Caraina's Enneagram Challenge {COMPLETED}

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

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.

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

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.

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Enneagram Island

Let's start off with an overview of your Enneagram Type 9 Island.

Type 9s are often called easygoing and self-effacing. They are receptive, reassuring, and agreeable. Take a look at the locations on your island. Do they ring a bell?

Some famous Type 9s include: Queen Elizabeth II, Claude Monet, Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Princess Grace of Monaco, Ronald Reagan, Audrey Hepburn, James Taylor, and Mister Rogers.

a. Read the ninth book in a series.
b. Read a book with a 9 in the total page number.
c. Read a book that has the author's first and last initial in PEACEMAKER.
d. Read a book where an MC's first or last name begins with a letter in MEDIATOR.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Enneagram Island
Book: To Love and to Loathe
Author: Martha Waters
Date Read: 1/3/23
Pages: 384
Task: d. Read a book where an MC's first or last name begins with a letter in MEDIATOR.
How it Fits: The MC's first name begins with D (Diana)

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Traits/Characteristics

Now that you've had a fun, light-hearted look at some of the basics of your Enneagram Type 9, let's look a little bit deeper. Do any of these statements listed above sound familiar to you?

a. Read a book where someone visits a park or recreational area.
b. Read a book where the MC describes a part of their home.
c. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in the word OPTIMISTIC.
d. Read a book with a non-judgmental character.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Traits/Characteristics
Book: Brownies and Broomsticks
Author: Bailey Cates
Date Read: 1/5/23
Pages: 323
Task: b. Read a book where the MC describes a part of their home.
How it Fits: The MC describes her home

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Careers

Now that you know more about your Enneagram Type 9, 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 talks to a counselor.
b. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or librarian.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial begins with a letter in LIBRARIAN.
d. Read a book where the author's first and last initial in found in PEACEMAKER.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Careers
Book: The Blind Side
Author: Michael Lewis
Date Read: 1/7/23
Pages: 304
Task: a. Read a book where an MC talks to a counselor.
How it Fits: The MC talks to a counselor

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Self-Care

Now that we looked at careers, let's have some down time and do some self-care. As an Enneagram Type 9, do those suggestions strike your fancy?

a. Read a book where an MC takes action in a situation.
b. Read a book with the word NATURE in the text.
c. Read a book where a character practices self-care of some type.
d. Read a book from your favorite genre.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Self-Care
Book: The Dark Winter
Author: David Mark
Date Read: 1/8/23
Pages: 320
Task: d. Read a book from your favorite genre.
How it Fits: The book is from my favorite genres mystery/thriller

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

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 9s love to do most! Can you see yourself doing any of the ideas listed above?

a. Read a book where an MC wears pajamas.
b. Read a book with a blanket or something fuzzy on the front cover.
c. Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
d. Read a book with SATURDAY in the text.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Saturday Night Fever
Book: The Friday Night Knitting Club
Author: Kate Jacobs
Date Read: 1/25/23
Pages: 352
Task: c. Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
How it Fits: There is a day of the week in the title

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

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 9?

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 CREAM in the text.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Coffee
Book: Solomon's Oak
Author: Jo-Ann Mapson
Date Read: 1/27/23
Pages: 384
Task: a. Read a book where an MC drinks coffee.
How it Fits: MC drinks coffee

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Disney Princesses

After your delicious cup of coffee, you want to relax with a favorite Disney Princess movie. Do you agree that Pocahontas sounds like you as an Enneagram Type 9?

a. Read a book where an MC creates harmony.
b. Read a book with a trusting character.
c. Read a book where an MC's first initial is found in UNIVERSE.
d. Read a book with a female MC.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Disney Princesses
Book: Spare Change
Author: Bette Lee Crosby
Date Read: 1/28/23
Pages: 272
Task: d. Read a book with a female MC.
How it Fits: There is a female MC

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

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 9: Peacemaker/Mediator. Do you think you are like Harry 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 dark blue cover.
c. Read a book with 9 in the publication date.
d. Read a book with MPG of YA.

[Caraina]

Prompt: Harry Potter
Book: Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
Author: Elizabeth Gilbert
Date Read: 2/3/23
Pages: 285
Task: c. Read a book with 9 in the publication date.
How it Fits: There is a 9 in the original publication date (pub. 12/17/09)

[Michelle's Empty Nest, The Challenge Whisperer]

Congratulations!



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

[Caraina]

Michelle's Empty Nest wrote: "Congratulations!



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

Thanks!! It was a great challenge and I definitely learned some things :-)