ENNEAGRAM & STRESS || TYPE 8

Life with an Eight in tight quarters can be a blast. When they’re healthy and skillful in their type they’re often the most popular number on the Enneagram. And with good reason—they’re energetic, inspire confidence, and mobilize people to act.

So when times are hard you want a healthy Eight in the mix. They love a challenge to overcome.

That said, when stressed and unskilled in their number, Eights can be hell on wheels. They are commanding personalities who need to be in control.

If you are an Eight or have an Eight in your life, here is a video with a few tips to help Eights realize their best selves in these scary times.

PS: Don’t miss my Instagram Live Q & A on Monday, April 13, 2020.
You’ll have a chance to ask questions not answered in this series. Make sure to follow me on Instagram at @ianmorgancron.

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[EmpoweredLivingwithLori]

I loved the insight into this number. I'm an 8w9. However, I have a question-- I see myself as not wanting to BE controlled and am fine letting someone else have control IF they are a competent leader. I also don't normally just step up and take over UNLESS no one else is. Is it really that we want control? or that we don't want to BE controlled? I usually observe first before deciding if my leadership is needed. I have to watch myself to make sure I don't overwhelm others with my 8-ness and not "bowl them over". I am passionate but not everyone shares that same feeling. It is HARD because in my head I'm like "Why don't you care as much as I do?" lol

[m.s.latina]

Thank you. I just found this channel and these 8 videos are helpful; as I am an 8 and am fairly new to the world of enneagram. I just stated the other day that I'm tired of feeling like I'm "too much" for people, and I think it's a them problem, not a me problem, but this video taught me to see it other wise.

[FilmAshton]

Long wait from One to Eight! Thanks for this episode Ian & Anthony! I'm a Social 8w7. I find that I like the Enneagram has helped me to be a better coworker. I am a Communications Manager on a church staff. This has been a trying time for our staff for sure.

[luanneaustin]

How about your next series: How to deal with the stress of each of the numbers?

[johnharney]

I'm an 8 married to a 9 with a 4 and a 7 as sons in a stay at home world. It has been good, challenging and eye opening at times. Thanks for this, although I didn't particularly "enjoy" it. The description is unfortunately spot on. Trying to stay healthy, happy and useful on Ohio.

[clintonsmistress]

Your larger than life presence can take over spaces. THAT IS A WORD for us 8’s!

[lesliepfau]

Gosh. I've always been told I'm too much.

[mrskelseydw]

Eight here and in my happiest moments I have definitely***, had others pipe up and say how absolutely hilarious I can be. 😅

[marienguessan]

I'm a 4 but I do have a question. I know we feel that 8 can be too much to us, however is that "too much" from a real and healthy perspective without denying who they are or much of the "too much" is just perceived only from and based on our paradigm or discomfort. Aren't we denying them sometimes who they are for our own comfort? Will we feel be fine being denied who we are for only others comfort?
I mean that's a question that popped up in my mind, some clarifications might help

[chrisotperdean]

I am a Estp male 8w7, try to control or work off my exaggerated in pulses. Exerting more control with people who need it and giving people more drive for freedoms is the only thing that's helped

[tracyaguon]

I have never been able to distinguish if I am an 8 or a 2. I know where I go in stress...scary! But I can be wicked funny. I like to help others, but sometimes it is more like "lead, follow, or get out of the way". I won't enable others, but it feels rewarding to help someone with a resource that empowers them - especially rewarding when I see their eyes light up like "I get it!"

[AdamParish]

Thanks for doing this during this time.

[OOOOI]

There's a difference between allowing yourself to be vulnerable with a close friend which I think 8 are great at, versus people who feel sorry for themselves and expect everyone else too as well, it's repulsive

[njmamaplansmichelle]

I have a terrible time enjoying little things.

[Dani-joyr]

Great 👍 Thanks 🙏😆🤝💪💪’more energy than needed’- 🙏 amen🙏Being ENFJ-8, full on🤦‍♀️Poor my hubby 🤫😅😂🤣☺️ps. ‘Too much’- my second name😳🥺😢

[DL-yxkz]

To me, this is a perfect description of our President. Bless his heart, and God help those around him who are trying to keep up with him!