Enneagram Personality Test
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1. Select one of the following
I've been romantic and imaginitive
I've been pragmatic and down-to-earth.
2. Select one of the following
I have tended to take on confrontations
I have tended to avoid confrontations
3. Select one of the following
I have typically been diplomatic, charming, and ambitious
I have typically been direct, formal, idealistic
4. Select one of the following
I have tended to be focused and intense
I have tended to be spontaneous and fun-loving
5. Select one of the following
I have been a hospitable person and have enjoyed welcoming new friends into my life
I have been a private person and have not mixed much with others
6. Select one of the following
It's been difficult for me to relax and stop worrying about potential problems
It's been difficult for me to get myself worked up about potential problems
7. Select one of the following
I've been more of a "street-smart" survivor
I've been more of a "high-minded" idealist
8. Select one of the following
I have needed to show affection to people
I have preferred to maintain a certain distance with people
9. Select one of the following
When presented with a new expereince, I've usually asked myself if it would be useful to me
When presented with a new experience, I've usually asked myself if it would be enjoyable
10. Select one of the following
I have tended to focus too much on myself
I have tended to focus too much on others
11. Select one of the following
Others have depended on my insight and knowledge
Others have depended on my strength and decisiveness
12. Select one of the following
I have come across as being too unsure of myself
I have come across as being too sure of myself
13. Select one of the following
I have been more relationship-oriented than goal-oriented
I have been more goal-oriented than relationship-oriented
14. Select one of the following
I have not been able to speak up for myself very well
I have been outspoken-I've said what others wished they had the nerve to say
15. Select one of the following
It's been difficult for me to stop considering alternatives and do something definite
It's been difficult for me to take it easy and be more flexible
16. Select one of the following
I have tended to be hesitant and procrastinating
I have tended to be bold and domineering
17. Select one of the following
My reluctance to get too involved has gotten me into trouble with people
My eagerness to have people depend on me has gotten me into trouble with them
18. Select one of the following
Usually, I have been able to put my feelings aside to get the job done
Usually, I have needed to work through my feelings before I could act
19. Select one of the following
Generally, I've been methodical and cautious
Generally, I've been adventurous and taken risks
20. Select one of the following
I have tended to be a supportive giving person who seeks intimancy with others
I have tended to be a serious, reserved person who likes discussing issues
21. Select one of the following
I've often felt the need to be a "pillar of strength"
I've often felt the need to perform perfectly
22. Select one of the following
I've typically been interested in asking tough questions and maintaining my independence
I've typically been interested in maintaining my stability and peace of mind
23. Select one of the following
I've been a bit cynical and skeptical
I've been a bit mushy and sentimental
24. Select one of the following
I've often worried that I'm missing out on something better
I've often worred that if I let down my guard, someone will take advantage of me
25. Select one of the following
My habit of being "standoffish" has annoyed people
My habit of telling people what to do has annoyed people
26. Select one of the following
I have tended to get anxious if there was too much excitement and stimulation
I have tended to get anxious if there was wasn't enough excitement and stimulation
27. Select one of the following
I have depended on my friends and they have known that they can depend on me
I have not depended on people, I have done things on my own
28. Select one of the following
I have tended to be detached and preoccupied
I have tended to be moody and self-absorbed
29. Select one of the following
I have liked to challenge people and "shake them up"
I have liked to comfort people and calm them down
30. Select one of the following
I have generally been an outgoing, sociable person
I have generally been an earnest, self-disciplined person
31. Select one of the following
I've wanted to "fit in" with others- I get uncomfortable when I stand out too much
I've wanted to stand out from others- I get uncomfortable when I don't distinguish myself
32. Select one of the following
Pursuing my personal interests has been more important to me than having stability and sercurity
Having stability and security had been more important to me than pursuing my personal interests
33. Select one of the following
When I've had conflicts with others, I've tended to withdraw
When I've had conflicts with others, I've rarely backed down
34. Select one of the following
I have given in too easily and let other push me around
I have been too uncompromising and demanding with others
35. Select one of the following
I've been appreciated for my unsinkable spirit and resourcefulness
I've been appreciated for my deep caring and personal warmth
36. Select one of the following
I have wanted to make a favorable impression on others
I have cared little about making a favorable impression on others
37. Select one of the following
I've depended on my perserverance and common sense
I've depended on my imagination and moments of inspiration
38. Select one of the following
Basically, I have been easy-going and agreeable
Basically, I have been hard driving and assertive
39. Select one of the following
I have worked hard to be accepted and well liked
Being accepted and well liked has not been a high priority for me
40. Select one of the following
In reaction to pressure from others, I have become more withdrawn
In reaction to pressure form others, I have become more assertive
41. Select one of the following
People have been interested in me because I've been outgoing, engaging and interested in them
People have been interested in me because I've been quiet, unusual, and deeps
42. Select one of the following
Duty and responsibility have been important values for me
Harmony and acceptance have been important values for me
43. Select one of the following
I've tried to motivate people by making big plans and promises
I've tried to motivate people by pointing out the consequences of not following my advice
44. Select one of the following
I have seldom been emotionally demonstrative
I have often been emotionally demonstrative
45. Select one of the following
Dealing with details has not been one of my strong suits
I have excelled at dealing with details
46. Select one of the following
I have often emphasized how different I am from most peoples, especially my family
I have often emphasized how much I have in common with most people, especially my family
47. Select one of the following
When situations have gotten heated, I have tended to stay on the sidelines
When situations have gotten heated, I have tended to get right into the middle of things
48. Select one of the following
I have stood by my friends, even when they have been wrong
I have not wanted to compromise what is right for friendship
49. Select one of the following
I've been a well-meaning supporter
I've been a highly motivated go-getter
50. Select one of the following
When troubled, I have tended to brood about my problems
When troubled, I have tended to find distractions for myself
51. Select one of the following
Generally, I've had strong convictions and a sense of how things should be
Generally, I've had serious doubts and have questioned how things seemed to be
52. Select one of the following
I've created problems with others by being too pessimistic and complaining
I've created problems with others by being too bossy and controlling
53. Select one of the following
I have tended to act on my feelings and let the "chips fall where they may"
I have tended not to act on my feelings lest they stir up more problems
54. Select one of the following
Being the centre of attention has usually felt natural to me
Being the centre of attention has usually felt strange to me
55. Select one of the following
I've been careful, and have tried to prepare for unforeseen problems
I've been spontaneous, and have preferred to improvise as problems come up
56. Select one of the following
I have gotten angry when others have not shown enough appreciation for what I have done for them
I have gotten angry when others have not listened to what I have told them
57. Select one of the following
Being independent and self-reliant has been important to me
Being valued and admired has been important to me
58. Select one of the following
When I've debated with friends, I've tended to press my arguments forcefully
When I've debated with friends, I've tended to let things go to prevent hard feelings
59. Select one of the following
I have often been possessive of loved ones - I have had trouble letting them be
I have often "tested" loved ones to see if they were really there for me
60. Select one of the following
Organizing resources and making things happen has been one of my major strengths
Coming up with new ideas and getting people excited about them has been one of my major strengths
61. Select one of the following
I've tended to be driven and very hard on myself
I've tended to be too emotional and rather undisciplined
62. Select one of the following
I have tried to keep my life fast-paced, intense, and exciting
I have tried to keep my life regular, stable, and peaceful
63. Select one of the following
Even though I've had successes, I've tended to doubt my abilities
Even though I've had setbacks, I've had a lot of confidence in my abilities
64. Select one of the following
I generally have tended to dwell on my feelings and to hold onto them for a long time
I generally have tended to minimize my feelings and not pay very much attention to them
65. Select one of the following
I have provided many people with attention and nurturance
I have provided many people with direction and motivation
66. Select one of the following
I've been a bit serious and strict with myself
I've been a bit free-wheeling and permissive with myself
67. Select one of the following
I've been self-assertive and driven to excel
I've been modest and have been happy to go at my own pace
68. Select one of the following
I've been proud of my clarity and objectivity
I've been proud of my reliability and commitment
69. Select one of the following
I have spent a lot of time looking inward-understanding my feelings has been important to me
I have not spent much time looking inward-getting things done has been important to me
70. Select one of the following
I have thought of myself as a sunny, casual person
I have though of myself as a serious, dignified person
71. Select one of the following
I've had an agile mind and boundless energy
I've had a caring heart and deep dedication
72. Select one of the following
I have pursued activities that had a substantial potential for reward and personal recognition
I have been willing to give up reward and personal recognition if it meant doing work I was really interested in
73. Select one of the following
Fulfilling social obligations has seldom been high on my agenda
I have usually taken my social obligations very seriously
74. Select one of the following
In most situations, I have preferred to take the lead
In most situations, I have preferred to let someone else take the lead
75. Select one of the following
Over the years, my values and lifestyle have changed several times
Over the years, my values and lifestyle have remained fairly consistent
76. Select one of the following
Typically, I have not had much self-discipline
Typically, I have not had much connection with people
77. Select one of the following
I have tended to withhold my affection, and have wanted others to come into my world
I have tended to give my affection too freely, and have wanted to extend myself to others
78. Select one of the following
I have had a tendency to think of worst-case scenarios
I have had a tendency to think that everything will work out for the best
79. Select one of the following
People have trusted me because I am confident and can look out for them
People have trusted me because I am fair and will do what is right
80. Select one of the following
Often, I have been so involved in my own projects that I have become isolated from others
Often, I have been so involved with others that I have neglected my own projects
81. Select one of the following
When meeting someone new, I have usually been poised and self-contained
When meeting someone new, I have usally been chatty and entertaining
82. Select one of the following
Generally speaking, I have tended to be pessimistic
Generally speaking, I have tended to be optimistic
83. Select one of the following
I have preferred to inhabit my own little world
I have preferred to let the world know I'm here
84. Select one of the following
I have often been troubled by nervousness, insecurity, and doubt I have often been troubled by anger, perfectionism, and impatience
I have been a private person and have not mixed much with others
85. Select one of the following
I realize that I have often been too personal and intimate
I realize that I have often been too cool and aloof
86. Select one of the following
I have lost out because I have not felt up to taking opportunities
I have lost out because I have pursued too many possibilities
87. Select one of the following
I have tended to take a long time to get into action
I have tended to get into action quickly
88. Select one of the following
I usually have had difficulty making decisions
I seldom have had difficulty making decisions
89. Select one of the following
I have had a tendency to come on a little too strong with people
I have had a tendency not to assert myself enough with people
90. Select one of the following
Typically, I have been even-tempered
Typically, I have had strong changes of mood
91. Select one of the following
When I've been unsure of what to do, I've often sought the advice of others
When I've been unsure of what to do, I've tried different things to see what worked best for me
92. Select one of the following
I have worried that I would be left out of others' activities
I have worried that others' activities would distract me from what I had to do
93. Select one of the following
Typically, when I have gotten angry, I have told people off
Typically, when I have gotten angry, I have become distant
94. Select one of the following
I've tended to have trouble falling asleep
I have tended to fall asleep easily
95. Select one of the following
I have often tried to figure out how I could get closer to others
I have often tried to figure out what others want from me
96. Select one of the following
I have usually been measured, straight-talking, and deliberate
I have usually been excitable, fast-talking, and witty
97. Select one of the following
Often, I have not spoken up when I've seen others making a mistake
Often, I have helped others see that they are making a mistake
98. Select one of the following
During most of my life, I have been a stormy person who has had many volatile feelings
During most of my life, I have been a steady person in whom "still waters run deep"
99. Select one of the following
When I have disliked people, I have usually tried hard to stay cordial-despite my feelings
When I have disliked people, I have usually let them know it-one way or another
100. Select one of the following
Much of my difficulty with people has come from my touchiness and taking everything too personally
Much of my difficulty with people has come from my not caring about social conventions
101. Select one of the following
My approach has been to jump in and rescue people
My approach has been to show people how to help themselves
102. Select one of the following
Generally, I have enjoyed "letting go" and pushing the limits
Generally, I have not enjoyed losing control of myself very much
103. Select one of the following
I've been overly concerned with doing better than others
I've been overly concerned with making things OK for others
104. Select one of the following
My thoughts have generally been speculative-involving my imagination and curiosity
My thoughts have generally been practical-just trying to keep things going
105. Select one of the following
One of my main assets has been my ability to take charge of situations
One of my main assets has been my ability to describe internal states
106. Select one of the following
I have pushed to get things done correctly, even if it made people uncomfortable
I have not liked feeling pressured, so I have not liked pressuring anyone else
107. Select one of the following
I've often taken pride in how important I am in other's lives
I've often taken pride in my gust and openness to new experiences
108. Select one of the following
I have perceived that I've often come across to others as presentable, even admirable
I have perceived that I've often come across to others as unusual, even odd
109. Select one of the following
I have mostly done what I had to do
I have mostly done what I wanted to do
110. Select one of the following
I have usually enjoyed high-pressure, even difficult, situations
I have usually disliked being in high-pressure, even difficult, situations
111. Select one of the following
I've been proud of my ability to be flexible-what's appropriate or important often changes
I've been proud of my ability to take a stand-I've been firm about what I believe in
112. Select one of the following
My style has leaned toward spareness and austerity
My style has leaned toward excess and overdoing things
113. Select one of the following
My own health and well-being have suffered because of my strong desire to help others
My relationships have suffered because of my strong desire to attend to my personal needs
114. Select one of the following
Generally speaking, I've been too open and naive
Generally speaking, I've been too wary and guarded
115. Select one of the following
I have sometimes put people off by being too aggressive
I have sometimes put people off by being too uptight
116. Select one of the following
Being of service and attending to the needs of others has been a high priority for me
Finding alternative ways of seeing and doing things has been a high priority for me
117. Select one of the following
I've been single-minded and persistent in pursuing my goals
I've preferred to explore various courses of action to see where they lead
118. Select one of the following
I have frequently been drawn to situations that stir up deep, intense emotions
I have frequently been drawn to situations that make me feel calm and at ease
119. Select one of the following
I have cared less about pratical results and about pursuing my interests
I have been practical and have expected my work to have concrete results
120. Select one of the following
I have had a deep need to belong
I have had a deep need to feel balanced
121. Select one of the following
In the past, I've probably insisted too much closeness in my friendships
In the past, I've probably kept too much distance in my friendships
122. Select one of the following
I've had a tendency to keep thinking about things from the past
I've had a tendency to keep anticipating things I'm going to do
123. Select one of the following
I've tended to see people as intrusive and demanding
I've tended to see people as disorganized and irresponsible
124. Select one of the following
Generally, I have not had much confidence in myself
Generally, I have had confidence only in myself
125. Select one of the following
I've probably been too passive and uninvolved
I've probably been too controlling and manipulative
126. Select one of the following
I've frequently been stopped in my tracks by my self-doubt
I've rarely let self-doubt stand in my way
127. Select one of the following
Given a choice between something familiar and something new, I have usually chosen something new
I've generally chose what I knew I already liked: why be disappointed with something I might not like?
128. Select one of the following
I have given a lot of physical contact to reassure others about how I feel about them
I have generally felt that real love does not depend on physical contact
129. Select one of the following
When I've needed to confront someone, I've often been too harsh and direct
When I've needed to confront someone, I've often "beaten around the bush" too much
130. Select one of the following
I have preferred not to spend my time dwelling on disturbing, frightening subjects
I have been attracted to subjects that others would probably find disturbing, even frightening
131. Select one of the following
I have gotten into trouble with people by being too intrusive and interfering
I have gotten into trouble with people by being too evasive
132. Select one of the following
I've worried that I don't have the resources to fulfill the responsibilities I've taken on
I've worried that I don't have the self-discipline to focus on what will really fulfill me
133. Select one of the following
Generally, I've been a highly intuitive, individualistic person
Generally, I've been a highly organized, responsible person
134. Select one of the following
Overcoming inertia has been one of my main problems
Being unable to slow down has been one of my main problems
135. Select one of the following
When I've felt insecure, I've reacted by becoming arrogant and dismissive
When I've felt insecure, I've reacted by becoming defensive and argumentative
136. Select one of the following
I have generally been openminded and willing to try new approaches
I have generally been self-revealing and willing to share my feelings with others
137. Select one of the following
I've presented myself to others as tougher than I am
I've presented myself to other as caring more than I really do
138. Select one of the following
I usually have followed my conscience and reason
I usually have followed my feelings and impulses
139. Select one of the following
Serious adversity has made me feel hardened and resolute
Serious adversity has made me feel discouraged and resigned
140. Select one of the following
I've usually made sure I had some kind of "safety net" to fall back on
I've usually have chosen to live on the edge and to depend on as little as possible
141. Select one of the following
I've had to be strong for others, so I haven't had time to deal with my feelings and fears
I've had difficulty coping with my feelings and fears, so it's been hard for me to be strong for others
142. Select one of the following
I have often wondered why people focus on the negative when there is so much that's wonderful about life
I have often wondered why people are so happy when so much in life is messed up
143. Select one of the following
I have tried hard not to be seen as a selfish person
I have tried hard not to be seen as a boring person
144. Select one of the following
I have avoided intimacy when I feared I would be overwhelmed by people's needs and demands
I have avoided intmacy when I feared I would not be able to live up to people's expectations of me