Nine perspectives. Select a number to explore.
Get to know the pattern
Type 7 describes a pattern of seeking possibilities and keeping life open to rewarding experiences. Looking ahead can create energy and hope. Sometimes it can also become a way to move away from an uncomfortable feeling or an unfinished commitment.
Possible strengths
You may generate alternatives, bring enthusiasm and help others see possibilities they had missed.
Possible challenges
Keeping every option open can make it difficult to finish a task or stay with a difficult conversation.
A question for reflection
What would you gain by staying with one worthwhile commitment a little longer?
Think of a specific situation from the past week. What could you have done a little differently?
One of nine ways of meeting the world. See what feels familiar and explore the nuances in your profile.
Take the Enneagram testThe nine Enneagram types
The Enneagram describes nine patterns of motivation and behavior. Explore the types as prompts for reflection. Scientific support for the classification is limited.
- Type 1 · The ReformerStandards, responsibility and improvement
- Type 2 · The HelperCare, connection and being needed
- Type 3 · The AchieverGoals, achievement and recognition
- Type 4 · The IndividualistIdentity, emotional depth and authenticity
- Type 5 · The InvestigatorUnderstanding, independence and space
- Type 6 · The LoyalistTrust, preparation and security
- Type 7 · The EnthusiastPossibilities, variety and freedom
- Type 8 · The ChallengerAutonomy, directness and influence
- Type 9 · The PeacemakerHarmony, steadiness and common ground
About the test and your result
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