Personality Types

 A Guide to Your Beautiful, Complex, and Sometimes Quirky Self. The Enneagram isn’t just a personality system—it’s a compassionate look into why we do what we do. Whether you’re striving for perfection, seeking adventure, or just trying to find inner peace, your personality type reveals your deepest fears and desires, all with the goal of self-awareness and growth. Let’s dive into the nine unique ways people experience the world.

Type 1:  The Perfectionist –

 “Let’s Do This Right”

You have a deep sense of right and wrong, and your inner critic could probably use a vacation. Organized, responsible, and committed to improvement, you believe that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. You can be hard on yourself and others, but your heart is in the right place—you just want the world to be better (or at least properly organized).

Fear:  Being bad, corrupt, or defective. Desire:  To be good, ethical, and balanced.

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Type 2:  The Helper –

 “You need me”

Your heart is bigger than your to-do list, and your to-do list is full of things you’re doing for other people. You’re warm, generous, and always ready to lend a hand. But let’s be real—you sometimes forget that you deserve love, too, even when you’re not playing the role of caretaker.

Fear:  Being unwanted or unloved.

Desire:  To be loved for who you are, not just for what you give.

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Type 3:  The Achiever –

 “Look at Me Go!”

You’re ambitious, driven, and have motivational energy. Success isn’t just a goal—it’s the goal. Whether it’s climbing the career ladder, running a marathon, or perfecting your Image, you want to be seen as accomplished and admired. Just remember: your worth isn’t measured by your resume.

Fear:  Being worthless or unimportant.

Desire:  To feel valued and accepted— 

just for being instead of doing.

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Type 4:  The Individualist –

 “Nobody Understands Me…”

You feel deeply, are creative, and express yourself with all the artistry of a misunderstood poet. Being unique is your thing, and a world without depth and meaning - No thanks. You long to be seen exactly as you are — introspective, creative, and real. Just don’t get lost in your own emotional soundtrack.

Fear:  Having no identity or personal significance.

Desire:  To create a meaningful and authentic life.

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Type 5:  The Thinker – 

“I’ll Be in My Office (My Head)”

You are a walking encyclopedia of random and fascinating facts. Privacy is your happy place, and deep knowledge is your superpower. People might call you reserved, but inside, your brain is a bustling library of curiosity. You just need a little solitude to process it all.

Fear:  Being helpless, incompetent, and overwhelmed.

Desire:  To feel capable, knowledgeable, and able to deal with the outside world.

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Type 6:  The Doubter – 

“Are We Sure This Is Safe?”

You’re the human equivalent of a well-prepared emergency kit: practical, skeptical, and always scanning for potential danger. Trust is a tricky thing for you—you want security, but can be wary of authority. Your friends love you for your loyalty and problem-solving skills, even if you do sometimes prepare for disasters that haven’t happened.

Fear:  Being without support or guidance.

Desire:  To feel safe, secure, and reassured.

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Type 7:  The Enthusiast – 

“What’s Next?!”

If life were a party, you’d be the one planning the after-party. Your energy is contagious, your ideas are endless, and your suitcase is always packed for an adventure. The only thing scarier than boredom? Emotional discomfort. But even joy-chasers need to slow down sometimes and appreciate the moment they’re in.

Fear:  Being trapped in boredom or emotional pain.

Desire:  To be happy, satisfied, and free to explore life’s possibilities.

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Type 8:  The Challenger – 

“I’ve Got This”

Strong-willed, bold, and not afraid to speak your mind—you’re a natural leader who does not appreciate being controlled. You protect the people you care about with the fierceness of a mama bear. Vulnerability? That’s another story. Learning to back down, and tone-it-down can be your greatest strength.

Fear:  Being harmed or controlled.

Desire:  To protect themselves and others, while maintaining independence.

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Type 9:  The Peacemaker – 

“It’s All Good”

You’re easygoing, supportive, and can mediate a conflict like a Zen master. You crave harmony and will avoid drama at all costs. The challenge? Not losing yourself in trying to keep the peace. 

Your voice matters, too!

Fear:  Loss, separation, and disconnection.

Desire:  To feel at peace with themselves, and the world.

So, which one feels like home? No matter your type, remember: you are more than a number. The Enneagram is just a guide—a way to understand yourself and others with a little more kindness, humor, and self-awareness.

Now, go embrace your wonderfully unique (and sometimes messy) self! 

The Enneagram is a personality system that helps people understand themselves and others on a deeper level. (Enneagram means 9 styles.) It’s based on nine different personality types, each with its own core motivations, fears, and ways of seeing the world. Think of it like nine different lenses people use to experience life—some focus on security, others on success, others on connection, and so on. Unlike some personality tests that just tell you "who you are," the Enneagram also explores why you do what you do, helping you recognize patterns in your thoughts and behaviors. 

We have all the 9 types in us, but lean into the one closest to our personality. Each type has its strengths and struggles, and none are better or worse than the others. The goal isn’t to put yourself in a box, but to understand the box you’re already in, so you can grow out of it. For example, some types are more driven by logic, while others lead with emotion or intuition. Some are natural leaders, while others thrive in supportive roles. The beauty of the Enneagram is that it also acknowledges how we behave under stress, and when we’re at our best, so it’s more dynamic than just saying, "You’re this type, and that’s that." The human personality is always in motion, adapting to different situations. The great variety of people and personalities are what makes this life so interesting.

At its core, the Enneagram is a tool for self-awareness, growth, and better relationships. Good relationships happen only when you understand yourself and those close to you. It helps you understand why you react a certain way in different situations, and how to break out of unhealthy patterns. It also makes it easier to get along with others, once you realize that people see the world in different ways. The Enneagram teaches us to be patient and compassionate. Whether you use it for personal insight, relationships, or work, the Enneagram offers a profound and  powerful way to navigate life with more wisdom, intention, and joy.

Wisdom and insight result when you get to know yourself better, along with those around you. The world and its peer pressure can confuse us by asking us to go along with their agenda. When you know who you are, and live an upright life, it will be much easier to make good decisions.

Wisdom and intelligence of the mind, heart, and body form an integrated person. Those 3 Centers of intelligence make up a complete human. Using only one of these centers limits personal growth and maturity. The world's problems stem from people who only operate out of one center. For example; fighting and war results from anger and ego with each side feeling justified in harming the other, and believing they are in the right. All they know is anger, while the heart, and mind are not really engaging.  The same problems arise when a person is dominated by their fearful thoughts (Mind) and has distorted thinking, out of balance because of not using their heart, emotions, and instincts. Or what if a heart centered person absorbs all the heartache in the world, and suffers from depression or even contemplates suicide?

We can worry too much, feel too much, and react improperly. We can also not think,  choose to feel little, deciding not to engage with life. We function best when we calm our primary center down and engage more with the under-centers of intelligence.

When we use and understand our centers of intelligence, we not only get more out of life, but we are happier and get along with others. An integrated body and mind is a joy to live in.