What are you paying attention to? Did you know that our personality creates a filter on reality that has you paying closer attention to some inputs and completely ignoring others?⁣ Each of the 9 Types has a way of organizing life around core ideas about self and life that feels necessary, right, and real. What you organize your life around is related to where you naturally put your attention. ⁣

The thing about our strengths is that too much of a good thing can become a problem. When I’m teaching about the Enneagram types, I like to talk about the superpowers of each type. We are all naturally good at certain things because of the way we see the world and what we value the most. And that same superpower can become an Achilles heel if we aren’t paying attention. Let’s explore how this looks a little different for each of the types…

I know you want to find your Enneagram type, like right now. And I don’t blame you! But as you may have found out - the Enneagram system is more nuanced and complex than other personality systems. A lot of people have trouble identifying their type, so you are not alone! There are a handful of options people use to find their type, including…

We all have emotional patterns that become well-worn ruts in our being. A feeling that dominates our heart when we are operating on automatic. It was a pattern that helped you when you were younger - maybe it motivated you to reach for more or kept you out of trouble. But over time, it becomes so comfortable that you stopped trying other ways of being and forget that another choice is even available to use…

In a world of cheap advice and a ton of things we SHOULD be doing, it can be easy to get swept up in good intentions this time of year and try to do ALL. THE. THINGS. But that is a cultural trap that will leave you exhausted and in the same place you started. My hope and dream for you this year is that you get closer to the desire of your heart and can relax into who you are…

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 7s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 6s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 5s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 4s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 3s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 2s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 1s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is part of a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 9s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

This post is the first in a series to help you experience the Enneagram types. For years, I've been collecting stories of people to help illustrate how it feels to be an Enneagram type. Here, I’ve included some of my favorite podcasts or videos so you can hear 8s talk about their type and their life experiences in their own words.

I like how Brene described the experience of working with the Enneagram in 4 stages…