Are you familiar with the 9 Enneagram personality types? If not, you’re in for a treat! Each of us embodies certain aspects of all nine types, but we emerge from childhood with one dominant type. I’m a 2w1, which means I’m a perfectionist-giver. It also means I have my therapist on speed dial. –So, if you’re curious why you happen to interpret the world or emotionally react in certain ways, read on to discover your Enneagram type.
The Enneagram doesn’t put you in a box. It shows you the box you’re already in and how to get out of it.
-Ian Cron
discover your enneagram type
Here’s a break-down of each type in a nutshell:
1 | The perfectionist
The Perfectionist rallies for the greater good. They’re all about ethics. Core Value | Integrity
2 | The giver
Givers are highly empathetic. They put others’ needs above their own. A Givers is the ride or die friend. Core Value | Altruism
3 | the achiever
Achievers prefer the finer things in life. Their schedules are full by design. They aim to exceed targets. Core Value | Productivity
4 | the individualist
Individualists are off-beat and endearing. Creativity is key to their well-being. Core Value | Authenticity
5 | the investigator
Investigators research the underlying themes of the universe. Introverted and analytical, they are fierce nonconformists. Core Value | Freedom
6 | the loyalist
Loyalists yearn for connectedness. They are fiercely true-blue to their friends and beliefs. Core Value | Trust
7 | the enthusiast
Enthusiasts are the playful optimists of the world. They are charming storytellers. Eternal children, the world is their playground. Core Value | Variety
8 | the challenger
Challengers are goal-oriented. They often occupy group and company leadership roles. Core Value | Power
9 | the peacemaker
Peacemakers are natural mediators. They are the glue that holds the group together. Core Value | Contribution
the flow-down
If you want to better understand your emotional patterns and behaviors, you can discover your Enneagram type below. For a deeper dive, read The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron + Suzanne Stabile. I think you’ll find the test and book to be insightful tools on your road to self-discovery. –xo
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