Arrows of Stress and Security
One of the most powerful tools in the enneagram is understanding your type’s “arrows”
Understanding your arrows of stress can give you the power to stop your stress responses sooner.
First you dip into the unhealthy traits of your type
Then you move into the unhealthy traits of another type.
Recognize when you begin to enter into this state of stress.
Rate your stress and where you are at.
Check in with all your centers of intelligence (mind, body, heart) and see if one is overcompensating.
Use the arrow of security to help ground you and move you away from your unwanted stress behaviors.