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Myers-Briggs Type Functions

 Extravert (E) vs. Introvert (I)

How you recharge your energy

Extravert (E)	Introvert (I)
Recharge with others	Recharge alone
Build energy	Conserve energy
Sociable	Solitary
Interactive	Contemplative
Gregarious	Reflective
Lively	Calm
Public	Private
Talk	Listen
Speak, then think	Think, then speak
Lead	Follow
Initiate	Continue
Active	Passive

Sensor (S) vs. Intuitive (N)           

How you take in and process information

Sensor (S)	Intuitive (N)
Details	Generalities
Concrete	Theoretical/abstract
Practical	Imaginative
Literal	Metaphorical
“Trees” view	“Forest” view
Micro perspective	Macro perspective
Present-oriented	Future-oriented
Reality	Fantasy
Sensation	Imagination
Down-to-earth	Head-in-the-clouds
Traditional	Unconventional
Process info through five senses	Process info with sixth sense

Thinker (T) vs. Feeler (F)           

How you make decisions

Thinker (T)	Feeler (F)
Objective	Subjective
Head	Heart
Mental	Emotional
Just/fair	Merciful
Clarity	Harmony
Exact	Fluctuating
Detached	Involved

Judger (J) vs. Perceiver (P)

How you organize your life

Judger (J)	Perceiver (P)
Closed	Open
Resolved	Pending
Fixed	Flexible
Structure	Flow
Definite	Tentative
Scheduled	Spontaneous
Organization	Information
Decision	Exploration

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Four Temperaments

Sixteen Myers-Briggs Types

Enneagram Types

Type	Title	Triad	Purpose	Traits	Lesson that must be learned
1	The Perfectionist	Gut	Truth	Healthy: Conscientious, strong morals and ethics, rational, reasonable, self-disciplined, moderate, just, fair, extremely principled, impartial, objective, virtuous, reliable, wise, honest Average: Reformer, crusader, critical, high-minded idealist, orderly, neat, methodical, organized, logical, detailed, rigid, impersonal, no-nonsense, puritanical, compulsive, fastidious, meticulous, punctual, “black and white” thinking, opinionated about everything, judgmental, impatient, fault-finding, perfectionistic, workaholic, nitpicker, serious Unhealthy: Self-righteous, intolerant, dogmatic, inflexible, close-minded, extremely judgmental, obsessive-compulsive	Unconditional acceptance, going with the flow
2	The Helper	Heart	Unconditional love and service	Healthy: Empathetic, caring, compassionate, concerned for others, sincere, warm, appreciative, encouraging, generous, helpful, loving, thoughtful, saintly, humble, tuned in to how people feel Average: Need to be needed, intrusive, meddlesome, interfering with others “to help”, want others to depend on them, overbearing, martyr Unhealthy: Resentful of others, complaining, manipulative, “poor me” victim, possessive, hysterical	Unconditional/unselfish love, pride, action without expectation of reward
3	The Achiever	Heart	Hope, ambition	Healthy: Genuine, self-assured, confident, energetic, attractive, charming, popular, optimistic, good communicator, motivator, promoter Average: Competitive, social climber, goal-oriented, career-focused, wants to be “a winner”, chameleon, calculating Unhealthy: Exploitative, opportunistic, sleazy, immoral, untrustworthy, deceptive, fake, narcissistic, pretentious, vain, superficial, overly competitive	Authenticity
4	The Individualist	Heart	Self-actualization, understanding of humanity	Healthy: Sensitive, intuitive, introspective, self-aware, expressive, self-revealing, authentic, enjoys full range of emotions, creative, inspired, self-renewing, refined, inspires transformation, original, unique Average: Heightened imagination and fantasy life, emotionally overwhelmed, withdrawn, self-conscious, shy, hypersensitive (takes things personally, easily hurt), emotionally vulnerable, self-doubting, self-absorbed, moody, “outsider” Unhealthy: Depressed, ashamed, inhibited, emotionally “frozen”, fatalistic, self-destructive, emotional breakdown	Self-acceptance
5	The Thinker	Head	Explanation of life, understanding of universe	Healthy: Perceptive, wise, insightful, visionary, open-minded, brilliant, genius, intelligent, expert, innovative, inventive, original thinker Average: Analytical, objective, detached, observer, immersed in data and details, intellectualizer, reductionistic Unhealthy: Reclusive, isolated, eccentric, suspicious, obsessed, paranoid, intellectually arrogant, stingy, distant	Activating intelligence, connection with others
6	The Realist	Head	Security, order	Healthy: Loyal, likeable, caring, practical, helpful, responsible, friendly, committed to “tribe”/family, cooperative, reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, dependable, independent andinterdependent Average: Hypervigilant, worrier, edgy/testy, anxious, distrustful of others, seeks approval/assistance of an authority figure, suspicious, traditionalist, “team player”, dutiful, obedient Unhealthy: Insecure, cowardly, worthless, incompetent, overreacts to everything, exaggerates problems, anxious, controlling, judgmental, defensive, rigid, feels persecuted and attacked by others, self-defeating, self-punishing, masochistic, belligerent, mean-spirited, rebellious/ aggressive	Independence, self-trust
7	The Adventurer	Head	Joy for life	Healthy: Fun-loving, spontaneous, enthusiastic, quick, curious, excitable, vivacious, stimulating, resilient, lively, multitalented generalist, “Renaissance person”, versatile, awed with life, joyful, ecstatic Average: Unfocused, undisciplined, restless, materialistic, connoisseur, trendsetter, sensation seeker, hyperactive, superficial, dabbler, outrageous, outspoken, loud, brash, uninhibited, extravagant, escapist, impulsive Unhealthy: Manic, addictive tendencies, erratic, out of control, volatile mood swings, compulsive/manic actions, panic attacks, self-centered, selfish, demanding, impatient, unsatisfied, insensitive to others, excessive	Moderation
8	The Leader	Gut	Leadership	Healthy: Assertive, confident, strong, “can-do” attitude, inner drive, ambitious, natural leader, decisive, authoritative, commanding, provider, sponsor, promoter, masterful, courageous, protective, enterprising, entrepreneur Average: Direct, skeptical, self-sufficient, forceful, empire builder, power broker, proud Unhealthy: Controlling, insensitive, domineering, self-centered, aggressive, rebellious, egocentric, arrogant, confrontational, belligerent, bullying, defiant, adversarial, threatening, oppressive, ruthless, violent, immoral, hardhearted, dictatorial, tyrannical, delusional ideas of grandeur/omnipotence/ invincibility, reckless, vengeful, brutal	Surrender
9	The Mediator	Gut	Acceptance	Healthy: Receptive, open, serene, emotionally stable, accepting, trusting, easygoing, patient, gentle, unpretentious, innocent, simplistic, nice, optimistic, reassuring, kind, supportive, calming, peaceful, mediator, comforter, content, pleasant, generous, diplomatic, open-minded, empathic Average: Accommodating, submissive, conciliatory, living through others, complacent, passive, ignoring/avoiding problems, emotionally indolent, procrastination, oblivious to reality, unfocused, spacey, inattentive, idealized thinking, “peace at any price”, resigned Unhealthy: Repressed, helpless, dependent on others, apathetic, passive-aggressive, judgmental, stubborn/obstinate, neglectful, irresponsible, forgetful, dissociative, disoriented, immobilized, emotional breakdown, personality fragmentation	Assertiveness

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Enneagram Types Gifts and Challenges

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