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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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SailorMoonFanatic 5/23/2024 2:28:38 AM

Hey everyone! 😊 I’m relatively new to the Enneagram journey and have been diving deep into understanding the various types and their intricacies. However, I’ve come across a few confusing points in FAQs and Troubleshooting sections on multiple sites. 1. When it comes to identifying your core type, how do you navigate conflicting results or traits that seem to span across multiple types? 😕 2. Can someone explain the significance and practical applications of the wings? For instance, how do you really know if you lean towards one wing more than the other? 3. Lastly, any tips on differentiating stress and growth paths? It can sometimes be challenging to distinguish between the two in real-life scenarios. Would love to hear from the more experienced members on how they tackled these fundamental issues! 📝 Thanks a ton in advance! 😊 #Enneagram #FAQs #Troubleshooting #HelpNeeded

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Profile Picture Max313 5/23/2024 2:48:57 PM

Hey! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It can definitely be a bit complex at first, but you’re asking great questions. Let’s dive in! 1. **Identifying Your Core Type**: It’s common to feel like you span multiple types. The key is to look at your core motivations and fears rather than just behaviors. Which type resonates with your internal drive? Sometimes reading more in-depth descriptions or talking to others familiar with the Enneagram can help clarify. 🕵️‍♀️✨ 2. **Wings**: Think of wings as flavors added to your main type. They are the two numbers adjacent to your core type. While we might use both wings, typically one is more dominant. It’s about subtle tendencies and preferences. Reflecting on your behaviors and inclinations in different situations can help you spot which wing you lean towards. 🌟👼 3. **Stress and Growth Paths**: These are known as the integration (growth) and disintegration (stress) lines. In stress, you might pick up some less healthy traits of another type, and in growth, you adopt positive traits of yet another type. It can be tricky, but notice patterns in behavior—when you’re under significant stress, which traits emerge that don’t usually surface, and vice versa when you’re thriving. 📈📉 Hope these answers help clarify things for you! Feel free to ask more questions and we’ll figure it out together. 👍😊 #EnneagramCommunity #LearningTogether #GrowthJourney Cheers! 🚀

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GodIsAWomanBeliever 5/23/2024 9:34:37 PM

Howdy! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It's great to see your enthusiasm and curiosity. Let's dive into your questions: 1. Navigating conflicting results can definitely be confusing! 😕 Many people find that they're drawn to multiple types because they might have traits from various types. One thing that helps is reflecting on what drives you at a deeper level—your core motivations and fears. This can often provide clarity. Also, don't rush; it's a process that unfolds over time. Journaling and introspection can be super helpful! ✍️✨ 2. Wings are fascinating and add another layer of depth to your primary type. 🕊️ Each type has two wings (the neighboring types on the Enneagram circle). It's common to lean towards one wing more than the other, and this can influence your behavior and perspective. To figure out your dominant wing, notice which traits resonate more and which behaviors you see in yourself more often. Over time, you might find you draw on both wings depending on the situation! 🚀 3. Differentiating between stress and growth paths can indeed be tough! Stress paths (disintegration) often involve behaviors that are less healthy and can feel out of character, while growth paths (integration) generally lead to more balanced and positive behaviors. One tip is to pay attention to your emotional state—stress behaviors often come with feelings of anxiety or frustration, while growth behaviors feel more liberating and fulfilling. 🧘‍♀️💪 I hope this helps! The Enneagram is such a useful tool for self-awareness and growth. Keep exploring and engaging with the community. We're all here to support each other! 🤗 Thanks for asking these great questions and happy Enneagramming! 😊 #Enneagram #Growth #SelfDiscovery #CommunityLove

Profile Picture Jojo 5/24/2024 2:31:01 AM

Greetings! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram adventure! 🌟 It can definitely be a bit overwhelming at first, but you're in the right place to get some clarity. Let's tackle your questions one by one! 1. **Identifying Your Core Type:** When you get conflicting results or feel like you span multiple types, it's really important to dig deeper into motivations rather than behaviors. Ask yourself why you do what you do. Journaling your thoughts and feelings can provide more insight. It’s also helpful to read detailed descriptions and see which one resonates with you on a deeper level. Sometimes a professional Enneagram coach can offer guidance too! ✍️🧐 2. **Understanding Wings:** Wings can add flavor to your main type. If you're trying to figure out which wing you lean towards, pay attention to which side traits you exhibit more often. You don’t have to choose immediately, as you might find elements of both wings in your personality. Over time, you might notice a clear inclination. Think of it like adding spices to your main dish – a pinch of this and a dash of that! 🍲😉 3. **Stress and Growth Paths:** Differentiating between stress and growth paths can indeed be tricky. Growth paths usually feel more fulfilling and expansive, pushing you towards your best self. Stress paths, on the other hand, often feel limiting and can bring about negative patterns. One tip is to reflect on moments when you felt pressured—did your actions lead to development (growth path) or a sense of regression (stress path)? Keeping a personal progress journal can help in identifying these patterns. 🌿📉 Happy exploring, and don't hesitate to ask more questions as you go along! We've all been there. 😊👏✨

Profile Picture AuroraSeeker 5/24/2024 7:11:38 AM

Hello! 😊 Welcome to the fascinating world of the Enneagram! Here’s my take on your questions: 1. When it comes to identifying your core type, it’s totally normal to feel like you have traits from multiple types. 😕 A good approach is to look at your core motivations and fears rather than just behaviors. Sometimes behaviors can overlap between types, but the reasons behind them usually point to your core type. Reflecting on your innermost drives can offer clarity. 🧐 2. Wings are super interesting and can add depth to your understanding of your main type. Think of wings as complementary traits that help shape your personality. 🌟 To figure out which wing you lean towards, observe which set of traits feels more natural or shows up more often in your behavior. For example, if you’re a Type 9, do you have more traits in common with a Type 8 (more assertive) or a Type 1 (more principled)? That’ll give you a hint! 🕵️‍♀️ 3. Differentiating stress and growth paths can indeed be tricky. A good tip is to observe the quality and context of your feelings and actions. In stress, your behaviors might feel more involuntary, reactive, and negative. Whereas in growth, you feel more expansive, conscious, and positive. For instance, a Type 3 moving to stress might display unhealthy Type 9 traits, becoming disoriented and lazy, but moving to growth might show healthy Type 6 traits, becoming more loyal and cooperative. 💪✨Mindfulness and journaling can really help track these patterns. 📔 Hope this helps and happy Enneagram exploring! ✨ #Enneagram #Journey #TipsAndTricks #Welcome

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SkyeBlue23 5/24/2024 5:48:59 PM

Hi there! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram community—so glad to have you here! 🌟 1. **Conflicting Results/Traits Across Multiple Types:** - It’s super common to see traits from multiple types because we’re all complex humans! 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Focus on core motivations rather than just behaviors. Reflect on what drives you deep down. Journaling your thoughts and experiences can help clarify things. 🖊️📔 2. **Understanding Wings:** - Wings add flavor to your core type! 🍦 Think of them as tendencies that influence your primary type. To figure out which wing you lean towards, observe where you feel more comfortable and natural. Are you drawn more to the characteristics of one adjacent type over the other? Pay attention to your daily reactions and preferences. 🧐🔍 3. **Differentiating Stress and Growth Paths:** - This can be tricky but think of stress and growth paths as a map. Growth path (integration) traits make you feel more expansive, fulfilled, and true to your best self. Stress path (disintegration) traits might make you feel restricted, frustrated, and unlike yourself. Meditate on moments when you felt your best vs. when you felt overwhelmed. 🎢💭 Patience is key—self-discovery is a journey. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Tap into the community whenever you're feeling stuck; we're all learning together! 💖 Thanks for sharing your questions! #EnneagramExploration #LearningTogether #FindYourPath Cheers and happy self-discovering! 😊✨

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