Welcome To Your Enneagram Mood Check-In ✨

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Your current state is:
average

Where Are You Right Now Enneagram 1?

You’re striving to meet your high standards but may feel weighed down by perfectionism or self-criticism. You’re focused on fixing what’s wrong, which can overshadow gratitude for what’s right. This is a chance to pause, soften your inner critic, and embrace progress over perfection. Leaning into flexibility and self-compassion can help you regain balance and perspective.

How This Shows Up: Signs You’re Here

In daily life, you might find yourself redoing tasks to “get them right,” double-checking details, or feeling annoyed when others don’t meet your standards. You may focus on organizing, cleaning, or correcting mistakes, even at the expense of your own downtime. At work or home, you could become frustrated by inefficiency or feel compelled to take control to ensure things are done properly.

I become striving, self-controlled, judgmental

How This Feels: Emotional Indicators

You may feel a mix of frustration and pressure. It can seem like nothing is ever quite good enough—either in your efforts or those around you. You might experience a persistent undercurrent of tension, driven by the need to maintain control and uphold high standards. While you’re productive, it often comes with feelings of resentment, impatience, or self-doubt when things fall short.

WHAT’S FUELING THIS:

Common Triggers or Mindsets

  • A belief that if you don’t take control, things will fall apart.

  • Focusing on mistakes or flaws, assuming they reflect your worth or effort.

  • Comparing yourself to an ideal version of how things “should” be, leading to constant self-critique.

FINDING YOUR BALANCE

  • Pause and acknowledge small wins instead of focusing only on what’s unfinished.

  • Delegate a task, even if it won’t be done exactly as you would—practice letting go.

  • Take five minutes to step away, breathe deeply, and remind yourself, “Progress, not perfection, moves me forward.”

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Remember: This Is Temporary

Being in the average state is part of the natural rhythm of growth. While it might feel frustrating or heavy right now, remember this is just a moment in time—not your destination. You have the tools and awareness to shift toward balance and ease. Be patient with yourself, and trust that small, intentional actions can guide you back to the clarity and alignment you’re capable of achieving.

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Celebrate Your Growth:

Even in an average state, you’re showing up and doing the work—and that’s worth celebrating. Recognizing where you are is a huge step toward growth, and it takes courage to pause and reflect. Every effort you make to understand yourself, even on challenging days, is a sign of progress. Growth is a journey, not a destination, so take a moment to honor how far you’ve already come.

New to the Enneagram Levels of Development? Start Here!

LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT

Each type is divided into 9 levels of Psychological Health, 1= highest & 9=lowest. These are grouped into Healthy, Average & Unhealthy. At each level, we employ different strategies to reinforce our identity

Core Traits of Enneagram 1 at each Level

HEALTHY

1

Wise, accepting, humane, uplifting, principled.

2

Fair, balanced, ethical, organized, disciplined.

3

Responsible, conscientious, self-controlled, tolerant, realistic.

AVERAGE

4

Striving, self-critical, perfectionistic, moralistic, overly serious.

5

Rigid, judgmental, controlling, brusque, black-and-white thinking.

6

Harsh, self-righteous, overly strict, demanding, intolerant.

UNHEALTHY

7

Inflexible, punitive, bitter, critical, obsessed with flaws.

8

Corrupt, hypocritical, authoritarian, obsessive-compulsive, scornful.

9

Hateful, vengeful, destructive, furious, torturous.

Enneagram Levels of Development: Healthy, Average, and Unhealthy

HEALTHY RANGE:
In the healthy range, you’re not overly tied to your self-image or identity. You feel free to explore and express yourself in authentic and dynamic ways. By letting go of rigid definitions of who you are, you naturally align with your values and act in ways that reflect your true self, effortlessly reinforcing your sense of purpose and wholeness.

  • Level 1 – Liberation (Ego transcended-balance and freedom)

  • Level 2 – Psychological Capacity (Ego is identified as an ideal-self)

  • Level 3 – Social Value (Ego operating in a constructive way)

AVERAGE RANGE:
In this range, some imbalance starts to show, and your focus narrows. You may become more preoccupied with your identity and how others perceive you. To maintain this image, you might rely on social roles, subtle manipulation, or trying to control situations, all in an effort to reinforce your sense of self.

  • Level 4  – Imbalance (Ego-role assumed, defences increased)

  • Level 5 – Interpersonal Control (Manipulative & Defended)

  • Level 6 – Overcompensation (Ego inflation, conflicts with others)

UNHEALTHY RANGE:
In the unhealthy range, your focus on your identity becomes so intense that it distorts your perception of reality. You may see yourself in a way that feels completely disconnected from how others experience you, creating a sense of isolation or misunderstanding.

  • Level 7 – Violation (Survival tactic, neurotic)

  • Level 8 – Delusion and Compulsion (Major personality disorder)

  • Level 9 – Pathological Destructiveness (Psychosis, breakdown).

AVERAGE RANGE

AND ITS LEVELS

4. Level of Imbalance / Fixation: IDEALISTIC REFORMER

At this level, Type 1s become overly focused on improvement—of themselves, others, and the world around them. They take on the role of “The Moral Teacher,” feeling an intense obligation to fix what’s wrong and convince others of the “right” way. Often dissatisfied with reality, they become driven, overly serious, and caught up in ideals, living by rigid “shoulds” and “musts” as they strive to reform and remedy everything.

5. Level of InterPersonal Control: ORDERLY PERSON

At this level, Type 1s become focused on creating consistent order in their inner and outer world, insisting on being seen as reasonable and objective. They become rigidly organized, holding their emotions and impulses tightly in check. This perfectionism often leads to irritability and impatience, as they feel compelled to correct others and themselves. Shadowed by guilt and anger, they strive to ensure everything fits their high ideals, often at the expense of connection.

6. Level of Over-Compensation: JUDGMENTAL PERFECTIONIST

At this level, Type 1s become harshly critical of themselves and others, driven by the need to prove their value and independence. They may undermine others by pointing out flaws or angrily insisting things be done their way. Stern and perfectionistic, they are rarely satisfied unless everything adheres to their rules. Impatient and fault-finding, they struggle to compromise, operating in a rigid mindset of “right vs. wrong.