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ISBN 10: 0891061703 
ISBN 13: 9780891061700
Author: Naomi L Quenk 

In Was That Really Me?, Naomi Quenk has provided the next giant step in applying Jung's model of development in healthy personalities. That step is to understand, accept, and learn to handle our hidden personality responsibly.

Updating the classic Beside Ourselves, Quenk has given us a way to understand this part of ourselves as well as a practical guide for turning what appears to be negative into a positive awareness that enhances our growth and effectiveness. People typically find this to be a surprisingly freeing experience.

Was That Really Me How Everyday Stress Brings Out Our Hidden Personality 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Unseen Influence: Stress and the Psyche

Chapter 1: The Ubiquity of Stress: More Than Just "Feeling Stressed"

• Defining Stress: Acute, Chronic, and Everything In Between
• The Fight, Flight, Freeze Response: Our Primal Wiring
• The Invisible Stressors: Micro-Aggressions and Daily Hassles
• How Stress Accumulates and Manifests

Chapter 2: What is Personality? A Quick Guide

• Beyond Superficial Traits: Exploring Core Tendencies
• Nature vs. Nurture: The Dance of Genetics and Environment
• The "Mask" We Wear: Social Roles and Expectations
• When the Mask Slips: Why Stress Changes Us

Chapter 3: The Stress-Personality Connection: Unveiling the Authentic Self

• Stress as a Magnifying Glass: Exaggerating Core Traits
• Stress as a Disruptor: Bypassing Our Usual Coping Mechanisms
• Primitive Brain vs. Rational Mind: When Logic Takes a Back Seat
• The "Shadow Self" and Its Emergence Under Pressure

Part II: Decoding Your Stress-Induced Personality

Chapter 4: The Communication Chameleon: How Stress Changes How We Talk

• From Diplomat to Dictator: The Shift in Tone
• Silence and Withdrawal: The Retreating Self
• Passive-Aggression and Indirect Attacks
• Active Listening Under Duress: A Vanishing Skill

Chapter 5: Decisions Under Pressure: The Risk-Taker, the Paralysed, the Perfectionist

• Impulse vs. Analysis: Our Decision-Making Styles Distorted
• The Fear of Failure: Leading to Inaction or Overwhelm
• Black-and-White Thinking: Losing Nuance in Crisis
• Reconsidering "Good" vs. "Bad" Choices Under Stress

Chapter 6: Relationships Under Strain: Love, Conflict, and Distance

• The Blamer, the Victim, the Controller: Stress Roles in Relationships
• Empathy Erosion: When Others' Feelings Fade
• The Need for Space vs. The Need for Closeness
• Rebuilding Bridges After Stress-Induced Spats

Chapter 7: The Productive Paradox: Performance Under Pressure

• Procrastination vs. Hyper-Productivity
• The Burnout Cycle: Pushing Beyond Limits
• Creativity Block vs. Breakthroughs
• The Cost of "Pushing Through"

Part III: Reclaiming Your Narrative: Managing and Integrating Your Hidden Self

Chapter 8: Identifying Your Stress Triggers and Patterns

• Self-Observation: Becoming a Detective of Your Own Behavior
• Journaling and Reflection: Mapping Your Responses
• Identifying Your "Stress Signature": Physical, Emotional, Behavioral Cues
• The Power of Early Detection

Chapter 9: Tools for Taming the Hidden Self

• Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques: Returning to the Present
• Emotional Regulation: Naming It to Tame It
• Boundary Setting: Protecting Your Inner Resources
• Prioritization and Delegation: Reducing Overwhelm

Chapter 10: Building Resilience: Fortifying Your Core Personality

• Stress Inoculation: Preparing for Future Challenges
• Cultivating Self-Compassion: Embracing Imperfection
• The Role of Physical Well-being: Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise
• Building a Strong Support System

Chapter 11: Embracing Authenticity: Integrating the "Hidden" and the "Known"

• Learning from Your Stress Responses: What Are They Telling You?
• Reframing "Flaws" as Survival Mechanisms
• Forgiveness: For Yourself and Others

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