Enneagram Personality Test

1. Stand up for what I want and need in life.

2. Feel that life is to be enjoyed and am optimistic about the future.

3. Creative and have an artistic view of life.

4. Motivated by the need to be appreciated, loved, and connected to people.

5. People may find it difficult to follow my train of thought.

6. Have a strong sense of right and wrong and strive for perfection.

7. Like doing more than one or two things at a time; enjoy “multitasking.”

8. Motivated by the need to maintain peace of mind and harmony in my life.

9. Have a strong sense of responsibility and am a hard worker.

10. Tend to go overboard in the pursuit of fun and pleasure.

11. Motivated to feel excited, satisfied, and happy and to do and experience more.

12. Feel different from others, as if “on the outside looking in.”

13. Consider relationships the most important part of my life.

14. Uncomfortable around loud, emotional people.

15. Take pride in being self-disciplined, moderate, and fair.

16. Motivated by being outstanding and being recognized for my personal success and achievements.

17. Dislike confrontation and try to keep the peace.

18. Motivated by the need to acquire security and social support.

19. When I trust people, I can let down my guard and be more sensitive.

20. Tend to be excited and impatient about accomplishing plans.

21. Tend to experience more melancholy than most people I know.

22. See myself as caring and helpful and like to make people feel special and loved.

23. Enjoy analyzing things, gathering data, and figuring out what makes things tick.

24. Personal integrity is extremely important to me.

25. Have difficulty understanding why people settle for second best.

26. Easygoing, “laid back,” and optimistic.

27. Tend to worry more than other people.

28. Am uncomfortable expressing emotions other than anger.

29. Dislike being around pessimistic, negative people.

30. Tend to be overly sensitive.

31. Have trouble saying no to requests.

32. Tend to be shy and withdrawn, especially at social events.

33. Tend to be more logical than emotional.

34. Enjoy supporting the careers of people whom I care about and who deserve it.

35. Listen patiently and can be very understanding and comforting to friends.

36. When afraid of something, I’ve done what was necessary to overcome my fear.

37. Tend to be energetic, self-confident, and helpful when not stressed.

38. Become frustrated if there is not enough time to do all the fun things I want to do.

39. Feel that something is missing in my life.

40. Giving feels more comfortable than receiving.

41. Tend to be more comfortable expressing ideas than emotions, especially spontaneously.

42. Can be too serious and lack spontaneity.

43. Find it easy to adapt to different people and situations.

44. Tend to procrastinate and ignore problems or brush them under the rug.

45. In a relationship, it has been difficult for me to trust the commitment of the other person.

46. Tend to be rebellious, controlling, and insensitive when stressed.

47. See no value in enduring suffering and pain and try to avoid it.

48. Feel envious of other people’s relationships, lifestyles, and accomplishments.

49. Need to feel close to people and feel rejected and hurt if I don’t experience that closeness.

50. May hesitate while I try to organize my thoughts and may not speak at all if I’m not comfortable with what I want to say.

51. Critical of myself (my own worst critic) and find it easy to be judgmental and critical of other people as well.

52. Believe that negative feelings are an obstacle to getting the job done.

53. Attracted to habits and routines, can relax easily and tune out reality through TV, daydreaming, a good book, etc.

54. When feeling relaxed I tend to be friendly and responsive to people.

55. Proud about being direct, telling it “like it is,” and expressing “tough love.”

56. When I find work that I like, I can be very productive and enthusiastic.

57. Thrive in environments where I can express my creativity.

58. Like feeling indispensable and helping others become successful.

59. Try to avoid confrontations.

60. Easily discern what is wrong in a situation and how it could be done better.

61. Tend to be honest, competent, and charming when not stressed.

62. Have difficulty making decisions because “everything looks good.”

63. When feeling anxious I can be overly vigilant and controlling.

64. Feel I must take charge because I am the strongest and most decisive person in the group.

65. Tend to be fun-loving, imaginative, and optimistic when not stressed.

66. When misunderstood, can become withdrawn, self-conscious, and/or rebellious.

67. Like to be gracious, outgoing, and connected with people.

68. Enjoy spending time alone pursuing my personal interests.

69. Tend to be a workaholic and a perfectionist.

70. Tend to “spin” the facts and be overly self-promoting when stressed.

71. Routine and structure help me stay focused and accomplish things.

72. Tend to be caring, warm, and loyal when not stressed.

73. Would rather be respected than liked.

74. Have acted inappropriately, undisciplined, and/or rebellious when stressed.

75. Tend to be romantic and long for the great love of my life to come along.

76. Avoid expressing negative feelings and like to compliment and flatter people.

77. Sensitive to criticism but try to hide that sensitivity.

78. Value being well organized and punctual in myself and others.

79. Value exceeding standards and rising to the top of my profession.

80. Can be forgetful, neglectful, and “fuzzy” about details.

81. Tend to be suspicious, anxious, and defensive when stressed.

82. Love to be challenged and enjoy a good fight.

83. I’m supersensitive to possessive people; they make me feel uncomfortable.

84. Can be caught in a fantasy world of romance and imagination.

85. Have a strong need to be noticed, liked, and appreciated for what I do for others.

86. Enjoy the sense of independence that comes from living frugally.

87. Morals and ethics are more important than compassion and tolerance.

88. Believe that competition is a good thing and tend to be very competitive.

89. Can feel angry even though I might look peaceful.

90. Look for danger, unsafe people, or unsafe situations.

91. Motivated by the need to protect myself and my loved ones and to be powerful and in control of my life.

92. Tend to do things in excess and to always want more.

93. Enjoy having elegant, refined, unique things that no one else has.

94. Like people to depend on me and deliver on my promises.

95. Prefer people not to know how I feel or what I think unless I tell them.

96. Tend to see the glass as “half empty” and to look for what needs fixing.

97. Have been told I am not in touch with my emotions.

98. Get tired easily and would love to take time during the day to relax and renew my energy.

99. Don’t really trust anybody I haven’t known for a long time.

100. Work hard and know how to get things done.

101. Hate to be bored and avoid doing boring, mundane things.

102. Attracted to what is intense and out of the ordinary.

103. In intimate relationships, I value being told that I’m loved and wanted.

104. Enjoy having control of my own time and private space.

105. Do not consider being a perfectionist a negative thing and like to make sure all the details are just right.

106. To impress, I may take on too much and make promises I can’t keep.

107. Can be a “homebody” and enjoy the comfort and peace of home.

108. Tend to take things too seriously and overreact to small issues.

109. Like taking risks and the excitement of competition.

110. Enjoy trying many things and can do many different things fairly well.

111. Tend to be moody, withdrawn, and self-absorbed when stressed.

112. People feel comfortable telling me their problems.

113. Easily annoyed by people who act unintelligent or uninformed.

114. Tend to be intolerant, inflexible, and demanding when stressed.

115. Value finding the most practical, effective way to do a job.

116. In relationships, I seek harmony and peace through a sense of belonging and/or by bonding with the other person.

117. Friends and family provide the support I feel is necessary in life.

118. I am not gullible; you must earn my trust, and I will challenge your loyalty.

119. Like to be “on the go” and may appear hyperactive to people.

120. Tend to be compassionate, expressive, and supportive when not stressed.

121. Work very hard at maintaining relationships.

122. Have ideas, theories, and opinions about almost everything.

123. Tend to be rational, reasonable, and accepting when not stressed.

124. Prefer being with people to being alone.

125. Dislike people nagging me; this makes me quite stubborn.

126. Value the belief that everything is going to be all right yet often lack faith in this belief.

127. Like expressing my power and being the boss and/or being in charge.

128. Like to entertain and enjoy telling stories and getting laughs.

129. Can be deeply hurt by the slightest criticism.

130. Tend to be possessive and demanding when stressed.

131. Tend to socialize with people who are interested in the same things I am.

132. Fear being criticized or judged as being improper by other people.

133. Getting a product to market before the competition is more important than holding it back until it is “perfect.”

134. May do routine and unimportant things before I tackle an important job.

135. Believe it is important for people to be with other people or to belong to a group or an organization.

136. Am extremely protective of my loved ones and feel good about helping the underdog.

137. Tend to be idealistic and ambitious and want to contribute something positive to the world.

138. Tend to be reflective and to search for the meaning of my life.

139. Tend to be loving, caring, and supportive when not stressed.

140. Tend to be distant, stubborn, and pessimistic when stressed.

141. Find it difficult to forgive and can carry a grudge for a long time.

142. Value looking good, presenting a good first impression, and “dressing for success.”

143. Tend to be withdrawn, forgetful, stubborn, and passive -aggressive when stressed.

144. Doubt my own decisions and opinions about myself.

145. Am assertive and like to compete and win.

146. Need to feel stimulated and like new, fun, exciting, and different things.

147. Strive to be unique and have done things to avoid being ordinary.

148. Know how to get people to like me.

149. Tend to be insightful, objective, and sensitive when not stressed.

150. Have difficulty seeing the “gray” areas of an issue and tend to see things in black and white.

151. Have been goal -oriented for as long as I can remember.

152. Tend to be open -minded, receptive, and very patient when not stressed.

153. Safety and security are priorities in my life.

154. Impatient with people who are indirect or indecisive.

155. Have lots of friends and acquaintances and support them by cheering them up.

156. Manners and good taste are extremely important to me.

157. Can act like a martyr when not appreciated.

158. Can be critical, cynical, and argumentative and can act intellectually superior.

159. Have difficulty admitting I’m wrong.

160. Love to work and be productive, and work has tended to be a top priority in my life.

161. Tend to go along with what people say just to get them off my back.

162. Making decisions on my own may cause me anxiety.

163. Value , strength and autonomy take pride in taking care of my own needs and expect others to do the same for themselves.

164. Like to leave my options open; “don’t hem me in” describes me well.

165. People have seen me as overly dramatic.

166. Believe that my motives for helping others are noble and helpful.

167. Don’t mind working alone and enjoy being self-sufficient.

168. Believe that rules, regulations, policies, and procedures have a purpose and should be followed and am frustrated when others break rules.

169. Want to be “number one” and am confident in my abilities.

170. Too much to do or too many decisions to make can make me angry, anxious, and/or depressed.

171. Suspicious of others and wonder about their motives.

172. People see me as courageous and look to me as a natural leader.

173. Talkative, playful, and at times uninhibited.

174. Believe it is important to understand my own and other people’s feelings.

175. Tend to be more emotional than most people I know.

176. Rely on facts rather than emotions to make decisions.

177. Motivated by the need to be correct, fair, and self-disciplined.

178. Good at marketing and selling myself and my ideas.

179. Am told I’m a “nice guy” and dislike putting myself first.

180. Try to prepare for every contingency.