Are you really ready for Thanksgiving?
Hi Thriver!
This week, I spoke at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. It was an amazing training on the Power of the Enneagram and within this training, we talked about the ways in which our personalities shift.
First, we talked about how our personality shifts during times of stress.
We know this happens.
We come to expect it and even plan for it.
We keep snacks around to stave off the pangs of "hangry," practice deep breathing so we are ready when our breath begins to shallow and pre-emptively set up mindset strategies to keep ourselves calm when faced with adversity.
We know stress changes us.
But our personality also shifts when we experience joy.
When we are in a state of joy, we experience a different set of emotional needs and hold different expectations of those around us than we do during our neutral emotional state.
The enneagram illustrates the model of these shifts through its intricately designed structure. It shows us how to stay in balance through the movement between these different aspects of ourselves.
How many times have you attended a holiday dinner, a wedding or a birthday party and someone got upset?
This is because we, often unknowingly, bring a different version of ourselves to the table...literally.
Whether Thanksgiving sends you into a state of joy or stress,
you are showing up differently than you would on a random Thursday.
As you become conscious of these emotional changes, you can feel empowered and have a better understanding of how to manage your own emotions as well as the expectations you may subconsciously be placing on your loved ones.
When we do this, we are empowered to create more positive memories from these joyous events.
As the beautiful late Maya Angelou taught,
"When we know better, we do better."
If you'd like to approach Thanksgiving dinner with more self-awareness this year, you can take this free enneagram test HERE and arrive at Thanksgiving dinner knowing what you are bringing to the table, physically as well as emotionally.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I am so grateful for you!
Much love,
Erin
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