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The enneagram can help us identify what causes stress in our lives. Find out what stresses you out based on your enneagram type.
We all get stressed. However, what causes us stress varies from person to person (and from enneagram type to enneagram type).
It’s important to identify what triggers our stress response, as it can help us become more self-aware and better equipped to manage our stress levels.
Once you are aware of what stresses you out based on your enneagram type, be sure to head over to my post on self-care for enneagram types as that can help you avoid and manage stress.
What Stresses You Out Based On Your Enneagram Type
Type 1 Stressors
1s tend to get stressed when things don’t go according to plan, when rules are not followed, or when they feel like they’re not living up to their own expectations. Ones have a strong inner critic that constantly tells them they could be doing better, which can lead to feelings of anxiety and self-doubt.
Learn about Type 1 in Stress
Type 2 Stressors
2s tend to get stressed when they feel unappreciated, when their efforts to help others are not acknowledged, or when they are not able to meet the needs of others. Twos have a strong desire to be needed and loved, and when they feel like they’re not fulfilling that role, it can lead to feelings of resentment and burnout.
Learn about Type 2 in Stress
Type 3 Stressors
3s tend to get stressed when they feel like they’re not accomplishing enough, when they’re not being recognized for their achievements, or when they’re not living up to their own expectations. Threes have a strong desire to succeed and be admired, and when they feel like they’re falling short, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety.
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Type 4 Stressors
4s tend to get stressed when they feel misunderstood, when they’re not able to express their emotions, or when they feel like they don’t fit in. Fours have a strong desire to be unique and special, and when they feel like they’re not living up to that ideal, it can lead to feelings of sadness and isolation.
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Type 5 Stressors
5s tend to get stressed when they feel overwhelmed by too much stimulation, when they’re not able to retreat into their own world, or when they feel like they’re being forced to engage in small talk or meaningless interactions. Fives have a strong need for privacy and autonomy, and when they feel like those needs are not being met, it can lead to feelings of frustration and anxiety.
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Type 6 Stressors
6s tend to get stressed when they feel like they’re not able to rely on the people or systems they’ve put their trust in, when they’re faced with uncertainty or change, or when they feel like they’re being forced to make a decision without enough information. Sixes have a strong need for security and support, and when they feel like those needs are not being met, it can lead to feelings of fear and anxiety.
Learn about Type 6 in Stress
Type 7 Stressors
7s tend to get stressed when they feel like they’re missing out on something, when they’re faced with boredom or routine, or when they’re not able to escape from their problems. Sevens have a strong desire for excitement and variety, and when they feel like those needs are not being met, it can lead to feelings of restlessness and anxiety.
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Type 8 Stressors
8s tend to get stressed when they feel like they’re not in control, when they’re not able to assert their power or authority, or when they’re not able to protect the people they care about. Eights have a strong need for control and independence, and when they feel like those needs are being threatened, it can lead to feelings of anger and frustration.
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Type 9 Stressors
9s tend to get stressed when they feel like they’re being pulled in multiple directions, when they’re faced with conflict or tension, or when they feel like their own needs are being neglected. Nines have a strong desire for peace and harmony, and when they feel like those needs are not being met, it can lead to feelings of anxiety and anger.
Learn about Type 9 in Stress
