Enneagram Type 7, known as The Enthusiast, is The Busy, Fun-Loving Type: Spontaneous, Versatile, Distractible, and Scattered.
Core Motivations
Type 7s are driven by a deep need:
- To maintain their freedom and happiness
- To avoid missing out on worthwhile experiences
- To keep themselves excited and occupied
- To avoid and discharge pain
Core Fears
Their deepest fears include:
- Of being deprived
- Of being in pain
Growth and Stress
The Enneagram is dynamic.
- In Stress: Type 7 moves toward type 1 (becomes critical and perfectionistic).
- In Growth: Type 7 moves toward type 5 (becomes more focused and fascinated by life).
Conclusion
The journey of the The Enthusiast is one of balancing their drive for maintain their freedom and happiness with the reality of the world.