What Do You Love About Yourself as You Already Are?
We’re all here because we want to grow, but we can recognize room for growth while also acknowledging things we love about ourselves as we already are. You don’t have to change to be worthy of love or kindness, especially from yourself.
What self-compassion can you extend toward yourself today?
Where can you affirm yourself as you already are?
It’s okay if you don’t resonate with what’s on the list for your type (as always, it’s impossible to encapsulate every person of an Enneagram type in a single description), but I encourage you to come up with your own list. You can share one here or write it down elsewhere.
You can find what other people of your type have to say about this post here.
As a Type One
Things I love about myself…
I am passionate about justice and equality
My commitment to purposeful living
My versatility
I am strong & compassionate
My integrity
I'm a fantastic problem solver
I'm not afraid to stand up for what's right
I can quickly assess situations and see what's needed
I'm true to my word
I'm always aiming to self-reflect & grow
I advocate for others
As a Type Two
Things I love about myself…
I see life with amazement and appreciation
I am thoughtful, considerate, and genuine
My loyalty
I'm warm, inviting, and make people feel welcome
I truly & deeply care for people
My courage
I apply myself and do my best in every situation
My ability to refocus my attention to what matters most to me
I'm good at encouraging others
I love others as they are
I am attentive to myself & others
As a Type Three
Things I love about myself…
I strive to consistently be better at things
I help other people see their own potential
I am resilient
I keep trying even if I have failed many times before
My adaptability & optimistic attitude
I support & encourage others
I'm skilled at prioritizing my life
I'm learning how to listen to my body's needs
My perseverance
My passion
I'm super resourceful
As a Type Four
Things I love about myself…
My ability to be vulnerable with others
I've stayed true to myself and my vision for my life
My emotional honesty
I'm not afraid to look inward to see where I need to grow
My authenticity & openness
My deep curiosity
My natural sense of creativity
I invite others to be their authentic selves
I can sit with others in their pain
I'm always learning
I can navigate complex emotions
As a Type Five
Things I love about myself…
I'm able to empower myself & others through knowledge
I'm comfortable with being alone
I'm discerning
I'm a deep thinker & enjoy exploring the depths of various topics
My ability to initiate hard conversations
I'm independent
My willingness to continuously learn
I'm grounded in reality (and I can help others get there too)
I can be very determined to make things happen
I'm objective & non-judgmental
My ability to explore my emotions
As a Type Six
Things I love about myself…
I build authentic relationships
I engage in meaningful conversations
My loyalty
I'm good at thinking about problems from many different angles
My bravery & determination
I'm attentive
I'm almost always prepared
I'm willing to pause if someone needs my attention
I'm kind & generous
I show up for myself & others
My honesty allows people to trust me
As a Type Seven
Things I love about myself…
I'm great at spreading positivity & love
I can rebound from negativity very quickly
My energy
My ability to change paths easily while still being grounded in myself
I do everything with "gusto"
I am up for anything
My ability to connect with anyone
My ability to make the most out of any situation
My sense of adventure
I think on my feet
I see the best in everyone and everything
As a Type Eight
Things I love about myself…
My ability to embrace every side of myself (even my soft side)
I never stop striving for the next goal
I'm decisive
I don't let the opinions of others shape me or my path
My honesty with myself & others
My boldness
I'm passionate about everything that I do
I'm able to get things done & make a real change in the world
My dedication to the people I love
I am strong & independent
I truly care about justice
As a Type Nine
Things I love about myself…
I stay calm in the midst of disputes and bring peace
I make people feel safe & grounded with me
I can adapt to any situation
My ability to return to myself to feel calm
I'm a great listener
I'm observant
I easily understand others' perspectives
I'm constantly looking out & stepping up for the underdog
I'm inclusive
I can find the good in anyone
My ability to be honest with myself
What is one thing you love about yourself? Let me know here on Instagram.
Want to explore more about the Enneagram and how to apply the Enneagram to your everyday life? My book, Enneagram in Real Life, provides you with a step-by-step guide to use the Enneagram as a practical tool for self-discovery, self-awareness, curiosity, and relational wholeness.
