Dive deep into the heart triad of the Enneagram types, and find out how they defend themselves from shame
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How Enneagram 2s, 3s, and 4s Defend Themselves from Shame

Heart types—Enneagram 2s, 3s, and 4s—are driven by the need to be loved, valued, and seen for who they truly are. But deep down, they grapple with shame and feelings of inadequacy. They felt a deep sense of being unloved for who they truly were as children. Twos felt they were only loved if they…

Discover the unique ego boundaries of the body triad (Enneagram 8, 9, and 1)
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Building Walls: How Enneagram 8s, 9s, and 1s Protect Their World

If you’re an Enneagram 8, 9, or 1, you’re part of the body or instinct triad. This means you’re focused on either controlling your instincts, repressing them, or giving into them. As a body type, you use your physical energy to deal with the world and the challenges you face. One way you do this…

Discover 40+ fictional characters with the Enneagram 4 personality type!
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40 Iconic Enneagram 4 Characters from Movies and Television

Want to find some iconic characters with your Enneagram type? Movies, books, and television shows can be amazing ways to learn about the depth and nuance of each Enneatype. I had a lot of fun chatting with other Enneagram experts and movie fans to create this list of characters. I hope you find a few…

Discover the deepest, darkest fears of each of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types
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Here’s What Terrifies Each Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

There are a lot of articles out there that seek to pinpoint the biggest fears of every Myers-Briggs® personality type. They are usually really good, but I’ve decided to take a different approach. Ever since last September, I have worked on tallying up the worst fears of every single personality type. When I speak to…