Enneagram 6 – Healthy State Overview

Where Are You Right Now Enneagram 6?

When thriving, you combine your commitment with inner confidence and trust. This reflects your growth path toward Type 9 energy, where you find peace and harmony within yourself, fostering calm leadership. You bring stability and wisdom to those around you.

How This Shows Up: Signs You’re Here

You’re grounded, reliable, and resourceful. You balance caution with courage, trusting your inner wisdom to guide decisions. Your loyalty and thoughtfulness strengthen your relationships, and you’re able to support others without losing your own center.

I am reliable, alert, committed

How This Feels: Emotional Indicators

You feel grounded and secure, with a quiet confidence in your ability to handle life’s uncertainties. You trust yourself and your support system. For example, you might tackle a big project at work feeling prepared, knowing you can handle challenges as they arise. There’s a sense of calm resilience guiding your day.

WHAT’S FUELING THIS:

Common Triggers or Mindsets

You trust yourself and your ability to handle life’s challenges.
You feel supported by a strong community or network.
You find comfort in knowing you’ve prepared well for the future.

FINDING YOUR BALANCE

Take 5 deep breaths and remind yourself, “I can handle this.”
Spend time with someone who makes you feel safe and supported.
Break a task into small steps and focus on one step at a time.

Remember: This Is Temporary

You’re grounded and confident, trusting yourself and the world around you. Enjoy this space of calm and security—it’s a wonderful place to be. If doubts or worries creep in, remember that they’re natural and temporary. You have the strength and tools to return to this steady place whenever needed.

Celebrate Your Growth:

Right now, you’re grounded, calm, and trusting yourself—and that’s worth celebrating. You’ve worked hard to face uncertainty with confidence, and your inner strength shines. This balance is a daily practice, so remember to lean on your resilience and the tools that keep you steady. Trust that even if doubts arise, you can return to this strong and secure place.

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 6 at each Level

HEALTHY

1

Courageous, reliable, stable, inner-directed, supportive.

2

Loyal, hardworking, dependable, cooperative, community-oriented.

3

Dutiful, cautious, safety-conscious, thoughtful, grounded.

AVERAGE

4

Anxious, defensive, over-prepared, doubting, skeptical.

5

Fearful, suspicious, dependent, reactive, insecure.

6

Paranoid, accusatory, hyper-vigilant, controlling, irrational.

UNHEALTHY

7

Fear-driven, self-destructive, panicked, reckless, dependent.

8

Desperate, trapped, persecutory, severely anxious, isolated.

9

Hysterical, erratic, fragmented, irrational, terrified.

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).

HEALTHY RANGE

AND ITS LEVELS

1. Level of Liberation: VALIANT HERO

At this level, Type 6s release their need for external reassurance and step into true self-trust. No longer ruled by fear or doubt, they embody quiet confidence, becoming courageous leaders who inspire and uplift others. Independent yet deeply connected, they cultivate strong, cooperative relationships built on mutual respect. Grounded and emotionally open, they access their inner wisdom, feeling fully supported by life and the Universe itself.

2. Level of Psychological Capacity: ENGAGING FRIEND

At this level, Type 6s thrive in their ability to form deep, lasting bonds built on trust and loyalty. They see themselves as dependable and responsible, valuing strong relationships that provide security and mutual support. Warm and engaging, they naturally draw others in, creating connections through their affectionate and endearing nature. While highly alert and vigilant, they seek guidance from external sources rather than fully trusting their own inner wisdom.

3. Level of Social Value: COMMITTED WORKER

At this level, Type 6s dedicate themselves to creating stability and security, both for themselves and those around them. Hardworking and reliable, they take pride in being someone others can depend on, reinforcing their identity through loyalty and cooperation. They thrive in structured environments, contributing to communities and causes they deeply believe in. Disciplined and methodical, they bring a sense of order and responsibility to everything they do.

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