Enneagram Type 2s—affectionately known as “The Helpers”—are the people who will drop everything to be there for you, even if they’re running on two hours of sleep and a half-eaten granola bar. They are the human embodiment of “Do you need anything?” and will happily (or sometimes not-so-happily) rearrange their entire day just to make…
We’ve all experienced moments of anger, whether they’re fleeting annoyances or full-blown rage. But have you ever considered how these expressions of anger can be influenced by your Enneagram type? Understanding how our inherent personality traits influence our reactions and behavior when angry can be a game-changer in your personal life and relationships. Join us…
Parenting is exhausting. From the early days when you’re awake all hours of the night with a crying baby, to the teen years when rebellion rears it’s head. How do the different parents cope? Often we think our struggles are ours alone. As a society we’ve lost touch with our sense of community in many…
Last week we embarked on an epic, hypothetical voyage, stranding all 16 Myers-Briggs personality types on a desert island and watching the chaos ensue. Your overwhelming response was: “Hey, we want more personality-infused desert island drama!” Well, dear readers, ask and you shall receive. With that in mind, this week we’re switching gears from Myers-Briggs…
Each one of us looks for different characteristics and strengths in potential friends, work partners, or relationships. What impresses one of us may be of no consequence to someone else. This is a testament to the colorful diversity of human personalities, and their unique yearnings in life. The Enneagram, an in-depth personality system, sheds light…
