Navigating Multiple Enneagram Test Results: Finding Your True Type

Finding your true Enneagram type can be a bit challenging, especially since different tests may yield varying results. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to determine which Enneagram type resonates with you the most.

Review the Descriptions

Start by looking up detailed descriptions of the types you received from the tests. Pay attention to the motivations, fears, and core beliefs of each type. These elements provide a deeper insight into the behavior patterns and mindset associated with each type.

Reflect on Your Behavior

Consider how you typically react in various situations, particularly under stress or when you’re feeling secure. Which type’s behaviors and motivations align with your own? This step involves introspection and self-reflection to understand your own behavior patterns.

Consider Your Core Motivation

The Enneagram is based on core motivations rather than just outward behavior. Try to identify what drives you at your core: what do you seek most in life? What are your biggest fears? These questions can help you pinpoint your underlying motivations and fears.

Examine Your Relationships

Think about how you interact with others. Certain types have distinct relational patterns. Which type’s relational style feels most like you? Analyzing your relationships can provide valuable insights into your personality and behavior patterns.

Use Additional Resources

Read books or listen to podcasts about the Enneagram. Resources by authors like Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson, or Helen Palmer can provide deeper insights. Books such as “The Art of Typing” by Ginger Lapid-Bogda are particularly valuable as they offer 3 differentiation questions between all possible pairs of types, helping you discover which way you lean between two different types.

Try a Comprehensive Test

If you’re still unsure, consider taking a more comprehensive Enneagram test that provides a detailed analysis of your results, including wings or subtypes. This can help you gain a clearer understanding of your true Enneagram type.

Seek Feedback

Discuss your findings with trusted friends or family who know you well. They might offer insights into your personality that you hadn’t considered. This feedback can be invaluable in the process of self-discovery.

Be Patient

Understanding your Enneagram type can be a journey. It’s okay to take your time to explore and reflect. Patience is key to uncovering the true essence of your personality.

By combining self-reflection with these approaches, you should be able to narrow down which Enneagram type resonates with you the most. It requires more study and investigation of whatever types you score highest on. I also highly recommend watching Bea Chestnut’s panels on YouTube, where you can watch the panels for each type you’re wondering about and see if you recognize yourself more in any of them.

For a deeper dive, consider reading the book “The Art of Typing” by Ginger Lapid-Bogda. It provides 3 differentiation questions between all the possible pairs of types, helping you discover which way you lean. If you can talk to someone knowledgeable, they can interview you and help figure out your type and subtype.

Hope this makes sense and good luck! Once you do figure out your type, there is much to discover, learn, reflect upon, and grow from. I love it!