Enneagram Type 1 - The Perfectionist

People who are Enneagram type 1 value principles and integrity and are motivated to be good and just. Their name comes from their quest for perfection and self-control. Integrity and quality will also be important to them. Some tend to value standards, principles and structure.

Food for thought for the 1 :

"The world is imperfect and I have to work to make it better. I must be good / just / perfect and avoid mistakes. I must distinguish between right and wrong and work diligently to make the world a better place.

Characteristics of the Enneagram Type 1

In a few words :

• Principles: those who value integrity and want to set an example. They stand up for what is right and good.
• Objective: able to see and judge details, people and situations objectively, without emotion.
• Conscientious: Reliable and responsible, Enneatypes One keep their word and see things through to the end. They can't stand injustice.
• Structured: Un individuals like to structure things and are naturally good at organising, prioritising and creating order.
• Quality-conscious: They have an eye for detail and are attentive to quality standards and the application of rules and procedures.
• Typical action patterns: The centre of action in the Enneagram (the body). Enneatypes One focus on the present moment and the main feeling that accompanies it is anger, which in their case is seen as tension (or internal anger).

Blind spots :

1. Some may appear critical or impatient even when they are trying to be constructive in their interactions with others.
2. Some may be unaware of the extent to which irritation, anger and resentment manifest themselves in body language despite their best efforts to control and suppress these emotions.
3. When feeling righteous about an issue, Uns may find it difficult to move from this righteous position to accepting that others may also have a valid and different perspective/response.