Core Need/Motivation
Type Sevens have a need for diversity and fun in order to avoid pain or negativity in their environment.

Characteristics
Type Sevens are optimistic, idea-oriented, practical, and improvisational.

Description
Type Sevens avoid negativity in pursuit of positivity. They epitomize the human tendency to move from pain to pleasure, which is why their minds are full of novel ideas. Things that are new and different energize Type Sevens, and they can have an insatiable appetite for the new and exciting. They can come across as easily distracted, and while this is partly true, their ideas often develop through conversations and research. Their thoughts, ideas, and plans can evolve more than those of other types.

Type Sevens might plan, but they trust their ability to both improvise and recognize opportunities as they arise. Their driving belief is that if you focus on the optimal goal, you can achieve it. They process information rapidly, which can come across as impatience. Endless discussions about problems or repetitive conversations feel ineffective and can increase their impatience. 

For Type Sevens, motion and progress is their default. As a result, they enjoy starting new and challenging endeavors. They are drawn to challenges that haven't been solved by others and then inspire others toward that vision.

Primary Center: Head/Intellectual 

Type Sevens live in their heads, thinking about and planning for future, exciting endeavors. They can retreat from painful, negative experiences or feelings by going to their thoughts and imagination. In this way, they have trouble being in the reality of the moment.

The Gifts of Type Sevens

Type Sevens can see the positive in most situations. They can inspire people with a new vision or a new way of seeing one’s current situation. They are often energetic, adventurous, playful, imaginative, and bring joy to the world around them.

The Challenges of Type Sevens

Type Sevens have very little tolerance for the mundane or boring. Given their desire to try all the good things of the world, they often jump around from one experience to another, having trouble with commitment. Type Sevens rebel against limits being placed on them. People might see Type Sevens as self-absorbed, impatient, or flighty.

Communication with Type Sevens

Type Sevens’ communication style is upbeat, fast-paced, and energetic.

When relating to Type Sevens, try joining them in their ideas, and let them know you appreciate their creativity and joy. When you have needs, ask directly, but try not to make them feel trapped by just one way of doing things.