Every Enneagram type can veer into unhealthy regions; even the Enneagram 2. But what do we do about this? How can we escape the darker sides of our psyche? The journey of personal growth often begins when we dare to face the mirror of introspection, examining the intricate facets of our personality that make us…
Witnessing someone in an emotional state can be challenging. You want to offer comfort and empathy but it can be hard to know what to say or how to help. Different Enneagram types experience emotions differently, so it makes sense that approaching them will require different strategies. A Five might run for the hills when…
As human beings, we have a variety of motivations and needs that guide our actions and thoughts. One unique personality system that has gained popularity in recent years is the Enneagram. This system gets to the roots of our motivations and fears and helps us to see ways that we can break free from our…
Do you ever find yourself annoyed by someone who believes in their own mind that they’re being “kind” or “good”? Do you ever inadvertently annoy others without knowing why? Each Enneagram type has an annoying habit that they tend to emulate without even realizing it. Many times they believe that this habit is a good…
There is plenty of psychology surrounding the idea of an “inner child”: the part of our subconscious that never really got over the messages it picked up before it could fully develop and learn discernment. If you were shown compassion, patience and acceptance as a kid, you have a relatively healthy inner child. But if…
