27 Personalities

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Articles that take a closer look at the nine types and three centers. Start with a type that feels familiar to you, then move on to the related type descriptions.

Type 3 · Feeling center

[Enneagram Type 3, the Achiever] Patterns of Disintegration Under Stress and Ways to Overcome Them

Type 3's patterns of disintegration in stressful situations Type 3 is described in terms of the motivation to be recognized as a capable, worthwhile person and to accomplish meaningful achievements. They value success and efficiency, and consider recognition from those around them their greatest value. But when problems arise with this way of life...

Type 1 · Instinctive center

[Enneagram Type 1, the Reformer] Personality Differences and Relationship Patterns Across Wings

Type 1's personality differences and relationship patterns across wings: growing through an understanding of inner diversity Type 1 Reformers always strive to make the world a better place by following their own principles. Yet even within Type 1, individual personalities and patterns of behavior vary considerably. These...