Personal Growth Coaching: Improving your Self-Esteem by learning more about your Enneagram type
Self-esteem and confidence are important traits that can greatly impact a person's overall well-being and success in life. One way to improve these traits is by learning more about one's Enneagram type.
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that categorizes individuals into one of nine different types based on their core motivations, fears, and desires. By understanding your Enneagram type, you can gain insight into the patterns of thought and behavior that may be holding you back from feeling confident and self-assured.
For example, if you are an Enneagram type 3, also known as the "Achiever," you may have a strong desire to be successful and accomplished. However, this drive for success can sometimes lead to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt if you don't meet your own high standards. By understanding this pattern, you can take steps to address it and build your confidence.
Similarly, if you are an Enneagram type 6, also known as the "Loyalist," you may struggle with self-esteem due to a fear of abandonment or rejection. By identifying this fear and understanding how it shapes your behavior, you can work to overcome it and build greater self-assurance.
A lack of self-esteem and confidence can also manifest in a lack of assertiveness and difficulty in decision-making. For example, if you are an Enneagram type 9, also known as the "Peacemaker," you may struggle with standing up for yourself and may avoid conflict at all costs. Understanding this pattern can help you to learn how to communicate your needs and boundaries more effectively, and you may find that you are able to make more confident and decisive choices as a result.
There are many resources available to help you learn more about your Enneagram type and how it may be affecting your self-esteem and confidence. You can take a test or work with a certified enneagram coach like me to gain a deeper understanding of your type and develop strategies for building your self-esteem.
Overall, understanding your Enneagram type can be a valuable tool in the journey to improving self-esteem and confidence. By gaining insight into your unique patterns of thought and behavior, you can take steps to address any areas that may be holding you back, and build a more self-assured and confident you. Remember that self-esteem and confidence are built over time and with consistent effort, and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but by understanding your enneagram type you can have a better understanding of yourself and how you can improve. I’d love to support you in this journey with an Elite Life Transformational Experience- click here to learn more
Describing what a person with low self esteem and low self confidence would look like for each enneagram type:
Type 1 - The Perfectionist
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may have a hard time acknowledging their own mistakes or imperfections and may be overly critical of themselves. They may also have difficulty accepting praise or positive feedback from others.
Type 2 - The Helper
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feeling worthy of love and attention and may overcompensate by constantly giving to others. They may also have a hard time setting boundaries and may be taken advantage of by others.
Type 3 - The Achiever
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may have a hard time acknowledging their own accomplishments and may have a constant need to prove themselves to others. They may also struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt if they don't meet their own high standards.
Type 4 - The Individualist
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of inadequacy and may compare themselves unfavorably to others. They may also have difficulty accepting their own uniqueness and may feel like they don't fit in.
Type 5 - The Investigator
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of inadequacy and may constantly doubt their own abilities and knowledge. They may also have a hard time expressing themselves and may be reluctant to share their ideas with others.
Type 6 - The Loyalist
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of insecurity and may have a constant fear of abandonment or rejection. They may also have a hard time making decisions and may rely heavily on the opinions and guidance of others.
Type 7 - The Enthusiast
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of emptiness and may constantly seek external validation and stimulation to feel good about themselves. They may also have a hard time dealing with negative emotions and may avoid them at all costs.
Type 8 - The Challenger
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of vulnerability and may have a hard time trusting others. They may also have a hard time expressing their own needs and may put on a tough exterior to hide their insecurities.
Type 9 - The Peacemaker
A person with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may struggle with feelings of inadequacy and may avoid standing up for themselves and may avoid conflict at all costs. They may also have a hard time making decisions and may rely on the opinions of others.
