TAKING THE ENNEAGRAM TEST
The Enneagram is a personality system that is based on nine different core motivations, fears and strategies we’ve developed to relate to the world. Rather than a set of traits or behaviors with a fixed result, like many other personality tests, the Enneagram focuses on internal drivers behind the external expressions. The goal is about awareness and growth rather than simply identifying fixed patterns. There are many layers to it, but if you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’re new and keep it simple.
A first step of your Enneagram journey begins with exploring and discovering your type. There are many typing traditions and philosophies, but I think taking an online test a great start, followed by a bit of research and self reflection around the top three results (types) the test shows.
Selecting an Enneagram Test to Take
There are many out there - and you’re welcome to google - but here are my current favorites:
Free test: Empathy Architects
Small fee, but my go-to for clients: Wepss
Test if you’re ready to get into the layers: Tritype Test
Test-Taking Tips
Set aside at least 30-40 min
Answer the questions based on what’s been true about you for most of your life
Go with your gut; avoid overthinking
Don't worry if questions seem repetitive
Assessing the Results
Please don’t take the results as the final answer. I encourage you to read about the top three results and contemplate which type’s motivations, fears and patterns are most consistently similar to yours (when you’re in auto-pilot, not necessarily fresh out of a therapy marathon). The answer may feel totally obvious or it may be really confusing because you relate to many types (this is especially true for types 6 and 9). It may help to pick a type and notice how you do/don’t relate to it through an entire day.
If you’re confused or need help really landing on your Enneagram, you can book a typing session with Anne.