Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger

The Way of Thinking and Acting

Enneagram type 8 people are occupied with immediate needs and whether things happen in a fair manner. They are ready to make a stand if they feel any injustice is done towards themselves or others. They feel okay about anger and have an ability to take up a lot of space with their presence. If things do not go according to their plan they seem very dominant. At the same time they are very loving and protective people. When Challengers feel really safe, they will reveal their very vulnerable inner core, which it is very important for them to protect.

Contributions:

Enneagram type 8 are energetic people with a great commitment. They willingly take on leadership and have a good grip on things.

Preferences:

Enneagram type 8 are happy with activity. They readily assume responsibility and take the lead. It is important for them to be able to express themselves directly without having to wrap their messages up in polite phrases.

Resources:

• Leader skills
• Assume reponsibility
• Direct, straight talk
• Courageous

Enneagram type 8 change in state of stress:

When Eights feel under pressure and unable to act, they withdraw and become more thoughtful while they "reorganise their troups" and recharge their batteries.

Enneagram type 8 hange when resourceful:

When Eights feel safe and trusting, their focus on their own needs is diminished and transformed into caring for other people. They become more helpful and gentle.

You may be an Eight if the following sounds familiar to you:

• It is important for you to feel that you are in control of your personal space and your possessions.
• You avoid showing signs of weakness, and feel contempt towards weak people.
• You feel okay with anger and like the feeling of anger within you."
• You focus on the truth and it is important for you to mark your point of view.
• You have a tendency to see the extremes in a situation: People are either righteous or unjust, either warriors or spineless individuals, nothing in between.
• You like food and drink and need satisfaction here and now, when you experience a need.
• You make decisions fast, and readily take control if nobody else does.
• You have a great sense of responsibility and at times feel responsible for the whole world.
• You are easily moved to tears when you experience the innocence in a baby or a baby animal.

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