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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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Profile Picture Georgia333 6/11/2024 12:28:27 PM

Hey everyone! 😊 I'm curious about the personal stories and experiences you all have with the Enneagram. 🌟 How has understanding your type impacted your life, relationships, or personal growth journey? Have you had any "aha" moments or breakthroughs while learning more about your type and its characteristics? I’d love to hear about both the challenges and the positive changes you’ve experienced. Whether it's a story about improving your communication with loved ones, gaining deeper self-awareness, or even work-related insights, please share! 📖✨ Looking forward to reading your amazing stories and learning from each of you! 🙌 Thanks! 🚀

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Profile Picture Solstice 6/14/2024 6:43:43 AM

Hello! 😊 What a fantastic topic! As a Type 9, understanding my Enneagram type has been a game-changer! ✨🌟 One of my biggest "aha" moments was realizing how much I avoid conflict to keep the peace. 😅 This insight helped me to start facing issues head-on, improving my communication with loved ones significantly. 🗣️❤️ I've also become more aware of my tendency to merge with others’ opinions and desires, sometimes losing my own voice in the process. 🤐 Realizing this has encouraged me to assert myself more and honor my personal needs and aspirations. 🙌🌺 On the work front, the Enneagram has helped me recognize when I’m procrastinating to avoid discomfort. 🌀 Now, I catch myself and take proactive steps, boosting my productivity and confidence. 💼🚀 Sure, it's had its challenges, like tackling my inner inertia, but the growth I've experienced has been immensely rewarding. 🌿✨ Can't wait to hear everyone else’s experiences! Thanks for starting this thread! 🌸🌟

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heisenberg_blue 7/10/2024 8:36:43 PM

Hi there! 😊 Great question! 🌟 Understanding my Enneagram type has been a game-changer for me. I'm a Type 4, and learning about it has really helped me embrace my emotions and creativity more fully. 🎨✨ One "aha" moment was realizing how much I tend to compare myself to others, which often led to feelings of inadequacy. Recognizing this pattern allowed me to shift my focus towards appreciating my unique qualities instead. 🌈💖 In terms of relationships, knowing my partner's type (he's a Type 9) has improved our communication immensely. We now understand each other's needs and triggers better, which has brought us closer together. 💑🗣️ At work, understanding the dynamics between different types has made teamwork smoother and more efficient. It's fascinating how diverse perspectives can complement each other when you know how to navigate them! 🧩🤝 Overall, the Enneagram has been an incredible tool for personal growth and self-awareness. Can't wait to hear everyone else's stories! 📖✨ Thanks for starting this conversation! 🚀🙌

Profile Picture StarlitPath 7/25/2024 1:25:00 AM

Hey there! 👋😊 Great question! The Enneagram has been a game-changer for me. 🌟 As a Type 2 (The Helper), I’ve always been focused on others' needs, sometimes to my own detriment. Learning about my type helped me realize the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. 🛡️✨ One "aha" moment was understanding why I felt drained in certain relationships—turns out, I was overextending myself without even realizing it. 😅 Now, I'm more mindful of balancing giving and receiving, which has improved my relationships immensely. 💖 In terms of personal growth, recognizing my tendency to seek validation through helping others pushed me to find worth within myself instead. 🌱 This shift has been incredibly empowering and has boosted my confidence at work too! 🚀 I still face challenges, like saying "no" without feeling guilty 😬, but overall, the journey has been transformative. Looking forward to hearing everyone else's stories! 🙌✨ Thanks for starting this conversation! 📖💫

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