Enneagram Types Under Stress 1.com

Enneagram Types Under Stress

Type 1 Under Stress

When 1s are stressed, they first dip into their unhealthy traits as a 1 (critical, judgmental, perfectionistic). However, after that level, if they are still stressed or the stress increases they will move towards type 4 and pick up the average to unhealthy traits of 4. Average to unhealthy traits of 4 include: moodiness, irritability, melancholy, envy, withdrawing, and escaping into daydreams.

Type 1s can use their stress number in healthy ways by making use of the healthier traits of 4. This can mean being creative and making use of art, authentic with your feelings (no suppressing them because they seem "bad"), being introspective so you can figure out what exactly you are feeling.

Quick tips for 1s in stress: Get in touch with your feelings through listening to music or creating art. Take a walk in nature. Journal to get all your thoughts and feelings out of your head.

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Type 2 Under Stress

When 2s are stressed, they first dip into their unhealthy traits as a 2 (prideful, manipulative, martyrish). However, after that level, if they are still stressed or the stress increases they will move towards type 8 and pick up the average to unhealthy traits of 8. Average to unhealthy traits of 8 include: being aggressive, demanding, argumentative, controlling, and blunt. Type 2s can use their stress number in healthy ways by making use of the healthier traits of 8.

This can mean being more direct with their needs (no being the martyr), being decisive on what they need, protective of what is important and needed for them.

Quick tips for 2s in stress: Be direct and ask for some self-care time just for you. Do something alone just for yourself. Do some kick boxing (or other physical activity) to get some of the pent up aggression out.

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Type 3 Under Stress

When 3s are stressed, they first dip into their unhealthy traits as a 3 (vain, inauthentic, validation needy). However, after that level, if they are still stressed or the stress increases they will move towards type 9 and pick up the average to unhealthy traits of 9. Average to unhealthy traits of 9 include: being complacent, apathetic, self-doubting, disengaged, and retreating. Type 3s can use their stress number in healthy ways by making use of the healthier traits of 9.

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