The Enneagram
Self-development possibilities for the 9 character fixations

1. Perfectionist
● Recognize your own anger and observe your own behavior (reactions)
● Collect information instead of judgments
● Recognize that several paths are possible and set priorities
● Allow joy and pleasure to live - enjoy
2. Helper
● Recognize the wishes of others
● Talk about yourself too
● Learn to say “no”
● Get rid of the helper syndrome
3. Dynamic
● Allow feelings and opinions to come up
● Running away and delaying doesn’t solve problems
● Forgo safeguards
● Take off your mask
4. Individualist
● Approach others
● Don’t try to force anything
● Balance mood swings
● Live realistically
5. Observer
● Go out in public more
● Give up withdrawing
● Open up to love
● Feelings and emotions show
6. Comrade
● Learn to trust in relationships
● Accept responsibility for life and feelings
● Make decisions
● Let go of negative memories
7. Dreamer
● See your own responsibility
● Stay grounded
● Don't run away from pain
● Slow down your speech
8. Fighter
● Live, but don't play judge
● Don't make demands on others
● Allow control (offices, authorities, people)
● Admit your own weaknesses and the limits of your own power
9. Mediator
● Finish projects, don't get distracted
● Don't get lost in the unimportant
● Don't become stubborn out of convenience
● Let go of convenience