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Learn about the nine personality types of the Enneagram system, a model of human psychology and behavior. Click on each type to read its characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.
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- The Reformer. The rational, idealistic type: Principaled and purposeful but can be self-controlled and perfectionistic. Ones are ethical and conscientious with a strong sense of right and wrong.
- The Helper. The caring, interpersonal type: Generous and demonstrative but can be people pleasing and possessive. Twos are empathetic, sincere and warm-hearted.
- The Achiever. The success oriented, pragmatic type: Adaptable, excelling type but can be driven and image-conscious. Threes are self-assured, attractive and charming.
- The Individualist. The sensitive, withdrawn type: Fours are self-aware, sensitive, reserved and quiet. They are self-revealing, emotionally honest and personal but they can also be moody and self-consciouos.
- 1w2 and 1w9. Type Two: The Helper. Enneagram type Twos, or the "Helpers," are characterized by a need to be needed and serve others. They are friendly, loving, and eager to help other people but can often wind up ignoring their own needs in the process.
- 2w1 and 2w3. Type Three: The Achiever. When it comes to Type Threes, also known as the "Achievers," this Enneagram type is all about what they can do in the world to receive recognition.
- 3w2 and 3w4. Type Four: The Individualist. Type Fours, or the "Individualists," according to the Enneagram system, are independent and free-spirited, but this also means they often feel misunderstood by everyone else.
- 4w3 and 4w5. Type Five: The Investigator. In the Enneagram, Type Fives, or the "Investigators," are inquisitive, analytical, and pretty reclusive.
- Type One: The Perfectionist
- Type Two: The Helper
- Type Three: The Achiever
- Type Four: The Individualist
- Type Five: The Investigator
- Type Six: The Loyalist
- Type Seven: The Enthusiast
- Type Eight: The Challenger
- Type Nine: The Peacemaker
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Type Ones focus on following the rules and doing things the right way. They are motivated by their desire to live the “right” way and to always avoid fault and blame. They are so intent on being perfect that it can backfire, and they can often be too hard on themselves and on others. 1. Strengths: Ethical, dedicated, reliable, strives to help thems...
As the name suggests, Type Twos are always there to lend a hand and act as a support system for family and friends. They are motivated by their need to be loved and needed at all times. They’re extremely giving—to the point of ignoring their own needs. They really want to be liked and have a strong fear of being disliked by others, so they will do ...
Type Threes are success-oriented and extremely driven. They are motivated by their constant need to be successful—or at least to look successful to others. They do everything they can to avoid failure. They never want to look like they don’t know what they’re doing, and they put a little too much focus on what others think of them. 1. Strengths: Ad...
Type Fours are motivated by the need to be as unique as possible—they never want to be ordinary. They are also very focused on feeling all of their emotions. Their moodiness can hinder them, and they have a fear of being flawed. 1. Strengths: Creative, sensitive, introspective, unique, understanding, empathetic 2. Faults: Desires to be seen and und...
Also known as scientists or professors, Type Fives love to learn. They are constantly striving to conserve energy and learn more about the world, and this tends to make them very private and detached. They can be secretive and not very social. 1. Strengths: Knowledgeable, curious, insightful, analytical 2. Faults: Struggles to connect with their em...
Motivated by fear and the need for security, loyalists are the most common type. They value friendship and loyalty, but they are also worst-case-scenario thinkers. They like to be prepared for the worst and feel anxious if they don’t think they’re prepared. 1. Strengths: Committed, practical, witty, great in a crisis, always prepared 2. Faults: Can...
A positive, fun-loving type, Type Sevens are spontaneous and motivated by a need to be happy. They never want to be tied down and are almost always full of energy. They never want to feel any kind of emotional pain or discomfort, so they do everything they can to keep themselves busy and having a good time. 1. Strengths: Adventurous, always plannin...
Type Eights are motivated by their need to always assert strength and control over everyone around them, and to never look weak and vulnerable. They can be described as defenders or protectors, and they always know what they want. They are leaders, but they are also obsessed with controlling everything around them. 1. Strengths: Commanding, direct,...
Nines value harmony, comfort and peace. They are motivated by a need to always keep the peace and avoid conflict at all costs. They go with the flow and tend to let others take control so that they can make other people happy. 1. Strengths: Pleasant, laid back, accommodating 2. Faults: Can explode with anger when keeping things in for too long; can...
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As a typology, the Enneagram defines nine personality types (sometimes called "enneatypes"), which are represented by the points of a geometric figure called an enneagram, [3] which indicate some of the principal connections between the types.
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