The holidays are the most magical time of the year, but they can also be stressful. There are so many events, obligations, and expectations at the holidays that can lead to stress and overwhelm. To help protect yourself during the holidays, set a few holiday boundaries. They will help to keep you at your healthiest,…
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Ideas for Practicing Gratitude, based on Your Enneagram Type
Even though we know the many benefits of gratitude, we may no necessarily know how to practice it on a daily basis. I’ve started a gratitude journal multiple times, just to stop writing in it after a few days. Each of can benefit from gratitude, but only if we find a way to truly practice…
Mistyping Enneagram Type 1 and Type 5
Type 1s and 5s are both logical and rational. They are both thinking types, but there are strong differences in their thinking. Type 1s, although they are thinkers, the primarily use their gut or instincts to make decisions and to take action. They also are concerned with seeking justice and morality. On the other hand,…
Practicing Gratitude
November is the perfect month to focus on gratitude; it’s even National Gratitude Month. We have a holiday to celebrate giving thanks for our blessings. Gratitude has a powerful effect on us, shifting us from a negative mindset to one that is happier and more positive. Practicing gratitude can also give us a deeper connection…
Mistyping Enneagram Type 1 and Type 4
Types 1 and 4 do not share Triads or Stances. Type 1s are in the Gut Triad, meaning they tend to make decisions with their gut, whereas Type 4 are in the Heart Triad. Types in the Heart Triad tend to rely on their feelings and emotions to make decisions. Additionally, Type 1s are in…
How Each Enneagram Type Shows Up in Relationships
One of the many benefits of using the Enneagram as a tool to develop better understanding of yourself and others is it can act like a guide map in so many areas your life. One of these areas is your relationships. We all see the world and interact with each other in different ways. Our…
Mistyping Type 1 and Type 3
Type 1s and Type 3s share many common traits: they are both task-oriented, achieving, efficient and organized. But, it is the reasons for theses behavior that distinguish the two types. Type 1s are idealistic and strive for perfectionism because they want to do the right thing. They will make sure every step of a task…
Tips for Loving Each Enneagram Type
One of my favorite ways to use the Enneagram is to love my people in a way that is best for them. Once you know your loved ones’ Enneagram Type, you can approach them with even more compassion and grace. Before diving deep in to the Enneagram, I never really considered that each of us…
Mistyping Type 1 and Type 2
Mistyping between a Type 1 and a Type 2 isn’t a particularly common mistype. But when it does happen it’s usually because of a confusion between the primary type and the wing. Both Types 1 and 2 are in the Dependent (or Compliant) Stance. They move towards people and are more community driven that those…
Your Communication Gifts Based on Your Enneagram Type
Each Enneagram Type communicates differently. And each Type has a different gift when it comes to communication. But make no mistake, each Type has a communication strength and gift that they can use. Watch this short video (just under 1 minute) to learn more. What is Your Communication Gift based on Your Enneagram Type? A…