PCS Toolkit for an Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger

Join us as we start a 9 week series, providing each Enneagram type with specific tools to help tackle your PCS. After all, PCS season is here and we could all use some extra help prepping for a big move!

Keep an eye out for your PCS toolkit based on your Enneagram type:

March 2: Type 1, The Perfectionist

March 9: Type 2, The Giver

March 16: Type 3, The Achiever

March 23: Type 4, The Individualist

March 30: Type 5, The Investigator

April 6: Type 6, The Skeptic

April 13: Type 7, The Enthusiast

April 20: Type 8, The Challenger

April 27: Type 9, The Peacemaker

You may be wondering what an Enneagram is or what your Enneagram type is! An enneagram is a system that explains 9 types of personalities and the motivations, fears and dynamics of each. It is focused on understanding each other, focusing in on core emotions, motivations, and fears. All 9 types of personalities have their own driving force, and it's centered around an emotion. If you aren't sure what Enneagram type you are, you can find out here: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

For an Enneagram Type 8, or the Challenger, you've likely been the leader in your household regarding your PCS. Your desire to be powerful and avoid vulnerability has led you to take charge of this move. Your ideas and thoughts aren't to be argued with, as you have decided that what you say goes. 

Your PCS fear: You fear being powerless and vulnerable which makes it very hard to allow others in your world to help. Whether it be the movers or another family member, you stay strong and always put your foot down to protect yourself. 

Your core motivation: You have a desire to always in be in control, and you find that you can do that in almost every aspect of your life which makes you feel strong and limitless. 

So, how can an Enneagram Type 8 tackle a PCS? By using these 4 tips and the tools attached to this blog, you're sure to have a successful move!

Tip #1: Check in with yourself. Before making any big decisions about your PCS, check in with how you're feeling before responding based solely on your emotions. 

Tip #2: Vulnerability is strength. As an 8, it's important to see your vulnerability as something to be proud of. Whether you open up about how this move is affecting you, or you simply just allow yourself to feel an emotion, you are growing to be a better version of yourself. 

Tip #3: Set limits for yourself. As an 8, you are constantly pushing yourself to your limit or past your limit without even realizing it. While PCSing is stressful and there's a lot to be done, take time to rest and recover mentally and physically when needed. 

Tip #4: Don't be afraid to let someone else take the lead. As an 8, you are likely a great leader. However, sometimes there will be moments when you need to take a step a back and allow someone else to step up to the plate and handle the situation. This doesn't make you weak, it instead gives you a chance to see things from another perspective. 

Your PCS Toolkit involves a PCS checklist room by room to allow you to practice giving others some leadership! By using these checklists, you and your family can all contribute to the PCS. Take advantage of their help and assistance, and know that they can help you get the job done quicker.