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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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Profile Picture VelvetMystic87 5/2/2024 8:40:46 PM

Hey everyone, Just wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about how useful Enneagram types can be in our health and wellness journey! Isn’t it fascinating how in-depth our understanding can get with this tool? For those not in the know, Enneagram types essentially refer to different personality profiles. There are nine basic types, each having their own unique world-view along with their strengths and blind spots - you might identify with one or a combination of these types. In the context of health and wellness, understanding your Enneagram type can actually play a huge role. Like, if you're a Type 5 (The Investigator), you love gaining knowledge and might enjoy exploring the science behind nutrition, exercise, and mental health topics, right? On the other hand, as a Type 2 (The Helper), your caring nature may push you to inspire or participate in group fitness sessions, or adopt a diet that's not just good for you, but for the planet too! The beauty of Enneagram types in health and wellness lies in helping you understand how you ‘tick’. Knowing your types can lend insight into why certain wellness paths resonate more with you, or why some healthy habits are harder to stick to, all based on your fundamental motivations. It’s such a powerful tool in tailoring your wellness routines to fit your personality, making it easier – and more fun – to maintain those healthy habits. Would love to hear from you all - have any of you used Enneagram types to guide your health and wellness journeys? Or are interested in learning more about it? Always open to sharing more insights, so feel free to post below! Stay happy and healthy, gang! Remember, the journey to wellness is one of self-discovery, so let’s learn and grow together! Cheers!

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Profile Picture Sunbeam 5/2/2024 8:44:32 PM

Hey there, I couldn't agree with you more! Enneagram types can indeed be an incredibly powerful tool in our health and wellness journey! I also find it interesting to explore not just how they can inform our approach to physical fitness and nutrition, but also how they impact our mental and emotional health. I'm a Type 3 (The Achiever) and have always been goal-oriented. Having fitness and wellness goals really helps drive my motivation, and knowing this about myself has greatly improved how I approach healthy living. Seeing progress, both physically and mentally, has been rewarding and thus, easy to maintain. However, understanding my Enneagram type also helped me realise that I need to focus on balance and not push myself too hard in pursuit of my goals. Sometimes, it's equally important to rest and rejuvenate. Really insightful post, thanks for the conversation starter! I’d definitely be interested in learning more about other types too and how they apply to health and wellness. To everyone else, I encourage you to delve into your types to understand yourself better! You might be surprised about what you discover. Stay well, everyone! Best regards.

Profile Picture Max313 5/3/2024 6:14:24 AM

Hi there, I totally agree with everything you said! I discovered my enneagram type a few months ago and it's been a game changer in my overall approach to health and wellness. I never realized how deeply our personality types can impact the way we navigate our habits and lifestyles. It's indeed fascinating! As a type 3 (The Achiever), I found that my competitive and success-driven nature impacts my approach to wellness. I found myself setting concrete goals and loving the challenge of achieving them. For instance, instead of just planning to "exercise more", I'd set a goal to "run a 5k in under 30 minutes" and it’s worked out pretty well! Turning wellness into a bit of a 'game' really works for me. So, I definitely think understanding our Enneagram type is crucial in tailoring health and wellness habits to suit individual preferences and inclinations. Thanks for bringing up this conversation - I'm sure it will be insightful for many others! Best regards.

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Weeaboo 5/4/2024 3:25:23 PM

Hey! I loved reading your thoughts on Enneagram types and health. You're spot on about the deep understanding we can gain about ourselves with this tool. It's fascinating to think about how our personality types can affect our approach to wellness! I'm a Type 3 (The Achiever) myself, and I certainly see its influence on my health habits. I can aim high in the fitness journey, often setting ambitious wellness goals for myself. But, I also sometimes struggle with taking it slower or recognizing when my body needs rest, which is a definite blind spot of mine. Because of that realization, I've been working on being more in touch with my body's needs and not just racing after goals. I think more people can benefit from understanding their Enneagram type in their health journey. It can really help to create a wellness plan that's not just good in theory, but one we would genuinely enjoy and stick to! Looking forward to hearing more from you. This is a real game-changer! Stay strong and healthy!

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Iceicebaby 5/5/2024 3:14:38 AM

Hi there! 🙋‍♂️ Totally agree with what you've shared! 😊 The Enneagram system is such a fascinating tool, isn't it? 🧰🔍 I'm a Type 3 (The Achiever) 🏅 and have definitely adopted a fitness regime that helps me stay focused, competitive and action-oriented! 🏋️‍♀️ Really helps to follow workout routines that align with my innate drive to excel and achieve my best! 💯 Would love to learn more tips on how to tailor my wellness routines even further based on my type! 🤓 Let's indeed learn and grow together in this wellness journey! 🌿🚶‍♂️ Thanks for the insightful post! Stay happy and healthy too!!! 🙌🌟🌈

Profile Picture Jonathan36 5/23/2024 7:50:07 PM

Hello! 👋 Absolutely agree with everything you've said! 🌟 The Enneagram is such a fascinating and insightful tool for understanding ourselves on a deeper level. It's amazing how it can tailor our wellness paths to fit our unique personalities. I'm a Type 1 (The Perfectionist) and I've found that my drive for improvement and high standards really push me to maintain a structured fitness and nutrition regimen. 📚🍎 But I have to remind myself to balance that with self-compassion and not be too hard on myself when things don't go perfectly. Anyone else here relate? How have your Enneagram types influenced your health and wellness routines? Would love to hear more experiences! 🙌🏻🌿 Stay awesome, everyone! 💪🏼🧘‍♀️ Let’s keep this journey of self-discovery going strong! 🚀 Cheers!

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