Have you ever heard of the Enneagram? If you are on a self-growth journey, this is the right episode for you.  Do you want to understand yourself and your partner more deeply to improve your relationship?  Maybe even your kids, friends, mom, or co-workers? The enneagram has helped me understand and empathize with all the people in my life in a way that I never did before.  In this episode I interview Tami Imlay. Tami breaks down the Enneagram and explains in great detail how we can use it to improve our relationships with others, and ourselves. 

Reach out to Tami (contact info at the bottom of these show notes) with your questions about the Enneagram or if you are seeking the guidance of a life coach.

Take-aways:

1. Enneagram is a unique personality assessment that gives you incredible insight into why you do the things you do and why you fall into the same traps day after day.  For anyone on a self growth journey, or for curiosity’s sake, you need to do the Enneagram personality test.
   
   


2. The Enneagram explains that the lens you see the world through is unique (based on your type).  Your fears are what drive you, that give you the “lens”.  Understanding how your fears and instincts “take over” can give you space between a stimulus and a response and help you decide consciously how you will respond with an awareness of how your fears and instincts can push you toward a pattern that is not healthy.
   
   


3. In personal and professional relationships, understanding others’ personalities can give you empathy, love and understanding of those people and their struggles.
   
   


4. Tips to get accurate typing: Do the test in one sitting, from the perspective of your 20’s.  You will be one of the top 3 types that comes up.  You need to read through the information about the top 3 types that come up to decide which one you are.  It’s best to work with a coach, like Tami, for the most accurate results and to implement positive changes in your life.
   
   


5. Learning about your personality type’s healthy path, stress path and blindspots can help monitor whether you are in a state of balance or whether you are becoming unhealthy.  Journaling and reflecting with your new knowledge can help you track your progress.
   
   


6. There is no bad personality number.  It's important to appreciate the uniqueness of each type and try to see the value and strengths of individuals through your understanding of their enneagram type.  What makes you different and unique, is also your strength.

• Where to Do Your Test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/   or  https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/
  
  


• Book Recommendations:
  
  
  
  
  
  • The Road Back to You (to learn more about your Enneagram type)
    
    
  
  
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
    
    
  
  
  
  

Where you can find Tami Imlay:

https://www.tamimariecoaching.com/

@tamimariecoaching

Her Restored Spirit Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-restored-spirit-restoration-living-purpose-joy/id1548169723