Enneagram Test Results type score summary
Fives are basically on some level estranged from the rest of the world, consequently, their mind is usually their best friend.
They like to analyze things and make sense of them (that is their anchor), this makes them great inventors and philosophers. The immense inner world of fives can cause them to lose touch or interest in reality.
Sevens are optimistic thrill seekers that see life as an adventure.
They are always thinking of new possibilies and adventures. This constant zest for life is often just escapism. Once things lose there fun they are no longer interested, so many projects go unfinished. Essentially, they avoid the difficulties of life because they fear being overwhelmed by them.
Fours are all about being unique and creating their own distinct culture.
They experience the highs and lows of life more intensely than other types. This makes them great creative forces (artists, writers, filmmakers). Fours often feel like misplaced children, and they long for a sense of real family.
Ones are idealistic perfectionists.
They are rooted in morals and ethics. They live with an overbearing internal critic that never rests. They can be very judgemental and don't understand how most people can be such slackers. Other people don't understand why they are so uptight.
Threes derive self worth from success in the external world.
They are highly skilled at adapting themselves in whatever way necessary to achieve success.
This external success driven image often comes at a price of having a personal identity and they may lose site of who they really are.
Twos are defined by their empathy of other people.
They are uniquely gifted at tuning in on the feelings of others. This makes them great networkers. They feed on their connection to others, love of friends and family. However being too caught up with other people can drain them, and cause them to lose track of their own personal well being.
Sixes are defined by anxiety.
They are gifted in their ability to see the dark and light sides of life (and of people and situations around them). This insight into possible outcomes makes them useful planners. However since they are never sure what will prevail they are always on edge and cling to predictable structures/systems for peace of mind.
Eights are natural leaders.
They are straight forward, direct, large personalities, that are unlikely to back down to adversity. They have a talent for motivating others. They have a strong sense of justice and are often protectors of the weak. However, they also have short fuses and can become domineering tyrants.
Nines are open minded optimists.
They are able to see everyones point of view, and have a natural desire for making peace. Consequently, they are effective mediators. They often live by the 'go along to get along' creed. However their openess to other people can cause them to lose site of themselves and their own happiness. Traditionally, the personality type you score highest on is considered your Enneagram type, so you are a:
(In truth, you are a combination of all the personality types so examine all your scores.)
And there is a difference between WHO you are and HOW you behave, especially if you behaviour has been modified by NINE years of boarding prep and public school, a virtually all male university college (Balliol College, Oxford in the 1980s).
And Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that I have used to undo and reknit who I am and want to be.
What can you share?
I come from a family where the person who goes to work is not the person at home, where lives are distinct.
Or were meant to be.