Discover your true potential with the Enneagram
What is the Enneagram?
The Enneagram is a profound and dynamic personality system that offers deep insights into our core motivations, fears, and desires. Rooted in ancient wisdom and enriched by modern psychology, it provides a transformative framework for personal growth, conscious leadership, and spiritual awakening.
Using a Deeper Approach
The Chestnut Paes Enneagram approach we use is nuanced and may present some differences from what you may already understand about the 9 Enneagram types. We believe this nuanced approach is powerful! This method emphasizes a more compassionate and practical application, tailored to foster deeper self-awareness and personal transformation.
The Enneagram Types
Enneagram Type 1 - The Reformer
Driven by a strong sense of right and wrong, Reformers strive for perfection and integrity. They are principled, purposeful, and self-controlled, often acting as advocates for change and improvement.
Enneagram Type 2 - The Helper
Helpers are empathetic, sincere, and altruistic, always looking to support and uplift others. They find their worth in being needed and appreciated, often putting others' needs before their own.
Enneagram Type 3 - The Achiever
Achievers are success-oriented, adaptable, and driven by a desire to excel and be admired. They are goal-focused, pragmatic, and often seen as the epitome of success and efficiency.
Enneagram Type 4 - The Individualist
Individualists are sensitive, introspective, and expressive, seeking authenticity and emotional depth. They attune to their inner world and often express themselves through creativity and unique personal style.
Enneagram Type 5 - The Investigator
Investigators are perceptive, innovative, and independent, with a thirst for knowledge and understanding. They are often seen as observers, valuing privacy and intellectual depth over social interaction.
Enneagram Type 6 - The loyalist
Loyalists are committed, security-oriented, and responsible, often seeking support and guidance from trusted figures. They value loyalty and consistency, and are skilled at anticipating potential problems and challenges.
Enneagram Type 7 - The Enthusiast
Enthusiasts are spontaneous, versatile, and optimistic, constantly seeking new experiences and adventures. They are fun-loving and resilient, often avoiding pain and discomfort by staying busy and upbeat.
Enneagram Type 8 - The Challenger
Challengers are self-confident, assertive, and protective, driven by a desire to control their environment and protect the vulnerable. They are natural leaders who value strength, independence, and directness.
Enneagram Type 9 - The peacemaker
Peacemakers are easygoing, receptive, and harmonious, striving for inner and outer peace. They are
supportive and agreeable, often avoiding conflict and prioritizing the needs of others to maintain harmony.
FAQs
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The Enneagram is a personality system that describes nine distinct types, each with its own core motivations, fears, and desires. By understanding your Enneagram type, you gain insights into your behavior patterns, which can help you grow personally and improve your relationships.
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The Enneagram provides a deep understanding of your strengths, weaknesses, and core motivations. This self-awareness can help you make better decisions, enhance your communication skills, improve your relationships, and achieve greater success in both your personal and professional life.
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You can determine your Enneagram type through self-reflection, reading descriptions of the nine types, or taking an Enneagram assessment. Working with a certified Enneagram coach can also provide valuable insights and help you accurately identify your type.
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Your core Enneagram type remains the same throughout your life. However, as you grow and develop, you may exhibit traits from other types, especially from your Wings (the types adjacent to your core type) or Arrows (the types you move towards in stress and growth).
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Wings are the two types adjacent to your core Enneagram type, which can influence your behavior and personality. Arrows represent the directions you move towards under stress (disintegration) or in growth (integration). Understanding your Wings and Arrows can provide deeper insights into your personality and development.
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The three instincts are Self-Preservation, Social, and One-to-One (Sexual). These instincts represent different areas of focus and survival strategies, influencing how you interact with the world. Understanding your dominant instinct can help you achieve greater balance and personal growth.
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The CP Enneagram approach emphasizes a nuanced and compassionate application of the Enneagram, tailored to foster deeper self-awareness and personal transformation. It may present some differences from other Enneagram teachings, focusing on practical and personalized growth strategies.
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The Enneagram can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth by helping you identify and transcend ego-driven patterns. It encourages self-reflection, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to your true self and higher purpose.