Core Motivation:
feel seen;
Action Goal: be everywhere at once
Type 6 people are the most
psychologically complex of the 9 types. They frequently shift their focus, and
cycle through various tasks, goals and emotional states as a matter of
course. Their propensity for
perpetual multitasking acts as both a superpower and an Achilles heel. At their happiest, 6 types can be
compared to a waiter balancing a huge tray of dishes and glasses on their
head. When stressed, 6 types lose
connection to their unified life, and can appear scattered or anxious.
Internally, they can experience a sense of urgency about not ‘missing
anything,’ as someone juggling a bunch of soup bowls might feel. Type 6 people tend to be sensitive to
subtle mood shifts in the people around them. This sensitivity can trigger the type 6 person into their
own unsettled emotional state.
If you are wondering if someone you
know is a type 6, it may help to ask the following questions:
1. Are they
generally social?
2. Do they seem
to have many ‘irons in the fire’ at all times?
3. Do they
often express an unsettled feeling?
4. Can they
seem hyper-sensitive to the way others relate to them?
5. Does their
attention shift frequently?
6. Are they
hyper-vigilant with regard to certain concerns?
All of these statements would be
true for most 6 types. As always,
wings influence the core type, so there may be minor exceptions. On a personal level, I think 6
types could be compatible with 2 types, 3 types, and 9 types. If you have a family member or
co-worker who is a type 6, it is reasonable to assume that they are managing
many different (possibly conflicting) thoughts and feelings within themselves
on an ongoing basis.
Maintaining direct communication (that doesn’t leave them guessing and
worrying) is likely to serve your relationship well.
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