Uncovering the Childhood Wounds of Every Enneagram Type
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Uncovering the Childhood Wounds of Every Enneagram Type

The childhood wounds of each Enneagram type can leave a lasting impact far into adulthood if they’re not properly tended to. As an Enneagram coach, I get a lot of questions about childhood and how it influences the types as they grow, and thankfully there’s a lot of research on this topic. Whether you had…

The Decision-Making Style of Every Enneagram Type
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The Decision-Making Style of Every Enneagram Type

Have you ever tried to come to a decision with a friend, spouse, or sibling, only to wind up shaking your head and walking away? Maybe they took too long to decide, or maybe they were too pushy about the option they thought was best. Each of us has a unique way of making decisions,…

Here’s the Animal You’d Be, Based On Your Enneagram Type
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Here’s the Animal You’d Be, Based On Your Enneagram Type

Ever wondered which creature from the animal kingdom has your Enneagram type? Today we’ll be exploring a wide variety of animals and how they symbolize various strengths or weaknesses of each Enneagram type. Unlike my Myers-Briggs® and animal post, this article will focus primarily on animal symbolism rather than actual animal habits. I’m doing this…

What You Needed to Hear As a Child, Based On Your Enneagram Type
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What You Needed to Hear As a Child, Based On Your Enneagram Type

According to Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson, authors of “The Wisdom of the Enneagram,” there is a unconscious childhood message each of us received growing up. For some, the message was to trust others but not yourself. For others, the message was not to assert yourself or “get in the way.” These unconscious messages…