the enneagram
The Enneagram is a personality system that describes 9 different ways of being. In Greek, ennea = 9 and -gram = figure drawn. Each of the nine points on the Enneagram symbol represents a personality type. Each type has a core motivation that drives how they think, feel, and act. Discovering your personality allows you to embrace your strengths, and reframe your challenges. It’s a powerful tool for deepening self-awareness and strengthening your relationship with others.
the nine personality types
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The Improver
You fix things by taking responsibility and doing what is right. You're motivated by a desire to improve the world and believe you have to be good in order to be worthy.
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The Giver
You help others by taking care of their needs & offering advice. You're motivated by a desire to form close relationships and believe you have to be needed in order to be loved.
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The Performer
You achieve your goals by being the best & working hard. You're motivated by a desire to be recognized for your achievements and believe you have to be successful in order to be loved.
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The Dreamer
You express your idealism by being unique and creating beauty. You're motivated by a desire to be understood and believe you have to be special in order to be loved.
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The Observer
You gain wisdom by being informed and conserving your resources. You're motivated by a desire to be knowledgeable and believe you have to be self-sufficient in order to be secure.
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The Questioner
You prepare for the future by projecting forward & planning for what could go wrong. You're motivated by a desire to be certain and believe you have to be prepared in order to be secure.
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The Adventurer
You enjoy new experiences by being optimistic & keeping your options open. You're motivated by a desire to enjoy all the variety life has to offer and believe you have to be free in order to be secure.
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The Challenger
You protect those who are vulnerable by being powerful & in control. You're motivated by a desire to be autonomous and believe you have to be strong in order to be worthy.
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The Peacemaker
You keep the peace by being agreeable and avoiding conflict. You're motivated by a desire to maintain harmony and believe you have to be easygoing in order to be worthy.
