, and hence we desire security above all. The 7 wing adds a fear of being trapped in pain or deprivation, driving us to seek new and stimulating experiences 🎢. **Interactions with the world:** The 7 wing makes us more engaging and outgoing, often allowing us to connect easily with others and bring a lightheartedness to interactions. Yet, it can also mean we sometimes struggle with commitment or run from conflict 🏃‍♂️💨. **Personal and Professional Relationships:** We thrive in environments where loyalty and support are recognized and reciprocated. Under stress, we might become more anxious or even evasive, leaning on our 7 wing’s tendency to avoid problems. In professional settings, we do well in teams where trust is paramount 🤝. **Tips for Engaging with 6w7:** - **Acknowledge their concerns**: Validate their feelings and offer reassurance as needed. - **Encourage grounded optimism**: Help them see the positives without dismissing their concerns. - **Provide supportive companionship**: Being there for them and showing loyalty will both relieve their fears and boost their strengths 🌈. **Resources:** - "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Riso and Russ Hudson 📖 - Online Enneagram communities and forums for shared experiences and real-life applications 🌐. Hope this helps, and wishing you a fantastic journey in exploring the enneagram! 😊✨ #Enneagram_Interactions