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Enneagram Five Newsletter Issue #022 You’re not socially awkward—you’re emotionally cautious ↓ In high school, I used to think there was something wrong with me. I’d go to youth group and feel completely out of place. Everyone else seemed to flow so easily in conversation—making jokes, telling stories, jumping into social games—while I stood off to the side, overthinking every possible thing I could say. For years, I assumed I was just socially awkward. But looking back, I wasn’t struggling...
Enneagram Five Newsletter Issue #021 There’s a hidden dashboard inside you ↓ I didn’t used to think of myself as an “emotional” person. I figured if something was really wrong, I’d know because I’d think about it. Analyze it. Solve it. But looking back, most of my worst emotional spirals didn’t start with a thought. They started with a clench in my chest. A shallow breath. A tension in my jaw I didn’t notice until it was too late. By the time my brain caught up, my body had already been...
Enneagram Five Newsletter Issue #020 You’re not bored, you’re overstimulated ↓ I grew up as a total TV addict. One time, I missed an entire week of school and work because I was glued to the first three seasons of Lost. It wasn’t just about entertainment. I craved anything that kept my brain engaged. As long as it offered enough stimulation to hold off boredom, I was hooked. But looking back, I wasn’t just avoiding boredom. I was avoiding the uncomfortable feelings that came with stillness....