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“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.”

-Dr. Viktor Frankl (father of logotherapy)

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Principles. Responsibility. Perfection.

Enneagram 1s are the most principle-driven and value-based type. They are detail-oriented, diligent in their efforts, and committed to excellence in their work. They revere integrity and strive to be responsible citizens and good human beings.

In Response: Ones have a strong moral compass, embodying responsibility and goodness in their quest to perfect a broken world.

In Reaction: Ones can lose themselves under the weight of judgment, criticism and pressure, losing the joy of life and pushing others away.

Relationships. Compassion. Connection.

Enneagram Type 2's are the most relationship oriented, driven by their need to love, nurture, and provide for others. They prioritize people and invest in them with unparalleled attention and effort, demonstrating compassion, generosity, and self-sacrifice like no other type.

In Response: Twos have a natural ability to connect with others, create loving relationships and make others feel supported and seen.

In Reaction: Twos can lose themselves in their quest to be needed and loved, stuck in their fear of abandonment, forgotten and alone.

Efficiency. Accomplishment. Success.

Enneagram 3s are the most driven, achievement-focused, and outwardly successful of all the types. They value efficiency and results, are goal-oriented, and achieve what they set out to do. Threes are highly aware of looking good while doing it and are simply winners.

In Response: Threes are the winners, here to achieve great things and inspire others, usually looking good while crossing the finish line.

In Reaction: Threes can lose themselves in the quest to win, becoming overly competitive or image conscious, winning the battle but losing the war

Feeling. Expression. Authenticity.

Enneagram 4s are the most emotionally sophisticated and creative of all types. They are expressive and unafraid of the darker aspects of life. They need to be authentic and unique, primarily through self-expression, sharing feelings, and living a meaningful life.

In Response: Fours are the most creative, intuitive and expressive of any type, here to live with authenticity, meaning and purpose.

In Reaction: Fours can lose themselves in their quest to be special, original or understood, wallowing in suffering and feeling misunderstood.

Thinking. Understanding. Conservation.

In Response: Fives are the most insightful and analytical type, able to solve problems, navigate turmoil and enlighten others on the way.

In Response: Fives are the most insightful and analytical type, able to solve problems, navigate turmoil and enlighten others on the way. In Reaction: Fives can lose themselves in thought, neglect relationships, withhold their resources or retreat into ideas, isolation and loneliness.

In Reaction: Fives can lose themselves in thought, neglect relationships, withhold their resources or retreat into ideas, isolation and loneliness.

Duty. Belonging. Safety.

Enneagram 6s are the most prepared, devoted, and loyal of all types. This stems from their deep need to belong, stay safe, and provide security for themselves and those around them. They are dutiful, other-oriented, and are simply here to serve, committed to others, community, and their cause. There are two distinct subtypes: Phobic 6s, who embrace their anxiety and fear as a way to navigate the world; and counter-phobic 6s, who try to hide their fears from others, even themselves, coming across as bold, brave, and fearless.

In Response: Sixes are the warmest, most loyal and dutiful type, here to give, protect and serve their family, friends, community, country and cause.

In Reaction: Sixes can be overcome by anxiety, doubts and fears, stuck in analysis paralysis, hiding behind phobias or going on the attack.

Freedom. Optimism. Joy.

Enneagram 7s are the most enthusiastic and optimistic type, wanting to live their life to the max, wanting to experience everything and bring joy, hope, and adventure to the world. They value their freedom, defy limits, and have fun along the way. Sevens are visionaries moving into the unknown with an unparalleled energy to pursue their dreams.

In Response: Sevens are the most optimistic, enthusiastic and joyful type, seeing what’s possible and energetically moving into the future.

In Reaction: Sevens can may avoid negativity or difficulties, escaping to future plans and neglecting their responsibilities or relationships in the present.

Control. Strength. Justice.

In Response: Eights are the most intense, energetic and impactful type, here to speak truth to power, defend the weak and fight for what they believe in.

Enneagram 8s are the most intense and powerful of all types. They are cause-driven, seek justice, and live to protect the most vulnerable among us or fight the good fight. Eights tend to be dominant, certain, and forceful in the way they move through the world.

In Reaction: Eights fear being controlled, out of control, or being vulnerable, reacting in anger, hurting others, or forcing their way through life.

Harmony. Comfort. Kindness.

Enneagram 9s are the most peaceful and harmonious of all the types. Their presence is calming and reassuring to others. They are natural diplomats and bridge-builders, uniting people and defusing tense situations. They are highly attuned to their environment, understanding where to go and how to move to avoid conflict.

In Reaction: Nines fear conflict or confrontation, avoiding it by hiding, avoiding difficult people or situations, and losing themselves in the process.

In Response: Nines are the most peaceful, easy-going and gentle type, radiating harmony, comfort and kindness in all aspects of their life.