Typology The ADD Method for Emotional Freedom with Enneagram One, Alicia Michelle
Aug 22, 2025
Alicia Michelle, an ICF certified Christian life coach and author of Emotional Confidence, shares her insights as an Enneagram One. She discusses the journey of self-discovery and the importance of emotional literacy. Alicia introduces her ADD method for effective emotional processing and emphasizes the need for compassion in managing the inner critic. The conversation touches on the complexity of emotions like guilt and anger and explores the balance of emotional sobriety through practical tools, offering listeners fresh perspectives on their emotional journeys.
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Mistyped For Years, Then Relief
- Alicia first thought she was a Type Three and resisted being typed as a One after taking Ian's assessment.
- Over time she recognized One traits fit better and felt relief and clarity about her patterns.
Achievement As Rule-Following, Not Image
- Alicia realized her people-pleasing and achievement drive were One strategies to follow rules and stay safe rather than Three image management.
- This reframe changed how she interprets her motives and reduces shame about past behavior.
Shame Plus Self-Anger Drives Control
- When Alicia makes mistakes she feels shame about letting others down and anger at herself for not predicting or fixing it.
- Stress amplifies her urge to overcontrol situations to avoid disappointment.
