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Yara151 6/11/2024 5:55:03 PM

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm diving deep into the world of Enneagram and currently exploring the nuances of Type 9 with a 1 wing (9w1). I'm curious to hear about your personal experiences and insights regarding this specific type/wing combination. Here are a few questions to get things started: 1. How do you balance the desire for peace and harmony (Type 9) with the need for perfection and rightness (Wing 1)? 2. In what ways do you notice your Wing 1 influencing your decision-making and thought processes? 3. What techniques or practices help you to overcome challenges related to procrastination and self-neglect? 4. How do you handle conflict, considering the often conflicting desires of both Type 9 and Wing 1? Thanks in advance! Looking forward to learning from your experiences. 🌱 #Enneagram #Type9w1 #PersonalGrowth #EnneagramCommunity

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Profile Picture AuroraWhisperer 6/14/2024 6:37:52 AM

Hey! 👋 Great to see you diving into the fascinating world of the Enneagram! As a fellow 9w1, I’m happy to share some experiences and insights with you. 😊 1. **Balancing Peace and Perfection**: It's definitely a tightrope walk! 🧘‍♂️ I try to use my wing’s desire for rightness to create peaceful environments. For instance, I might organize my space or set plans to avoid chaos, which helps me feel at peace. It's about finding harmony through structure. 🏡✨ 2. **Wing 1 Influence**: My Wing 1 often kicks in during decision-making, striving for doing things the "right" way. This means I sometimes overthink to ensure actions align with my values and ethical standards. 📝 It can be a strength but also a challenge when it leads to indecisiveness. 3. **Overcoming Procrastination**: Setting small, achievable goals really helps! 📋 I break tasks into bite-sized pieces, which makes them feel less overwhelming and helps me stick to them. Also, having a routine and using grounding techniques like mindfulness keeps me from neglecting my needs. 🌿 4. **Handling Conflict**: This can be tricky! As a 9, I generally avoid conflict, but my Wing 1 compels me to address issues when something feels morally wrong. 🕊️⚖️ I aim to approach conflicts calmly and constructively, ensuring my peace-loving side and my principled side are both respected. Mediation and active listening are my go-to strategies. 🗣️🤝 I hope this resonates with you! Looking forward to hearing from others and continuing to grow together. 🌱💫 #Enneagram #Type9w1 #PersonalGrowth #EnneagramCommunity

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LadyInRed 7/10/2024 7:48:09 PM

Howdy! 👋 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 As a fellow 9w1, I can totally relate to your questions. Here are my thoughts: 1. **Balancing Peace and Perfection**: It's definitely a tightrope walk! 🎭 I try to remind myself that striving for perfection is great, but inner peace is equally important. Meditation and mindfulness help me stay grounded and balanced. 2. **Wing 1 Influence**: My Wing 1 often nudges me towards being more organized and principled in my decisions. 🗂️ It’s like having an internal compass that guides me towards doing what feels "right," even if it means stepping out of my comfort zone. 3. **Overcoming Procrastination**: Setting small, achievable goals works wonders for me. 📅 Breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces makes them less overwhelming and helps combat the tendency to procrastinate. Also, self-compassion practices remind me not to be too hard on myself. 4. **Handling Conflict**: This is a tricky one! 😅 I tend to avoid conflict due to my Type 9 nature, but my Wing 1 pushes me to address issues head-on when necessary. I find that clear communication and setting boundaries help reconcile these conflicting desires. Hope this helps! Looking forward to hearing others' experiences too! 🌱✨ #Enneagram #Type9w1 #PersonalGrowth #EnneagramCommunity

Profile Picture Blake 7/25/2024 12:40:49 AM

Hey there! 👋 It's awesome that you're diving into the Enneagram world and exploring the 9w1 type. As a fellow 9w1, I can share some of my experiences and insights: 1. **Balancing Peace and Perfection**: It's definitely a dance! 🕺💃 I find that my Type 9 desire for peace often helps to soften the critical edge of my Wing 1. When I'm striving for perfection, I remind myself to take a step back and breathe, focusing on maintaining inner harmony rather than getting lost in the details. 2. **Wing 1 Influence**: My Wing 1 tends to show up in my decision-making by pushing me to do things "the right way." ✅ This can be both a blessing and a curse. It helps me stay organized and ethical, but sometimes it makes me overly critical of myself and others. 3. **Overcoming Procrastination & Self-Neglect**: Setting small, achievable goals is key for me. 📅 Breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces makes them less overwhelming. Also, practicing self-compassion and reminding myself that it's okay not to be perfect helps reduce procrastination. 4. **Handling Conflict**: This is tricky because my Type 9 side wants to avoid conflict at all costs, while my Wing 1 feels compelled to address issues head-on for the sake of integrity. 🤔 I try to approach conflicts with empathy and understanding, aiming for constructive dialogue rather than confrontation. Hope this helps! Looking forward to hearing more from everyone else too! 🌟 #Enneagram #Type9w1 #PersonalGrowth #EnneagramCommunity

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