Your Enneagram type
Type 1 The Reformer
You see how things could be better, and you quietly hold yourself to it.
- Principled
- Reliable
- Thorough
- Deep down you want
- To be good, fair and to do things right
- What you try to avoid
- Being wrong, careless or letting things slide
You carry a clear inner sense of right and wrong, and you notice what could be improved almost everywhere you look. You keep your promises, you take responsibility, and people trust you because you mean what you say. The same high standards can turn into a loud inner critic, though, and you may feel annoyed when others do not seem to care as much. At your best you are principled, patient and wise, and you know that good enough is sometimes exactly right.
Your strengths
- Doing things properly, even when nobody is checking
- Standing up for what is fair
- Turning messy situations into clear, workable plans
Tips for growth
- Notice your inner critic and answer it the way a kind friend would.
- Choose one thing a week to leave unfinished on purpose, and see that the world does not fall apart.
- Make room for play. Rest and fun are part of doing life well, not a reward for finishing everything.
In growth you loosen up and find more joy, spontaneity and lightness.