A Guide for those Seeking Self-Discovery: Understanding the Enneagram
In a world where self-discovery tools are becoming mainstream, you might have come across the Enneagram - a powerful and ancient personality typing tool that some think goes as far back as Ancient Greece.
If you are new around here, hi, I’m Evie the found of The Enneagram Guide, host of Guided the podcast and believer in all things self-awareness. And that is exactly what the Enneagram does - it builds self-awareness into every part of our life, deepen our compassion and courage to live the life that we want to live.
My Enneagram Journey
When I first discovered the Enneagram, it gave me a lens to experience deep self-awareness and healing. It allowed me to embrace and love myself fully, possibly for the first time ever. The Enneagram isn't just a personality quiz; it's a journey towards understanding your core motivations, fears, and unique strengths. Let’s jump into my Enneagram overview and learn how it can transform your life, too.
Your Enneagram type shines a light on:
Your Core Motivations: What drives you and why.
Your Unique Challenges: The obstacles that often lead to overthinking.
Your Path to Growth: Practical steps to take aligned, intentional actions.
Worried this sounds like I'm putting you in a box? I totally get that - and I felt the same all those years ago but the truth is, the Enneagram shows you how to get out of the box you are already inside of. With your permission, I'd love to guide you out of your self sabotaging behaviours and with ease, show you a more aligned way of living.
Enneagram Overview
So let’s dive into this profound tool that I’ve based my whole career on - yes, I really believe it that deeply - here is my comprehensive guide for those seeking self-discovery. The enneagram is a 9 part diagram that can be translated to ‘nine different ways of seeing’ the world! The Enneagram is Comprising nine distinct personality types, each type is characterised by its core motivations, fears, and desires, offering profound insights into human behaviour. Understanding these types can help us recognise our own patterns and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness. Let's explore each of the nine Enneagram types and their unique attributes.
Type Descriptions:
Type 1 - The Reformer: The rational, idealistic type.
Type 2 - The Helper: The caring, interpersonal type.
Type 3 - The Achiever: The success-oriented, pragmatic type.
Type 4 - The Individualist: The sensitive, intense type.
Type 5 - The Investigator: The withdrawn, cerebral type.
Type 6 - The Loyalist: The committed, security-oriented type.
Type 7 - The Enthusiast: The busy, fun-loving type.
Type 8 - The Challenger: The powerful, dominating type.
Type 9 - The Peacemaker: The easygoing, self-effacing type.
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Transformative Growth
Understanding your Enneagram type can unlock profound personal insights and catalyse transformative growth. By identifying your core motivations, fears, and desires, you gain clarity on why you think, feel, and behave in certain ways. For example, discovering that you are a Type 4 might illuminate your deep emotional sensitivity and longing for authenticity, prompting a journey towards embracing your uniqueness without fear of rejection. This self-awareness not only fosters acceptance but also empowers intentional self-improvement and emotional resilience, allowing you to step far away from the self sabotaging behaviours that are keeping you small.
Daily life
Applying Enneagram knowledge in daily life can only enhance personal development across all parts of life. In relationships, recognising your partner's Enneagram type can foster empathy and improve communication by understanding their perspectives and reactions. Something literally all of us could do with more of. In work settings, understanding your own tendencies as say, a Type 3, driven by achievement, can help you set realistic goals and manage stress effectively. Moreover, integrating Enneagram insights into daily routines, such as mindfulness practices tailored to your type's needs, can promote self-care and emotional balance.
Holistic Wellbeing
Each Enneagram type offers specific insights into maintaining holistic wellbeing. For example, Type 5 individuals, who prioritise knowledge and independence, can benefit from balancing intellectual pursuits with social engagement to nurture emotional health. Type 9 women, who value harmony and avoid conflict, may find mindfulness and assertiveness techniques helpful in expressing their needs while maintaining peace within relationships.
By tailoring wellness strategies to their Enneagram type, we can cultivate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
If you want to learn more, book in for a Blueprint Typing Session here, and let’s discover your Enneagram type and how it can uplevel every part of your wellbeing.