When I first learned about the Enneagram in any detail, my husband and I were taking my son to the airport after a visit home. After hearing lots of talk about this system during my son's visit, We finally go the chance to ask for the lowdown on the drive to Philadelphia.
As my son described some of the habits and character qualities of his number, which is 2, I began to feel unsettled and squirmy until I had to say that I would jump out the window if he didn't stop talking! I was not surprised--but not exactly overjoyed--to learn that I am also a 2 on the Enneagram spectrum. Controlling? Me? Manipulative at times? Me? I needed to learn more.
I started following Josh and Liz on Instagram and found their "Just My Enneatype" account to be consistently engaging, informative, and visually attractive. I came to accept my being a Two as positive and affirming a lot of the time, while the control and pride issues showed me I could stand to do a little work of repenting and "letting go." I did need to hear that.
I was thrilled to get my copy of this book! I found it to be so helpful and easy to read. I enjoyed learning about all of Enneagram types and talking to my family about them. The visuals are as outstanding as they are on Instagram. Liz, you are a true artist! I am amazed at your talent.
I would recommend this book to anyone! You don't have to be Josh's mother to love it!
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How to Figure Out Your Enneatype
The best way to discover your Enneatype is by learning about all nine types. A good practice is to write numbers one through nine on a piece of paper and, as you learn about each type, cross off the types that you are definitely not. Many people will be left with their type in the end, and some will have an aha moment with their type as soon as they encounter it.
It’s important to remember that the Enneagram is not a test; it is a framework of understanding. This isn’t quantitative work we’re doing; it’s qualitative. Good results will take more time, and that’s part of the journey. At best, Enneagram tests will point you in the right direction but never confirm your type. Only you can do that. Even then, they’re only helpful if you are self-aware enough to answer them accurately.
You can really only find your Enneatype by reading, researching, and learning. As you get to the core needs, fears, and motivations, one of them will likely become clear to you.
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| Type 1: The improver, the reformer, the perfectionist | Type 2: The helper, the giver, the befriender | Type 3: The achiever, the performer, the motivator | Type 4: the individualist, The Romantic, the artist | Type 5: The investigator, the observer, the theorist | |
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| Life Strategy: | “I must be perfect and do what is right.” | “I must be helpful, caring, and needed.” | “I must be impressive and look accomplished and successful.” | “I must be understood uniquely as I am.” | “I must be knowledgeable and equipped.” |
| Needs to: | make things right/better | be needed | be successful/seen as successful | be different, creative, stand out, find their voice | understand, comprehend, know |
| Actions are motivated by: | integrity, balance, ethics, fear of condemnation, fear of being bad, anger, avoiding blame, correcting mistakes | fear or isolation, shame of not being needed by others, fear of disconnection | desire to be admired, successful, valuable, respected | desire to be authentic, to be their unique self, to express themselves to the world, to make the world a more beautiful place | desire to be capable and competent, to explore reality, to remain undisturbed by others, to be independent |
| Shadow Side: | often struggle with an Inner Critic, a relentless condemning inner voice. | often struggle to know who they are | often so afraid of failing that they may struggle with honesty with themselves/ others | burdened by the shame of feeling more broken than others | terrified of invasion by others and of ignorance and emptiness |
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| Type 6: The loyalist, the skeptic, the guardian | Type 7: The enthusiast, the optimist, the epicurean | Type 8: The challenger, the protector, the advocate | Type 9: The peacemaker, the mediator, the reconciler | |
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| Life Strategy: | “I must be secure/safe.” | “I must be enjoying myself and avoiding pain.” | “I must be strong and outside the control of others.” | “I must maintain peace and calm.” |
| Needs to: | be safe, survive, plan for the worst | have fun/new experiences | never be controlled by anyone | find peace at any cost |
| Actions are motivated by: | desire for security and guidance, to have the support of others, to protect, to feel certain, to care for others | desire to be happy, to enjoy life, to keep options open, to have fun! | desire to be self-reliant, to be truthful, to seek justice for all | desire to have peace of mind, to create harmony in their environment, and to avoid conflict/tension |
| Shadow Side: | often can be paralyzed by fear and anxiety from the potential worst-case scenario | often their fun nature masks an inability to experience pain and suffering | often struggle with the fear of being controlled | struggle with sense of self due to constant peace-keeping |
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Amazing guide for learning the enneagram!
This book provides all the essentials of the enneagram in an easy to read format. The visuals are so helpful, creative, and well thought out. It's written in a way that clearly points out struggle areas of the different type, but provides ways to address them and foster personal growth. Would highly recommend!
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