The subtypes of Enneagram Type Seven are similar yet very different from each other.
Enneagram Type 7 is known as “The Enthusiast.” Sevens focus on the positive of what life offers while forgetting their pain in the process.
Sevens don’t like to feel limited, so they prefer to have multiple choices/options in any given situation.
All Sevens avoid painful feelings and negativity in general, but each of Type 7’s three subtypes does so differently.
Below you will find more information about each of the subtypes of Type Seven, including their focus of attention, common characteristics, and the specific growth path for each.
SELF-PRESERVATION 7
SP7's Focus of Attention
SP7 Common Characteristics
> Networking
> Pragmatic and Practical
> Self-Interested
Growth Path for SP7
- Be less pragmatic and more idealistic
- Look at doing things for other people instead of constantly finding ways for people to help you
- Be more generous and less self-interested
SOCIAL 7 (COUNTER-TYPE)
SO7's Focus of Attention
SO7 Common Characteristics
> Self-Sacrificing
Social Sevens tend to put others’ needs before their own. Because they are more concerned about the well-being of everyone else around them, SO7s forget to do things for themselves. They’re most concerned that everyone around them is okay in order to avoid any kind of pain.
> Group-Oriented
> Want to be Seen as Good
Growth Path for SO7
- Be more selfish! Know that it’s okay to do things for yourself instead of always helping others.
- Don’t do so much for others when you are the one in need. Acknowledge your own painful feelings and let others help you through it as you help them with their pain.
SEXUAL 7
SX7's Focus of Attention
SX7 Common Characteristics
> Idealistic
> Naive
> Overly Optimistic
Growth Path for SX7
- Be more pragmatic and less idealistic.
- Find evidence of what is happening in the here and now without going to your imagination of what could be.
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