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Wake Up, Sleepyhead! Your Enneagram Type is Calling

Ever had one of those moments where you catch yourself doing that thing you always do, like ghosting texts when overwhelmed or buying yet another self-help book only to let it collect dust? Well, The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up by Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes is here to lovingly shake you awake and say, “Hey, it’s time to meet the real you.”

What’s This Book About?

This isn’t just another Enneagram book that tells you you’re a Type 4 and should embrace your “uniqueness.” Nope. This book dives deep into how each type’s unconscious habits and fears keep them stuck in a loop. Think of it as a self-awareness boot camp that’s equal parts tough love and spiritual awakening.

The authors don’t just stop at describing your type; they hold up a mirror and make you face the shadowy bits of yourself—the ones you’d rather pretend don’t exist (we’re looking at you, Type 3s with your "everything’s fine" facade). But instead of shaming you, they guide you toward genuine transformation.


Why You’ll Love It (Even If You Think You’re “Above” Self-Help Books)

  1. It’s brutally honest but in a “best friend who wants the best for you” way.

    • No sugarcoating here. The book calls out the self-sabotaging behaviors of each type with surgical precision. You’ll cringe, you’ll nod, and you’ll grow.

  2. It helps you actually change.

    • Ever read a book, felt inspired, and then two weeks later, back to old habits? (Cough New Year’s resolutions cough). This book gives practical, actionable steps to break those patterns.

  3. It explains why you keep attracting the same problems.

    • Always end up in the same types of relationships? Feel stuck in the same emotional cycles? Surprise! It’s not just bad luck—it’s your Enneagram shadow at play.

  4. It’s a roadmap to waking up.

    • The title doesn’t lie. If you’ve ever felt like life is running on autopilot and you’re not sure how to break free, this book is your alarm clock.

The Bottom Line

Reading The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up is like having an enlightening conversation with an old, wise mentor—one who sees through your excuses but still believes in your potential. If you’re ready to understand yourself on a whole new level and finally stop hitting snooze on your personal growth, this book is a must-read.

Book Link: https://amzn.to/4bB88QO

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  1. FirdausMarch 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM

    Very interesting!
    How does this differentiate from mbti profiles though?

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    1. yazz007March 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks for your comment.

      MBTI focuses on how you think and interact with the world (16 types based on preferences like introversion vs. extraversion).

      Enneagram focuses on why you behave a certain way (9 types based on core motivations and fears).

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