If you’re an Enneagram Two, you’re classified as “The Helper.” As described by The Enneagram Institute, Enneagram Two types are ”demonstrative, generous, people-pleasing, and possessive.” Due to their kind and caring nature, Type Twos can often be overlooked or taken advantage of due to their people-pleasing nature. On the flip side, they can be “privileged, naïve, and dependent,” as well as manipulative when trying to change how someone feels about them (via The Enneagram At Work).
What does this mean for you? If you relate to the above, you may be struggling with low self-esteem and a lack of appreciation due to your need for love and validation (via Bustle). This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Your natural inclination to help will earn you lots of friends, whereas your sensitive nature will allow you to empathize with others easily. The most important thing is not to forget about focusing on yourself! Helping others is great, but not if it comes at the cost of stretching yourself thin.
