Wisdom for Our Younger Selves by Enneagram Type

Jun 13

Welcome back to Enneagram IRL, the weekly podcast where we go beyond Enneagram theory and dive into practical understanding, new clarity, and fresh insight. We’re talking about how each type is in REAL LIFE so you can remember – you’re more than just a number.

In this week’s episode of Enneagram IRL, Steph and Heidi discuss a recent series from Instagram: What would you tell your younger self?

We love this question because it always helps connect with more kindness and compassion for our younger selves. We often find words of wisdom for our younger selves that we still need – it’s always a good reminder to follow our own advice, too!

These responses were sent in via Instagram a few months ago, so in this podcast episode, we’ll be reading each of the messages in the post as well as various insightful comments from the @NineTypesCo Instagram community. Check out all nine posts on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ninetypesco/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward by Britt Frank
Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World by Todd Doughty

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Type Eight

“Ask for help and seek out mentors. Natural talent only takes you so far.”
“You’re not too much.”
“Embracing all parts of yourself will help in every area of life.”
“You don’t have to conquer the world before breakfast. You can take your time.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Eight on Instagram!

Type Nine

“It’s okay to speak up for yourself too.”
“Your feelings aren’t a burden.”
“Engaging in difficult conversations and telling others about my emotions will actually strengthen relationships.”
“Don’t shy away from loving yourself.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Nine on Instagram!

Type One

“Take risks and follow your gut.”
“The logical answer isn’t always the right answer.”
“If you make mistakes, you will still be loved.”
“You are not a self-improvement project. Live your *one wild and precious life.*”

*Quote from Mary Oliver’s “The Summer Day”

View the post and join the conversation for Type One on Instagram!

Type Two

“You don’t have to work so hard to be loved. It’s okay to slow down and let yourself be human.”
“You are worthy even if you choose not to show up or put on a smile.”
“Their love is not a mirror of your value.”
“Someday you’ll see that this painful boundary was a great act of self-love.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Two on Instagram!

Type Three

“Learn to truly love yourself. True confidence starts with self-acceptance.”
“You are worthy regardless of what you bring to the table.”
“Get curious about yourself like it’s your job. You’re worth it!”
“Avoiding anything you’re ‘bad’ at will not lead to the rich, expansive life you imagine.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Three on Instagram!

Type Four

“It’s okay to just be. You don’t have to make sense of every little thing you’re feeling.”
“Nothing is missing. You truly are enough.”
“Don’t leave the good things for your future self. Live in the current moment.”
“The world is so much bigger than your internal experience.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Four on Instagram!

Type Five

“Get comfortable with open-ended questions. They don’t go away.”
“Hidden emotions are still emotions. Regardless of what others say, you’re not shallow or devoid of feelings.”
“Don’t be afraid to take risks or step outside of your comfort zone.”
“You are more than the hours of knowledge you take in.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Five on Instagram!

Type Six

“Anxiety is okay, and it’s even more okay to ask for help.”
“If you can see the worst-case scenario, you can also envision the best-case scenario.”
“Be confident in your own skin. You can be a reliable source of wisdom and advice for yourself.”
“You can’t foresee everything, and that’s actually a good thing.”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Six on Instagram!

Type Seven

“You don’t have to work so hard to plan the next thing. You’ll get there when you get there.”
“Getting good at being bored will help you feel less anxious.”
“Ignoring issues will never make them disappear.”
“You might not see how self-critical you are sometimes. Start practicing self-compassion now – it will really help!”

View the post and join the conversation for Type Seven on Instagram!

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