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The Individualist types are self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest, creative, and personal, but can also be moody and self-conscious.
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There are nine Enneagram types: The Reformer, The Helper, The Achiever, The Individualist, The Investigator, The Loyalist, The Enthusiast, The Challenger, and The Peacemaker.
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The Enneagram is an emotionally focused system of understanding people — honing in on one's core emotional motivations and fears.
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The Helper types are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering, and people-pleasing.
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The Peacemaker types are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace.
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The Loyalist - the committed, security-oriented type. They are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent ""troubleshooters,"" foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it.
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The Investigator types are alert, insightful, and curious. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs.
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The Reformer types are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic.
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The Achiever types are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement.
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The Challenger types are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. Eights feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating.
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The Enneagram Institute, created in 1997 by the late Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson, was formed to further research and develop the Enneagram, one of the most powerful and insightful tools for understanding ourselves and others.
