This book was an interesting look into your Enneagram type and what that tells you about how you should be caring for yourself. I'm dominantly Type 2, so it was interesting to see a fairly accurate image of how I interact with the world and the things that I should be doing in order to keep myself healthy. The most interesting thing to me was a correlation between self-care activities I've been doing that I find the most restorative and the ones recommended in the book for Type 2s. It definitely put a new perspective on why certain self-care practices work better for me.

I quite liked this one! I find that I have a love-hate relationship with books about the enneagram because they simultaneously teach me a lot about myself while also calling me out on my weaknesses. This one was no exception! I liked the focus on self-care based on each of the types. I would like to get a copy of this one for my shelves to refer back to.

Full disclosure: i really only read my own type section and skimmed the rest. The enneagram is so fascinating and this was a good, easy to digest look at how to be the best version of your type.

I really enjoyed this book. There is information on every single type, how to take care of your own type, and a bonus section onhow to take care of someone else in your life if they are that type. I got some great ideas on how to function better for my type and my secondary (wing) type, and I loved reading through the other sections to better understand how to care for my husband's and friends' types. This was a quick, easy read.

Take Care of Your Type by Christina S. Wilcox is a book written to share self care strategies specific to an individuals enneagram number. The book is organized easily and uses attractive fonts. The writing is easy to read and headers throughout help the ease of reading. This book is not as deep of a dive into enneagram that some other books have done, but the self care strategies were aligned well with each of the types which made the book focused. I recommend this book for those who are familiar with the enneagram and are only interested in identifying self care strategies.

Huge thanks to Tiller Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this whole book. I was tempted to just skip to my type but went from the beginning to the ends
. It gave me some solid ideas for caring for family member that are a different type and how to support them in their journey.

This gentle guide helps people recognize the self-care routines and personal growth choices that may be most necessary for them based on their Enneagram type. The author explains at the beginning that this is not a bubble bath type of self-care book, but that it focuses on the choices that people can make to overcome their personal struggles, offset their weaknesses, and shore up their strengths. I found this book very insightful, and value the different perspective on self-care.

As an Enneagram One, I am particularly inclined to be scornful of self-care messages that tell you that you are "perfect," should do everything that you want, and should fulfill all of your desires and motivations before thinking about others. This book helps readers conceptualize self-care as a process of attending to your own deep needs and inner work in order to be a better person, lead a more fulfilled life, and engage in healthier relationships with other people. I really appreciate that approach.

I ended up skimming through some of the chapters that involved types that I don't identify with or recognize within my closest circles, but I hugely enjoyed the ones that felt immediate and necessary to me, and trust that this means that other people will identify just as deeply with the chapters that I skimmed. This is a great resource for people who are familiar with the Enneagram but unsure how to make practical life choices based on their self-knowledge, and it is also a good introduction to the personality system for someone who has yet to type themselves.

This book covers enough information to meet the needs of both audiences, and each chapter also includes perspectives on how people can understand and support loved ones with that chapter's Enneagram type. I think that this can be a helpful resource for a lot of people, and may be a great book for couples or close friends to read together and discuss to get the most out of the ideas and help each other put them into practice.

I always see posts on Instagram for enneagram types. This book is great for someone obsessed with learning about their type or new to the concept. This digs deeper to dive into the self help sector.

Very different and unique book that was an interesting and helpful read. I think this is a nice change/addition to the self help category.

Yikes. A 22 year old with a book deal on the ins and outs of the Enneagram? Oof. I'm sorry--there are many other sources to get Enneagram perspectives from. This book is more reason why the Enneagram needs psychological and scientific studies, or literally everyone and their kid is an expert on it and can get a book deal because of their Instagram followers. Sigh. A real disappointment for me.

I was confused by this approach to enneagrams which provided no sorting or assessment. Instead readers are encouraged to self identify by reading through the enneagrams and finding those that they most identify with. Given many people have a poor understanding of themselves, I question this approach. The author notes that usually enneagram work is conducted in consultation with an expert, which I suppose this book is intended to take the place of. I, however, feel it is a poor substitute.

This was a very readable book with easy to implement ideas for self care for each enneagram type. It's somewhere in the middle of the enneagram knowledge scale; you really need to already know your type going into this one but the overview and advice is too basic if you're an advanced enneagram scholar. I was right in that middle ground myself so it worked for me. I liked that it was both advice for each type and then advice for other people to know how to best support each type - it gave me some good perspective on my relationships with others whose enneagram types I know.

A thoughtful review of the different enneagram types, insightful, if overtly dumbed down, pop-culture-y, and streamlined. A worth while read all the same.

Five stars to “Take Care of Your Type: An Enneagram Guide to Self-Care” by Christina S. Wilcox.

If you know me, you know I love the enneagram, and you also know I am about as Type 3 as one can get.

I’ve read a lot of Enneagram books, but I loved the focus this book had on REAL self-care. Maybe it’s because the author is also a Type 3, but I was nodding my head along to everything the author said about my type. The self-care tips here are thorough, actionable, and not always easy. I also loved the sections on how to take care of each type. My best friends are a 2, 6, and 9. My husband is a 4. It was cool to read about ways I can support them and be a better friend/spouse.

I was skeptical that this book wouldn’t have anything new to offer, but boy was I wrong! I highly recommend this for an Enneagram lovers out there!

Thanks to NetGalley and Tiller Press for the ARC!

This book is unique because it focuses on how each type of the Enneagram can practice and embrace their own form of self-care. Christina walks the reader through a brief description of each type and suggests several ways for each type to extend some love and grace to themselves, both emotionally and physically. I liked how each chapter has a section that focuses on how other Enneagram types can care for that specific type. It’s clear that Christina knows the Enneagram through and through, and I appreciate the fact that she encourages readers to approach and interact with each type with empathy and compassion. However, this book is definitely more of a high-level look at each type rather than a comprehensive, in-depth study. I’ve read quite a bit on the Enneagram, so I really didn’t take away anything new from this book. However, it would be a great book for those who are learning more about the types and looking for a book that’s approachable and easy to understand.

An insightful snapshot of enneagram types for individuals looking to better understand themselves and those around them.

There are many books about the enneagram, but this is the only one that specifically addresses self-care (self-care as in caring for your mental and emotional well-being). There is one chapter for each enneagram type, and I like that it talks about both how to care for yourself and how to care for your loved ones. It is not an introduction to the enneagram, so read another book first to determine your type.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Enneangrams are something I always want to learn more about so I was excited to read this one. Type 8 here ya'll! Every single thing they said is a Type 8 explains me! There was not much helpful information on self care for Type 8, but we are tough!

I’ve read scads of Enneagram books, but not one like this offering self-care tips for my specific type, the Individualist. I’m to:

*Stop procrastinating
*Accept life as it is
*Realize that ordinary is fine
*Know I’m not what I create

These are apt steps for someone who wants to stand out as a talented, one-of-a-kind creative.

The book also offers self-care ideas for the other eight Enneagram types, plus tips on how partners can provide support.

A unique and very helpful guide to better understanding yourself.

Pub Date 15 Dec 2020

Thanks to the author, Tiller Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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