Personal Resilience

Whispers of the Heart: True Stories About Love and Wisdom Sixteen Women. Sixteen Stories. One Powerful Collection Love is the thread that binds us all—whether it’s the unbreakable bond of friendship, the devotion to a cherished fur baby, the journey to self-love, or the enduring strength of unconditional love. In Whispers of the Heart, sixteen remarkable women from the Women Like Me Community open their hearts and share their deeply personal experiences with love in all its forms. Through heartfelt true stories, touching poetry, and words of wisdom, they remind us that love is not just ...

Katrina. Haiti. BP. Fukushima. The Great Recession. Those are just a few of the catastrophic disruptions the world has endured in recent years. As we try to respond to such crises, key questions arise: What causes one system to break under great stress and another to rebound? How much change can a complex system absorb while still retaining its purpose and function? What characteristics make it adaptive to change? Provocative and eye-opening, Resilience sheds light on the nature of change.

Most of us at some point in our lives will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, assault, or a natural disaster. Resilience refers to the ability to "bounce back" after encountering difficulty. This book provides a guide to building emotional, mental, and physical resilience by presenting ten factors to help anyone become more resilient to life's challenges. Specific resilience factors such as facing fear, optimism, and social support are described through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors.

Break free from burnout and reclaim your energy—even if you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. Do you wake up already tired, juggling work and life while feeling like you’re falling behind on all fronts? Do you crave rest and relief, but feel stuck—unable to slow down or step away? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Burnout is more than fatigue—it’s an exhausting cycle that drains your energy and joy. But there is a way out. The Burnout Solution offers clear, science-backed, and holistic strategies to help you restore balance, reduce stress, and build lasting resilience.

After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt had a decision to make: Should he give up on faith or practice what he preached and trust that with God all things are possible? In I Am Weak, I Am Strong, Jay chronicles his journey of turning toward Jesus even when circumstances urged him to turn away. Faith in action for Jay included competing in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. His race was a grand gesture of love for his young daughter—and a call to resilience for all of us. I Am Weak, I Am Strong reminds us that our true "superpower" comes from God.

The time to harness the power of resilience is now! We all get knocked down in life, whether personal, business, physical, or emotional setbacks. Chalene shows us in this book how to utilize the power of resilience to face hardships head-on, rise again, and ultimately lead a positive, fulfilling life.

Life’s journey isn’t always a walk in the park, but there are ways of forging your own path. This book of simple but effective tools and tips will help you to build your inner reserves and bounce back from adversity stronger than ever.

Breaking Through Success: A Guide to Overcoming the Hidden Obstacles Success isn’t always what it seems. While many people dream of achieving fame, fortune, and recognition, few are prepared for the hidden challenges that come with it. Breaking Through Success pulls back the curtain on the untold pressures of success—from perfectionism and public scrutiny to the fear of letting others down and the struggle to stay relevant in an ever-changing world. In this insightful and practical guide, you’ll discover how to overcome the mental and emotional obstacles that often accompany ...

Stoicism has a lot to offer that is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago—its guiding purpose was to help us to live better lives. The Stoic golden rule was that "we can't control external events, but we can choose how to respond to them". This idea can have a profound effect on how we exist in the world.

Life is messy, the process of cleansing and healing is hard, and the only way is through. But what if the process of 'sorting through' didn't have to feel as draining as it often does? What if there were a way of resolving life's mess that could set you upon a path of discovering deeper and truer versions of yourself? What if the mess that comes up along the way liberated you into living an integrated blossoming life? In The Power of Mess Samantha Lourie offers a way of working through the messy aspects of life that develops a sense of resilience and a quiet assurance that we will be okay.

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.

Overwhelm and burnout have become commonplace descriptions in our society. So many of us move from stressor to stressor, relying on coffee and alcohol to get us up in the morning and down in the evening. We buy our “rhythm” at the store and our bodies pay the price. So many of us are skating on the surface of our true nature, our natural rhythm. We “hold it together” in rigidity and inflexibility until we fall apart, forever the servant of the ego and mind at the expense of who we really are, and what it really means to be human.

While on the campaign trail, Elizabeth Edwards met many others who have had to contend with serious adversity in their lives, and in Resilience, she draws on their experiences as well as her own, crafting an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on the gifts we can find among life's biggest challenges.

A gripping adventure novel set on a deserted island in the South Pacific during the late 19th century. In "Terror and Survival," embark on a journey filled with tension and transformation as Oscar Liam Smith-Jones, a once-privileged intellectual, finds himself marooned on an uncharted island. Stripped of his comfort and security after a harrowing shipwreck, Oscar must confront not only the fierce elements of nature but also the menacing creatures that lurk in the shadows of his new reality. This story is a riveting exploration of resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit of survival. ...

Award-winning BBC broadcaster, TV personality and DJ Adele Roberts was diagnosed with bowel cancer on the first of October 2021. In the months that followed, with her partner Kate Holderness alongside her, she fought very publicly through the challenges of chemotherapy and life with a stoma, whom she named Audrey. Adele's legions of fans avidly followed this remarkable journey, struck by her determination, her stoicism, and above all the resolute positivity that she and Kate demonstrated despite the many hurdles they faced along the way.

We assume that heroes are wired differently from the rest of us. They overcome fear, doubt and pain to thrive under the most challenging conditions. But the only difference between them and us is choosing resilience: the ability to dig deep and be curious enough to explore life at the edge of possibility. In this practical handbook on building and sustaining your own resilience, peak-performance psychologist Dr. Alia Bojilova draws on her work with the SAS, Olympic athletes, contemporary leaders and successful entrepreneurs to help you unlock your potential in everyday life.

Running on empty—again? Caught in the endless game of Burnout Jenga, where one more task could make it all collapse? Banish Burnout is your go-to guide for restoring balance and energy—without quitting your job, abandoning your goals, or pretending you're fine.

The ways you spend your time, your energy, and your purchasing dollars are investments just as much as any brokerage account is, and they deserve the same kind of attention. The Resilient Investor shows you how to expand the concept of investing beyond stocks and bonds, wake up from dangerous old investing patterns, open your eyes to new opportunities, and build a better world.

Encouraging children to explore and reconnect with their adventurous side is more important than ever. Rewilding Childhood offers game-changing tools and techniques to help you raise empowered children who will thrive in this unpredictable world. You’ll find out how climbing trees instils a healthy attitude to risk, how adventuring into fields and forests cultivates gratitude, and how getting messy with a paintbrush can liberate a child and elevate their confidence.

Every journey has its valleys and peaks, moments of triumph and times of testing. For a leader, these moments aren’t just experiences; they are the foundation upon which character is forged and purpose is revealed. Life’s toughest challenges don’t come to us merely as trials—they are also invitations to step into a greater calling, to rise above and see a broader horizon. As leaders, our lives are like rugged landscapes, shaped by each trial we face and each lesson we embrace. We stand not only as individuals but as examples, as guides for those looking up to us, seeking to find ...