The Voice in My Head (and What I’m Learning to Say Back)

My coach recently had me take the Enneagram personality test. The results? I’m a Type 3 – the Competitive Achiever 🏆.

Funny enough, a few months ago I took a different version and came out as a Type 1 – the Strict Perfectionist 📏.
Neither one sounds super flattering, right? 😅 But... they both hit close to home.

Type 3s are described as practical, driven, image-conscious, and focused on success 💼✨. We’re competitive, willing to make sacrifices, and often take on way too much. At our best, we learn to lead with authenticity, not just achievement 💖.

Yep. That’s definitely me.
And yet—I’m also so insecure. 😔

Launching this business has stretched me to the limit.
My inner critic is loud and relentless.
What will people think?
Who do you think you are, giving advice?
What if this fails? What if you go broke? 💸

So. Many. What ifs. 😩

But here’s what I’m learning to say back:
What if it works out? 🌈
What if this actually becomes everything you hoped it would be?

I like that ending better. (Shoutout to Choose Your Own Adventure: Blog 1 📚)
Because the truth is—the only person holding me back is me. 🙋‍♀️

Take a breath. 🧘‍♀️
You’re in control.
You’ve got this. 💪

Until next time,
Maria 💕