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LOYALIST / DEVIL'S ADVOCATE / GATEKEEPER

pragmatism

I want to be prepared for every possible turn of events. Thanks to that, nothing will catch me off guard.

trust

I am loyal to my loved ones. I will never do anything against the people who have placed their trust in me.

conscientiousness

I meticulously carry out the tasks and duties entrusted to me. Putting them off causes unnecessary stress.

caution

Every decision should be properly considered in terms of potential risk, consequences and repercussions.

vigilance

Danger can come from any direction. I am constantly scanning my surroundings for signs of danger.

SIX she is fully aware of what could go wrong. She spends a lot of time pondering what the worst-case scenario might look like. This, in turn, means there is no one else in the world so well prepared to face crises. Type Six wants to avoid every possible threat so much that they are properly equipped to survive in the face of minor and major disasters. She is fully aware of the dangers lurking for her at every turn. She doesn't leave the house without a charger, power bank, portable first aid kit, snack, water, pepper spray... whatever she considers essential for her sense of security.

Care for well-being – both one's own and that of one's nearest and dearest, makes Sixes wonderful carer and friend. However, most of her cautious behaviours are rooted in a deep-seated fear and lack of trust in people and the world. The Six is deeply convinced that everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. A person in whom this type of pattern dominates does not even trust themselves. They are constantly accompanied by a sense of self-doubt, and the memory of past mistakes paralyses the actions and decisions that need to be made in the present. The Six is reluctant to trust people they do not know. They question the opinions of those regarded as authorities – calling into question whether they are aware of the threats that are obvious to the Six. This mistrust causes the Six to live in a state of constant tension. The ever-present lack of a sense of security means she is unable to fully relax and draw breath. 

The sense of threat in which it is stuck SIX, sometimes leading to the development of compulsive behaviours. The world of the Six is full of potential obstacles, problems and threats, which is why it stubbornly seeks out or creates procedures and structures that make the world more orderly and predictable. It finds a sense of security in the familiar, routine and predictable. The Six constantly operates in a state of heightened vigilance. It watches out for any red flags on the horizon signalling yet another potential danger. As soon as it notices such a sign, it engages all its resources to prepare for the worst-case scenario. 

This does not mean that SIX she doesn't necessarily have to suffer from any specific phobias. Rather, she believes that absolutely everything can go wrong. In her view, that is precisely what happens in the majority of cases. On the other hand, counterphobic Sixes prefer to throw themselves into the thick of what terrifies them the most, so that the “worst” is quickly over and done with. 

As a child SIX She frequently experienced a lack of a sense of security. She became convinced that people's behaviour is unpredictable and that one should not drop one's guard when interacting with them. Her spontaneous need for trust becomes secondary to the necessity of constantly registering threats and protecting herself from them.

HEALTHY IDENTITY
95%

Healthy Sixes are exceptionally brave individuals. They answer the call to fulfil their mission, pursuing it with determination and persistence. They are fully aware of their fears and anxieties, but do not allow them to stop them from taking action. They have learned this lesson themselves, and now teach others how to trust their own inner GPS and distinguish genuine guidance from less trustworthy advisors. Harmonised Sixes are active, engaged and full of warmth. They have an excellent sense of humour and it is easy to find common ground with them. People love being in their company

AVERAGE IDENTITY
65%

The healthy Six trusts that everything will work out. In contrast, a Six whose balance is disturbed worries about what could go wrong. They work hard to build systems that protect against various types of errors and difficulties. A Six in this state looks outside of themselves for sources of support and guidance. They take on too many responsibilities and overwork themselves. Then they undermine whether what they have committed to is valuable and trustworthy. Ambivalence, reactivity and constant hesitation mean that others are never sure where they currently stand in a relationship or cooperation with a Six. The Six's constant suspicion and paranoia lead to hostile, defensive behaviour – blaming others and projecting their own fears onto them. 

Identity Crisis
35%

When Six is completely thrown off balance, fear takes full control over her. She is ready to go to any lengths to ensure a sense of security. She becomes extremely fearful, volatile and distrustful, while at the same time searching for a strong authority figure to lean on. In such a state, she becomes susceptible to various kinds of self-destructive actions and to joining groups or cults meant to provide her with emotional and/or physical shelter. The irrational actions taken by Six in this state are intended to provide protection against imagined threat, even at the expense of her own well-being. She is unable to place her trust even in the people closest to her. 

“IF I CANNOT FIX IT, NOBODY CAN”

 

– SZÓSTEK motto

SIX IS NEEDED

  • certainty that it is prepared for any possible situation it might find itself in
  • the feeling that someone will guide her, give her support and look after her
  • sense of belonging to a community / group / family

SZÓSTKA OBAWIA SIĘ

  • being unprepared to face upcoming dangers and defenceless against emerging problems
  • inability to adequately care for loved ones
  • placing trust in the wrong people

STRENGTHS

  • awareness of threats that others do not perceive
  • intuitive sense of whether a given person or situation is safe, friendly, genuine/real, or potentially troublesome
  • ability to think strategically and foresee potential scenarios
  • care and loyalty towards the community / family / group to which one belongs
  • spotting solutions to almost any problem

Disadvantages

  • paralysing risk aversion
  • proneness to panic
  • excessive emotionality
  • resistance to change and novelty
  • cynicism
  • suspicion
  • reactivity 

WHAT I MIGHT FEEL AS A SIX

  • I am afraid of abandonment. The only way to avoid it is to trust no one. Not even myself. 
  • I worry that I might miss something and as a result not be prepared to face the upcoming difficulties.
  • My anxiety stirs in me a need to protect my loved ones – I know how dangerous the world is and I want to shield them from it.

LIES BELIEVED BY THE NUMBER SIX

  • I cannot trust myself. 
  • I always need to have a worked-out plan. 
  • Fear has power over me. 
  • Nothing will be all right. 
  • I do not belong anywhere.

UNHEALTHY IDENTITY / STRESS / CHAOS

Disintegration
TOWARDS 3
In a state of disintegration, the Six takes on the unhealthy traits of the Three. Feeling as though they are losing their footing, they project their fears onto other people. They become excessively absorbed in their own image. They engage in unhealthy competition. Instead of facing their accompanying anxiety and fear head-on, they throw themselves into a whirlwind of tasks. They lose their ability to analyse potential risk, and instead react impulsively to every signal and stimulus from their surroundings.

HEALTHY IDENTITY / WELLBEING / DEVELOPMENT

Integration
TOWARDS 9
In the state of integration, the Six finally begins to understand that she does not need to remain in a state of heightened vigilance all the time. She is able to relax and nurture a sense that everything will be alright – both for herself and her loved ones. Thanks to this calming down, the Six can finally form an empathetic bond with others. The ability to unite people and communities awakens within her. While in the state of integration, the Six gives others a true sense of security, resulting from the combination of her natural preparedness for various situations along with the peace and harmony that is characteristic of the Nine. 

Signature quotes

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    “There is still a possibility that XYZ will happen, and then everything will certainly collapse!”
    SIX
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    “I need to prepare well for this trip. I feel responsible for my group.”.
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    “Where are the emergency exits in this room? Perhaps let's sit closer to the door.”
    SIX
KNOW YOUR TYPE

Enneagram

The Enneagram is a system that organises both human potential, made up of its strengths and bright sides, and its deepest shadows, flaws and frustrations. It reveals how our identity is constructed and what stimuli bring out the best – but also the worst – in us. It allows for a deep understanding of which subconscious patterns drive our behaviours, influence our decisions and either facilitate or hinder the execution of everyday tasks.

The Enneagram reveals nine fundamental personality types. Each of them is guided in life by a different motivation, leans towards different things, and tries to stay away from different things. 

PERFORM TEST PERFORM TEST
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Nine

Arbitrator / Mediator / Settler
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JEDYNKA

Reformer / Perfectionist / Pedant
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Number two

Assistant / Donor / Carer
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Trojka

Conqueror / Member of the action
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FOUR

Individualist / Tragic romantic / Eccentric
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High five

Investigator / Thinker / Observer
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SIX

Loyalist / Devil's advocate / Guardian
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SEVEN

Enthusiast / Epicurean / Visionary
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Figure-of-eight

Leader / Boss / Warrior