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Read Your Enneagram Challenge
January - February 2023

What is an Enneagram Type?
/ˈenēəˌɡram/
noun
noun: enneagram; plural noun: enneagrams
a nine-sided figure used in a particular system of analysis to represent the spectrum of possible personality types.

The Enneagram is a personality theory describing nine strategies by which the psyche develops a worldview and relates to self and others. Each of the nine "types" has a basic fear, basic desire, and predictable behavior pattern in times of stress and security—all of which shape motivations underlying behavior.

Here are the 9 types:
1. Perfectionist/Reformer
2. Helper/Giver
3. Achiever/Performer
4. Individualist/Romantic
5. Investigator/Observer
6. Loyal/Skeptic
7. Enthusiast/Epicure
8. Leader/Protector/Challenger
9. Peacemaker/Mediator

You will work your way through 8 tasks based on these prompts.

Challenge Prompts:
1. Enneagram Island
2. Traits/Characteristics
3. Careers
4. Self-Care
5. Saturday Night Fever
6. Coffee
7. Disney Princesses
8. Harry Potter

Already know your Enneagram Type? Great. You are all set. Comment below and tell me what it is.

Not sure what your Enneagram Type is? No problem. You have 2 options.
1. You can choose which type you think sounds most like you. You probably already have a pretty good idea of what your personality and character traits line up with.
2. Also, you can take a free test at https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.... You do have to provide your email address and the site will send your results by email, as well as immediately on the screen. You can then unsubscribe. There are other free sites as well as several paid sites that you can test at.

Note: These results are meant for fun & enjoyment with this challenge. They are not scientific. :)

Challenge Rules:
📘No graphic novels, poetry or cookbooks allowed.
📘 Standard Rules Apply
📘I will create an individual thread for you prior to the start date.
📘Your first prompt will be posted on January 1, 2023.
📘Books must be completed after the task has been posted.
📘Sign-ups open through January.
📘Post any questions you have in the Q & A Thread.

Welcome to the Read Your Enneagram Challenge! Many times the type we are seems spot on and other times it feels completely wrong. Either way, knowing your Enneagram Type is a fun way to look at our personalities and quirky character traits.

In this individual challenge, you will work through 8 prompts over the next 2 months. You will go at your own pace to complete as many as you can. Enjoy reading your way through the prompts related to your Enneagram Type! :)

Each time you complete a task, you will post it here in YOUR OWN THREAD. Please copy the following example for your Completion Post.

Prompt:
Book:
Author:
Date Read:
Pages:
Task:
How it Fits:

If you have any questions, please post them in the Q & A Thread.

Enneagram Island

Let's start off with an overview of your Enneagram Type 4 Island.

Type 4s are often called sensitive and withdrawn. They are expressive, dramatic, and temperamental. Take a look at the locations on your island. Do they ring a bell?

Some famous Type 4s include: Frida Kahlo, Billie Eilish, Rumi, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Prince, and Rihanna.

a. Read the fourth book in a series.
b. Read a book with a 4 in the total page number.
c. Read a book that has the author's first and last initial in INDIVIDUALIST.
d. Read a book where an MC's first or last name begins with a letter in ROMANTIC.

Completion:

Prompt: 1
Book: The Waringham Chronicles, Volume 1: The Runaway
Author: Rebecca Gablé
Date Read: 1/1/23
Pages: 400
Task: d
How it Fits: MC is called Robin

Traits/Characteristics

Now that you've had a fun, light-hearted look at some of the basics of your Enneagram Type 4, let's look a little bit deeper. Do any of these statements listed above sound familiar to you?

a. Read a book that features a family.
b. Read a book where the MC gets emotional.
c. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in the word EMPATHETIC.
d. Read a book with a creative character.

Completion:

Prompt: 2
Book: Homegoing
Author: Yaa Gyasi
Date Read: 3/1/23
Pages: 305
Task: a. Read a book that features a family
How it Fits: It is the story of several generations of the same family

Careers

Now that you know more about your Enneagram Type 4, let's look at some careers that are well-suited to you. Do you happen to work in one of those fields already?

a. Read a book where an MC designs or photographs something.
b. Read a book with a character who has or is an assistant.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial begins with a letter in DESIGN.
d. Read a book where the author's first and last initial in found in PHOTOGRAPHY.

Completion:

Prompt: 3
Book: What Is Your Problem?
Author: Jack Dee
Date Read: 4/1/23
Pages: 352
Task: b. Read a book with a character who has or is an assistant.
How it Fits: Jack mentions his assistant in chapter 1 and again later in the book.

Self-Care

Now that we looked at careers, let's have some down time and do some self-care. As an Enneagram Type 4, do those suggestions strike your fancy?

a. Read a book where an MC is romantic.
b. Read a book with the word DREAM in the text.
c. Read a book where a character practices self-care of some type.
d. Read a book from your favorite genre.

Completion:

Prompt: 4
Book: The Concrete Island
Author: J.G. Ballard
Date Read: 4/1/23
Pages: 176
Task: d. Read a book from your favorite genre
How it Fits: To be fair, I don't have a definite favourite genre, but right now I'm drawn towards sci-fi more than others.

Saturday Night Fever

You've done some self-care and you're feeling pretty good. Now you want to have an enjoyable Saturday Night doing some of the things Enneagram Type 4s love to do most! Can you see yourself doing any of the ideas listed above?

a. Read a book where an MC cries.
b. Read a book with a TV on the cover.
c. Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
d. Read a book with SATURDAY in the text.

Prompt: 5
Book: Jamaica Inn
Author: Daphne du Maurier
Date Read: 8/1/23
Pages: 320
Task: d
How it Fits: Mention of Saturday on page 119

Coffee

You had a long, late night and now you need some coffee to help you wake up. Do you like to drink the type of coffee shown for your Enneagram Type 4?

a. Read a book where an MC drinks coffee.
b. Read a book with coffee on the front cover.
c. Read a book with a mostly brown cover (your discretion).
d. Read a book with the word WHIPPED in the text.

Prompt: 6
Book: Up: My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest
Author: Ben Fogle
Date Read: 9/1/23
Pages: 289
Task: a. Read a book where an MC drinks coffee.
How it Fits: author orders coffee on page 62

Disney Princesses

After your delicious cup of coffee, you want to relax with a favorite Disney Princess movie. Do you agree that Alice sounds like you as an Enneagram Type 4?

a. Read a book where an MC is sensitive or feels self-pity.
b. Read a book with a character who deeply feels their emotions.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial is found in SELF-EXPRESSION.
d. Read a book with a female MC.

Prompt: 7
Book: Midnight Crossroad
Author: Charlaine Harris
Date Read: 9/1/23
Pages: 305
Task: c. Read a book where an MC's first initial is found in SELF-EXPRESSION
How it Fits: Fiji Cavanaugh

Harry Potter

Ahhh, let's round out this challenge by curling up with a good book. We can often find characters you we share a lot of traits with. You are an Enneagram Type 4: Individualist/Romantic. Do you think you are like Luna in any way?

a. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in HARRY POTTER.
b. Read a book with a pink cover.
c. Read a book with 4 in the publication date.
d. Read a book with MPG of YA.

Prompt: 8
Book: The Carpet People
Author: Terry Pratchett
Date Read: 14/01/23
Pages: 296
Task: a. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in HARRY POTTER. (also fits task d)
How it Fits: Author Initials TP, and book MPG YA

Congratulations!



You made it! I hope you enjoyed this challenge and maybe you learned something new along the way. See you again soon! 😊

I did, thank you! :)