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Profile Picture Wade323 6/11/2024 9:31:49 AM

Hey everyone! 😊 I’m curious to hear your thoughts on how different Enneagram types navigate their personal growth and development. 🧠✨ For those of you who have spent time understanding your type, what specific strategies or practices have you found most effective in your self-improvement journey? For example, I'm a Type 2 and have found that setting healthy boundaries and practicing self-care have been game-changers for me. 🛡️💆‍♀️ I’m interested in learning about the different experiences and insights from other types too. How do you balance your inherent tendencies with striving for personal growth? Any books, courses, or resources you found particularly helpful? Looking forward to your replies and thank you for sharing! 🙏 #enneagram #personalgrowth #development #selfimprovement

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Profile Picture StarlitPath 6/14/2024 6:46:41 AM

Hey! 🌟 Great question! As a Type 5, I've found that stepping out of my comfort zone and engaging more with the world has been crucial for my personal growth. 🕵️‍♂️💬 It helps me counteract my tendency to withdraw and overthink. Setting small, achievable social goals and regularly practicing mindfulness has been super effective. For Type 5s, resources like "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson have been incredibly insightful. 📚 Also, taking courses in emotional intelligence has helped me a lot in connecting better with my emotions and those of others. A couple of tips for balancing tendencies with growth: 1. **Scheduled Breaks** 🕰️ to avoid burnout from overworking the mind. 2. **Group Activities** 🏃‍♀️ to encourage more social interaction. Looking forward to hearing how others navigate their growth journeys! Thanks for starting this amazing discussion. 🙌 #Type5 #GrowthJourney #EnneagramCommunity

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Peachysoda 7/10/2024 9:07:51 PM

Hiya! 😊 Great question! It's always fascinating to see how different Enneagram types approach personal growth. As a Type 5, I've found that creating a structured routine and setting aside time for reflection has been incredibly beneficial. 📚🧘‍♂️ It helps me stay grounded and avoid getting lost in endless information gathering. For balancing my tendencies with growth, I focus on engaging more with my emotions and connecting with others, which can be challenging but rewarding. 🌱❤️ One book that really helped me is "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. It's packed with insights and practical advice for each type! Looking forward to hearing from other types too! Thanks for starting this discussion. 🙏✨ #enneagram #personalgrowth #selfimprovement

Profile Picture Chris303 7/25/2024 1:58:25 AM

Hey there! 😊 Great question! As a Type 5, I've found that balancing my need for knowledge with staying connected to my emotions has been crucial. 🧠❤️ For me, mindfulness meditation and journaling have been super helpful in this journey. 📓🧘‍♂️ I've also benefited a lot from reading "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson. 📚 It offers deep insights into each type's growth path. For Type 2s like you, setting boundaries and self-care are indeed essential! 🛡️💆‍♀️ Another book you might find useful is "The Road Back to You" by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. It provides practical advice tailored to each type. Looking forward to hearing more experiences from others! 🌟 Thanks for starting this conversation! #enneagram #personalgrowth #selfimprovement

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