levels of maturing for type 7

ecstatic appreciator
1: liberation
  • fully appreciate and internalize depth of their experience
  • grateful and connected to present
  • let go of forced joy and self-image
  • let go of belief that they require something particular to be fulfilled.
free-spirited optimist
2: psychological capacity
  • enthusiastic, excitable, spontaneous, reframing
  • “i am a happy, enthusiastic person”
  • emphasize enthusiasm, energy, spontaneity, optimism
  • reject gratitude for fullness of current experience and what they have
  • basic fear: being deprived and trapped in pain
  • basic desire: to be happy, free, and fulfilled.
accomplished generalist
3: social value
  • relate to others primarily through being prolific, realistic, and versatile (life is a banquet)
  • feel that they are good when they see themselves positively and get what they want
  • desire: to do the things that will ensure that i get what i need
  • strategy: reinforce and demonstrate self-image through trying new strategies.
wake-up call feeling that something better is available elsewhere
experienced sophisticate
4: imbalance (social role)
  • tend to feel that something better is available elsewhere
  • occupied, pleasure-oriented, trendy, acquisitive
  • desire to increase sources of stimulation and joy
  • social role of the energizer
  • wanting to bring joy and lightness to environment.
hyperactive extravert
5: interpersonal control
  • manipulate others by distracting them and demanding that their needs be met
  • gluttony (shadow) arises when they are greedy for more things and experiences
  • insist on being seen as happy and enthusiastic
  • desire to stay constantly excited and stimulated.
excessive materialist
6: overcompensation
  • easily feel trapped or deprived, flighty and unreliable
  • insensitive, impatient, selfish, dissatisfied
  • desire for instant gratification
  • undermine others by depriving them of experiences.
red flag fear my activities are bringing me pain and making me feel trapped
impulsive escapist
7: violation
  • uninhibited, seeking constant thrill or stimulation
  • impulsiveness borders on the juvenile, acting out whatever whim comes to mind
  • desire to avoid pain or anxiety at any cost
  • violate self-image of being energizer through callousness with others.

adapted from Riso & Hudson: Wisdom of the Enneagram