The Types in the Wild: Real Situations, Real Behaviors
Theory is useless without application. You can memorize all nine types, but can you spot them at a party? In a meeting? During a crisis? On a first date?
These guides show you exactly how each type behaves in specific, real-world situations. No abstract theory — just concrete patterns you'll recognize immediately. Learn to read people like a book in any scenario.
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Enneagram and ADHD: Which Types Struggle Most (And Why)
Do you have ADHD or is it just your personality? Discover how ADHD affects each Enneagram type differently, plus type-specific coping strategies that actually work.
How Each Enneagram Type Manipulates (And How to Spot It)
Everyone manipulates sometimes. Your Enneagram type has a specific playbook. Learn to recognize manipulation—in others and in yourself—and what to do about it.
How Each Enneagram Type Self-Sabotages Success (And How to Stop)
You're smart. You work hard. So why do you keep hitting the same walls? Discover your Enneagram type's specific self-sabotage pattern and how to break it.
Why You Can't Stop Overthinking (Your Enneagram Type Explains It)
It's 3 AM and your brain won't stop. Generic advice doesn't work because different types overthink differently. Discover your specific thought loop and how to interrupt it.
Red Flags You Are Dating Each Enneagram Type (And What to Do)
Is your partner's behavior a red flag or just their personality? Discover the warning signs for each Enneagram type, why they happen, and what to do about them.
Why Your Anxiety Doesn't Match Type 6 (Every Type Has Anxiety)
Think only Type 6s are anxious? Wrong. Every Enneagram type has specific anxiety patterns. Find out why Type 1s panic about mistakes, Type 3s about failure, and why 'just breathe' doesn't work for your type.
Neurodiversity vs. Personality: Stop Looking for Labels, Start Looking Inward
Cut through the TikTok trends and discover why the Enneagram beats diagnostic labels for real self-understanding. No fluff, just truth about personality vs. brain differences.
Personality Maxing: The Complete Guide to Optimizing Who You Are
What is personality maxing? Learn how understanding yourself—your similarities and differences from others—leads to genuine charisma. Discover the framework that connects self-knowledge to social intelligence.
Enneagram First Impression Cheat Sheet: Instant Connection Guide
A printable, bookmarkable quick-reference card deck for making meaningful connections with each Enneagram type. Essential approaches, power questions, and key tips for authentic first impressions.
Read Anyone in 30 Seconds: The Enneagram Body Language Cheat Sheet
Stop guessing what people want. Learn the 9 personality tells that reveal exactly how to connect with anyone instantly—from job interviews to first dates.
Why People Overshare: The Psychology of Shame, Boundaries, and Safe Spaces
When someone overshares, they're processing shame out loud. When you label it 'oversharing,' you're drawing a boundary. Here's what's really happening on both sides.
Astrology Meets Enneagram: Cosmic Personality Insights
Explore the intersection of Astrology and the Enneagram. Discover how these two systems combine to offer unique perspectives on personality and growth.
Red Flags You're Dating a Toxic Version of Each Enneagram Type
That charming quirk is now driving you insane. Here's how to spot when each Enneagram type turns toxic in relationships—and when to walk away before it gets worse.
Enneagram Mental Health Red Flags: Early Warning Signs for All 9 Types
Recognize mental health warning signs by Enneagram type. Learn type-specific red flags, somatic symptoms, and exactly when to seek help for yourself or loved ones.
9 Toxic Personality Traits: The Hidden Dark Side of Each Enneagram Type
Discover the shadow aspects hiding in each personality type, why they emerge, and how to deal with them in yourself and others.
9 Childhood Stereotypes Based on the Enneagram
Rediscovering Your Childhood Through the Enneagram Lens: A Journey Back in Time
Enneagram Party Planner: Customize Your Invites in 9 Ways
Learn the Enneagram dynamics in party planning, craft perfect invites for each personality type, ensuring unforgettable events.
The Enneagram and Mental Illness: Understand Each Type's Predispositions
Explore each Enneagram type's mental health risks and shadow side in this guide on personality predispositions and coping mechanisms.
How Each Enneagram Type Unwinds: Decode Your Perfect Stress-Relief Formula
Stop fake relaxation. Decode your Enneagram type's exact unwinding formula with tactical strategies that actually recharge your specific personality.
How to Compliment Each Enneagram Type (Words That Actually Land)
Generic compliments fall flat. Here's exactly what each Enneagram type secretly wants to hear—the words that make them feel truly seen and appreciated.
How All 9 Enneagram Types Flex: Revealing Each Type's Secret Need for Recognition
Discover the unique ways each Enneagram type shows off their strengths and craves recognition in everyday interactions
How Each Type Falls Apart (Your Stress Breakdown Pattern)
Watch yourself unravel under pressure and don't understand why? That's your type's stress pattern. Learn how each Enneagram type breaks down, what triggers their collapse, and how to stop the spiral.
The Party Test: What Your Social Style Reveals About Your Type
Watch someone for 10 minutes at a party and know their Enneagram type. The kitchen helper, the networker, the corner philosopher—which one are you?
Why They Ghosted You (Based on Their Enneagram Type)
They disappeared without explanation and you need to know why. Each Enneagram type ghosts for specific reasons. Learn what triggered their vanishing act and how your type processes the abandonment.
Become a Human Behavior Expert
Imagine walking into any room and instantly understanding everyone's motivations, fears, and likely behaviors. This isn't mind reading — it's pattern recognition.
Our situational guides train you to spot types in action, predict their responses, and adapt your approach accordingly. Whether you're dating, managing, selling, or just trying to understand people better, these are your field guides to human behavior.
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