Personal Resilience

Bouncing Back! is about rebounding from failure, poverty, illness, loneliness and tragedy. It is about discovering resilience we didn't know we had! It features stories of people who were broke, shattered, defeated — and they got back up. Author Andrew Matthews pinpoints 7 key things that resilient people do — that we can do too — and shares practical tips on how we can crush worry, build better habits — and think like happy people think.

Caregivers need care, too. Nurses are some of the hardest-working people around. Our jobs are demanding in so many ways, both physical and mental. We choose this profession to care for others, but that often means we forget to care for ourselves. When we push ourselves too hard, something has to give. It’s no surprise that burnout is a common phenomenon. Nurse Burnout is a guidebook for healthcare professionals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and lack of resilience.

As a US Navy Submariner, marathon runner, mountaineer, and cyclist, Jackson Sherry was certain his strength and tenacity were the epitome of resilience. He faced the true test when a near-fatal accident hospitalized him for five months, which ultimately left him paralyzed from the collar bones down. Through trial, error, and sheer perseverance, Jackson rebuilt his life entirely. From taking his first unassisted breath to completing two triathlons using only his arms, Jackson has overcome unimaginable struggles.

Are you constantly giving in to others at the expense of your well-being? Have you spent countless moments feeling overwhelmed, wondering how to uphold boundaries without compromising your relationships? Are you yearning for a life where you feel respected and at peace in your interactions? You're not alone if you've answered "yes" to any of these questions. Many individuals feel like they are losing themselves in the noise of others' demands and expectations.

In this audiobook, you will learn the benefits of emotional intelligence, particularly how you can use it to develop self-discipline. You will learn how to increase your mental toughness, willpower, and your self-control, and this will help your chances of succeeding in all areas of life. It teaches dozens of techniques that you can use to increase your emotional intelligence, and for each technique, and it has more than 80 exercises. Additionally, it contains a 30-day program of structured daily tasks and exercises which you can follow to acquire the best self-discipline habits.

What is it that causes you pain? Do you feel like you deserve a better life? Do you want to rekindle your sparkle and thrive again? In 11 simple but profound—plus three bonus—steps, Peggy Bareh has transformed many lives from barely surviving to thriving.

Relationships are complicated. Yet, it’s an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we’ll probably never use, we don’t get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of relationships - with a romantic partner, friends, family members, colleagues - in short, with anyone in any situation. Understanding these dynamics will help you make all your relationships healthier and more resilient.

We all want to stress less, but bubble baths and scented candles just aren't cutting it. Stress is pervasive. Most of us feel it, but we don’t quite know how to manage it. We’ve tried meditation apps and daily walks, but we still feel stressed. Managing your stress isn’t only about self-care activities (though they help), it’s also about understanding your values, what makes you tick, creating strong boundaries, and much more. Stress Less in 90 Days is a 12-week program that walks you through the foundations of stress management in bite-sized, achievable steps.

When motivational speaker Kate Gladdin was twenty years old, she woke up in the middle of the night to find out her older sister had died in a tragic road accident. Suddenly, everything she knew about her life, her future, and her family shattered in a heartbeat. Just like Gladdin, we all face loss in different ways every day, because adversity is a part of life. There's no getting around it—only through it—and the most vital tool we need to overcome the unexpected is resilience. It was this realization that led Gladdin to become a resilience expert, life coach, and motivational speaker.

Have you ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss’s voice? If so, you may have had anxiety at work. In this empathetic and wise guide, executive coaches and gurus of gratitude Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explore the causes of workplace stress and anxiety and the management practices that have proven successful in reducing tension and cultivating calm.

A simple guide to breathwork by a lauded expert that takes you through 25 simple practices for everyday situations, such as de-stressing, managing anger, falling asleep, connecting with others, and more.

In more than a decade on television, Vicky Pattison has had her fair share of ups and downs, from her rise to fame on Geordie Shore to her public break-up with her fiancé, her body confidence issues and debilitating anxiety. In The Secret to Happy, Vicky opens up about her darkest moments and shares the pearls of wisdom and hard-won lessons she's picked up along the way—to overcoming heartbreak, ending toxic relationships and managing her mental health—to help you find inner strength, accept imperfections and be true to yourself.

Whether you're a trauma survivor seeking healing, a therapist in search of evidence-based practices, or an individual focused on holistic self-improvement, Essentials of Somatic Therapy provides the compassionate guidance you need.

We all need help centering ourselves to serve ourselves and our world. In this small, beautiful book, the Kogi—a remote and ancient tribe in the mountains of Colombia—offer their learnings. They pose nine provocative questions to help people around the planet to spiritual peace.

In The Laughter Effect, Ros Ben-Moshe provides a roadmap to tap into the lighter side of life with laughter therapy. Ben-Moshe shares tips and tools to achieve an intentional state of being she calls the Laughter Effect—a way to elevate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion. When used regularly, it enhances resilience to stress, enabling you to respond to adversity and bounce forward with humor, levity, and grace.

Professor Sir David Omand, formerly both a director of GCHQ and the UK's Security and Intelligence Coordinator, shows how to manage crises in myriad forms, using methodologies employed by the British intelligence agencies. Through gripping examples from Professor Omand's storied career, this book will equip you with military intelligence techniques such as situational awareness and adaptive resilience that can be used in any crisis, from the professional to the personal.

Peak-performance psychologist Dr Alia Bojilova draws on her work with the SAS, Olympic athletes, modern leaders and successful entrepreneurs to help you unlock your potential in everyday life. Guiding you through a four-step process - to develop clearer awareness, deeper belonging, broader curiosity and stronger drive - The Resilience Toolkit will help you to embrace the unknown with greater confidence and teach you to recover faster from setbacks.

Unlock the power of timeless wisdom with this thoughtful collection of 40 meaningful quotes. Each quote is accompanied by simple explanations, real-life stories, and helpful advice to guide you through life’s ups and downs. Whether you want to grow as a person, improve your relationships, or find new motivation in your daily life, this book gives you the tools to take these lessons and apply them in easy, practical ways.

Emotions are a huge part of who we are, and few people can understand and control them. Today, in a world full of distractions, people don't pay enough attention to them. After all, being in charge of emotions allows you to have better control of your life. This is a great achievement which is not easy to reach, but it is worth striving for. You can't change the circumstances that happen to you, but you can control the way you choose to respond to it.

Réfléchissez un instant : combien de fois vous dites-vous chaque jour la phrase « Je suis tellement stressé » ou « Je n'ai pas le temps » ? En fait, le stress semble être devenu un compagnon de tous les instants dans le monde moderne. La liste des choses à faire ne diminue jamais et s'enrichit chaque jour de nouveaux éléments. Le stress augmente-t-il constamment ou est-ce simplement le bon moment de découvrir une nouvelle façon de faire face aux défis de la vie quotidienne ? - 94 % des travailleurs américains déclarent subir un stress sur leur lieu de travail.