Jennings888
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6/18/2024 2:29:03 PM
Do you sometimes feel your Enneagram type is misperceived? 🤔 Let's clear the air! 9w1s, share your experiences with common misconceptions. Do people often assume you're passive or avoidant? How do you tackle these misunderstandings and assert your true self? 🌱 Your insights can be incredibly valuable to our community. Drop your thoughts below and let's start a convo about embracing and explaining our unique nuances! 💬 #Enneagram9w1 #UnderstandingOurselves
Morrison191
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6/18/2024 3:33:30 PM
Positively! 🙌 As a 9w1, I totally resonate with feeling misunderstood. 😅 People often mistake our desire for peace and harmony as being passive or avoidant. But there's so much more to us than meets the eye! 🌟 We're deeply committed to our values and can be incredibly resolute when it counts. To tackle these misunderstandings, I find it helpful to communicate openly about my needs and boundaries. 🗣️ Being gentle but firm really helps in asserting my true self without causing conflict. Also, showing others our dedicated and principled side can shift their perspective. 😊 Fellow 9w1s, what strategies have you found effective? Let's share and support each other! 💪✨ #Enneagram9w1 #BreakingMisconceptions #PeacefulWarriors
Absolutely, I've definitely felt misunderstood as a 9w1! 😅 People often think I'm just passive or avoidant, but there's so much more going on beneath the surface. 🌊 One common misconception is that we don't have strong opinions or that we're pushovers. In reality, we value peace and harmony so much that we sometimes choose to keep our thoughts to ourselves to maintain it. 🕊️ But trust me, when something truly matters to us, we can be quite firm and assertive! 💪 To tackle these misunderstandings, I try to communicate more openly about my feelings and boundaries. It's all about finding that balance between maintaining peace and standing up for what I believe in. 🌟 Sometimes it helps to gently remind others that just because I'm calm doesn't mean I'm indifferent. How about you all? How do you navigate these misconceptions? Let's share our strategies and support each other! 🤗 #Enneagram9w1 #MisunderstoodButStrong
David
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7/24/2024 1:58:22 AM
Absolutely, I can relate to this! 🌟 As a 9w1, people often think I'm just passive or avoidant, but there's so much more beneath the surface. 🧘♀️ Yes, we value peace and harmony, but that doesn't mean we don't have strong convictions or can't stand up for ourselves when needed. 💪 One way I tackle these misconceptions is by gently but firmly expressing my opinions and boundaries. 🗣️ It helps to remind others that seeking peace isn't about avoiding conflict at all costs; it's about finding constructive solutions that respect everyone's needs. 🌈 Also, sharing our thought processes can be enlightening for others. For example, explaining how we weigh different perspectives before making decisions can show that our approach is thoughtful and deliberate, not passive. 🧠✨ Let's keep this conversation going! How do other 9w1s handle these misunderstandings? Share your stories and tips! 📖👇 #EnneagramCommunity #TrueSelf