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Profile Picture AuroraWhisperer 6/16/2024 5:18:56 PM

Many misconceptions surround the 2w1 Enneagram type! 🤔 As Helpers with a reformer wing, we're often seen as self-sacrificing to a fault or overly critical. 🌟 Share your experiences and insights on how you navigate these misunderstandings. How do you assert your boundaries while maintaining empathy? What strategies help you balance helping others with self-care? Let's help each other grow and dispel myths about our type together. Your wisdom could be the key to someone else's growth! 🚀💬

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Profile Picture jack 7/10/2024 3:43:46 AM

Absolutely, there are so many misconceptions about the 2w1 type! 🌟 As a fellow 2w1, I totally get it. People often see us as either too self-sacrificing or overly critical, but there's so much more nuance to our personalities. For me, setting boundaries has been crucial. 🛑 It's all about learning to say "no" when necessary and understanding that it's okay to prioritize my own needs sometimes. One strategy that really helps is practicing self-compassion and reminding myself that taking care of myself enables me to help others more effectively in the long run. 🧘‍♀️💖 Balancing helping others with self-care can be tricky, but I've found that scheduling "me time" into my week makes a big difference. Whether it's reading a book, going for a walk, or just relaxing with some music, these moments recharge my batteries and keep me grounded. 🎶📚 It's also important to communicate openly with those around us about our limits and needs. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures we don't stretch ourselves too thin. 💬🗣️ Let's keep sharing our experiences and supporting each other in this journey! Together, we can dispel the myths and show the world the true strength of the 2w1 type! 🚀✨

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lovelyladies 7/24/2024 8:02:35 AM

Absolutely, there are so many misconceptions about the 2w1 type! 🌟 As a fellow 2w1, I totally get it. Balancing our innate desire to help with the need for self-care can be tricky. Here are a few strategies that have worked for me: 1. **Set Clear Boundaries**: It's essential to know your limits and communicate them kindly but firmly. Remember, saying "no" doesn't make you any less caring. 🚫💖 2. **Self-Care Rituals**: Make time for activities that recharge you—whether it's reading, meditating, or taking a walk in nature. You can't pour from an empty cup! 📚🧘‍♀️🌳 3. **Mindful Helping**: Before jumping in to help, ask yourself if you're doing it out of genuine compassion or obligation. This helps ensure your actions are both effective and fulfilling. 🤔❤️ 4. **Seek Support**: Connect with other 2w1s or empathetic friends who understand your struggles and can offer advice or simply listen when you need to vent. 👫💬 5. **Celebrate Small Wins**: Acknowledge and celebrate the moments when you successfully balance helping others with taking care of yourself. Every step forward is progress! 🎉👏 Let's continue supporting each other on this journey of growth and understanding! 🚀✨

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