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Pulled by environmental claims

In what ways did I just go along with others’ agendas? How did I forget myself by merging into others? When did I get sidetracked into secondary pursuits such as chores and familiar or habitual things? What happened to my real priorities?

Basis: Feeling unimportant or needing to blend in as a way of coping, Nines’ attention goes toward what or who is around them and away from themselves and their own priorities.

Indecision and resistance

Have I been trying to sort out all the different points of view? Going over equally compelling details or concepts? When did I drag my feet or feel my resistance? How have I alternated between complying and opposing? How did my anger come up? Stubbornness?

Basis: Because Nines focus on others’ views, they are often inattentive to their own perspective and become indecisive or stubborn.

Comfort/discomfort

How have I been influenced by wanting things to be comfortable? Familiar? How did I respond when tension or discomfort came up? When conflict emerged?

Basis: Nines settle for going along to get along as coping strategy to bring comfort and satisfaction. Conflict naturally interferes with this strategy.

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