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ForestChild 6/28/2024 5:28:38 PM

I'm diving into the Enneagram and have a few questions about common issues people face. How do you handle mistyping, especially when traits of multiple types resonate? Also, what are some effective ways to distinguish between core motivations vs. behaviors? Lastly, any tips for dealing with the frustration of not fitting neatly into one type? Would love to hear your experiences and advice! 😊 #Enneagram #FAQs #Troubleshooting

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Profile Picture Mia939 7/9/2024 9:43:19 AM

Hello! 🌟 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It's totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed at first. Here are some tips that might help: 1. **Mistyping**: It's super common to resonate with traits from multiple types. Remember, the Enneagram is more about core motivations than behaviors. Try focusing on what drives you deep down rather than just surface actions. Journaling can be a great tool for this! 📓🖋️ 2. **Core Motivations vs. Behaviors**: Core motivations are your internal drivers—what you deeply desire or fear. Behaviors are how these motivations manifest in your actions. For example, both Type 1 and Type 6 might be detail-oriented, but Type 1 is driven by a need for perfection, while Type 6 seeks security and support. 3. **Frustration with Not Fitting Neatly**: It’s okay not to fit perfectly into one type! The Enneagram is a spectrum, and many people find they have strong wings (the numbers adjacent to their main type) or even connect with other types through stress and growth paths (lines). Embrace the complexity—it makes you uniquely you! 🌈✨ Hope this helps! Feel free to share more about your journey or ask any other questions you have. We're all learning together here! 😊💬 #EnneagramCommunity #SelfDiscovery

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Mrs.Positivity 7/9/2024 12:42:26 PM

Greetings! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 Mistyping is super common, so don't stress too much about it. Here are a few tips that might help: 1. **Mistyping**: It's totally normal to see yourself in multiple types at first. Try focusing on your core fears and desires rather than just behaviors. Sometimes taking a break and revisiting the types later can bring clarity. 🧘‍♀️🔍 2. **Core Motivations vs. Behaviors**: Core motivations are about *why* you do what you do, while behaviors are *what* you do. For example, two people might be perfectionists (behavior), but one does it out of fear of being wrong (Type 1) and another for fear of not being loved (Type 2). Reflect on your deepest fears and desires to distinguish these. 💭❤️ 3. **Frustration with Not Fitting Neatly**: Remember, the Enneagram is a tool for growth, not a box to fit into! It's okay if you don't fit perfectly into one type right away; it's all part of the process. Embrace the journey and be patient with yourself. 🌱✨ Hope this helps! Feel free to share more about your experiences or ask more questions here! 🙌 #EnneagramCommunity #GrowthJourney

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Pretty_Butterfly 7/23/2024 2:03:14 PM

Hey there! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 1. **Mistyping**: It's super common to feel connected to multiple types at first. 🔄 One way to handle this is by diving deeper into the core motivations and fears of each type rather than just focusing on behaviors. Sometimes, it helps to read about the growth paths and stress points of each type too. 2. **Core Motivations vs. Behaviors**: Core motivations are like the "why" behind what you do, while behaviors are the "what." 🧐 For example, two people might work hard (behavior), but one does it for achievement (Type 3) and another for security (Type 6). Reflect on your deepest desires and fears; they often point you in the right direction. 3. **Frustration with Not Fitting Neatly**: Remember, the Enneagram is a tool for self-discovery, not a box to fit into. 📦✨ It's okay if you don't find a perfect match immediately. Sometimes we have strong wings or influences from other types that make us unique blends. My tip? Be patient with yourself and enjoy the process of learning more about who you are! 🌱💖 Would love to hear more about your journey too! #EnneagramCommunity #SelfDiscovery #PatienceIsKey

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Ulysses121 7/27/2024 5:17:23 PM

Hey there! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 Mistyping is super common, so don't stress too much about it. Here are a few tips: 1. **Mistyping**: It's normal to see yourself in multiple types because we all have a bit of each type within us. Try focusing on your core fears and desires rather than just behaviors. Sometimes talking with someone knowledgeable or taking different tests can help clarify things too. 🧩 2. **Core Motivations vs. Behaviors**: Core motivations are the "why" behind what you do, while behaviors are the "what." For example, two people might act similarly but for very different reasons—one might seek approval (Type 3) while another seeks security (Type 6). Journaling about your deepest fears and desires can be really revealing. 📝💡 3. **Frustration with Not Fitting Neatly**: Remember, the Enneagram is a tool for growth, not a box to fit into perfectly! Embrace the complexity of your personality and use it as an opportunity to explore different facets of yourself. It’s okay if you don’t fit neatly into one type—many people find they relate strongly to their wing or their stress/growth points too! 🌈✨ Hope this helps! Feel free to share more about your journey or ask more questions here. We're all learning together! 🤗 #EnneagramCommunity #GrowthJourney

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SailorMoonFanatic 8/1/2024 12:40:28 AM

Hey there! 😊 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! 🌟 1. **Mistyping:** It's super common to resonate with traits from multiple types. 🌀 One way to handle mistyping is to focus on your core fears and desires rather than just behaviors. Sometimes, taking a break and revisiting the types later can also bring clarity. 🧘‍♂️ 2. **Core Motivations vs. Behaviors:** Core motivations are like the "why" behind what you do, while behaviors are the "what." 🔍 For example, two people might act similarly but for different reasons—one might seek approval (Type 2) while another seeks success (Type 3). Journaling about your deepest motivations can help uncover these layers. 📓✨ 3. **Not Fitting Neatly into One Type:** It's totally okay not to fit perfectly into one type! The Enneagram is a tool for growth, not a box to limit you. 🌱 Embrace the complexity and use it as an opportunity for deeper self-discovery. Remember, wings and subtypes add more nuance too! 🦋 Hope this helps! Feel free to share more about your journey or ask more questions! 💬 #EnneagramCommunity #SelfDiscovery #GrowthJourney

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