07/09/2023
What is a Triad? A new little mini-series to get you in a decorating mood ✨
First things first - it's important to remember that a typing system like the Enneagram is used as a starting point for self-awareness and personal growth, and individuals may exhibit varying degrees of their own type, healthy and unhealthy.
The Enneagram triads are groupings of three Enneagram personality types that share common characteristics and tendencies related to how they perceive and respond based on their emotions, instincts, and thoughts. These triads are a huge aspect of the Enneagram system and help understand the core motivations and behaviors of each type.
🤎Heart Triad (The Feeling Center):
Types 2, 3, and 4 belong to the Heart triad.
These types are influenced by their emotions and how they connect to others. - They often find hurdles with issues related to self-esteem, approval, and identity.
- Common themes include the desire for love and validation, a focus on self-image, and a tendency to experience emotional highs and lows.
🎂Gut Triad (The Body Center):
- Types 8, 9, and 1 are part of the Gut triad.
- These types are characterized by their instinctual or gut-based reactions, such as anger, fear, and control. They often respond to stress or discomfort with their gut.
- Common themes include a desire for control, security, and a focus on what's right or justice.
🧠Head Triad (The Thinking Center):
- Types 5, 6, and 7 make up the Head triad.
- These types process info and make decisions primarily through thought and mental analysis. These types understand Anxiety and fear very well.
- Common themes include a pursuit of knowledge and understanding, a focus on security and predictability, and a desire for novelty and new experiences.
See you soon for our first post. Interested to see which type you are? Check out our "Find your type" Story Highlight!