Which Word Do You See First?
Here’s something I found interesting. I don’t know if you have seen the graphic to the right that was doing the rounds on Facebook recently. My wife brought it to my… Read more »
Tag Archives: Psychology
Self Harm: A Growing Problem
Yesterday, I watched a thought-provoking item on breakfast television that included the alarming statistic that at present, in the UK, one in twelve children are involved in self harming. It… Read more »
How Can I Help Someone with Low Self Esteem?
Self esteem is the opinion we hold of ourselves. It concerns the type of person we believe ourself to be and our level of competence in a whole multitude of… Read more »
Enneagram Type 9 – Mediator/Peacemaker
This personality type wants to create harmony between themselves and the rest of the world. They will suppress their emotions for fear of rocking the boat. They believe that you shouldn’t make… Read more »
Enneagram Type 8 – The Confronter/Boss
These people thrive on challenges and are prepared to deal with anything that life has to offer. They see themselves as the “knights” of the kingdom - their job is to… Read more »
Enneagram Type 7 – The Dreamer/Epicure
These people believe that the world is full of opportunities and spend all their time and energy searching for solutions to make life easier. They are highly intuitive people with high… Read more »
Enneagram Type 6 - The Trooper/Guardian
The Trooper is also known as the Guardian by some teachers involved in the Enneagram. This personality type is always seeking to avoid danger. Their underlying motivation is a deep… Read more »
Enneagram Type 5 – The Observer
As the name suggests, this personality type watches the world go by from the safety of their ivory tower. They aim to achieve greater clarity and understanding of the world around… Read more »
Enneagram Type 4 - The Tragic Romantic
These people see their lives as a kind of tragedy. They are constantly living in the past and feeling that life has somehow passed them by. They fundamentally feel that something… Read more »
Enneagram Type 3 – The Performer
Performers are free thinkers who tend to harbor a deep-seated fear of failure. They often measure success based upon the respect and approval they receive from others. They are image orientated people… Read more »