Description
Book SynopsisWe live in turbulent times, and it often seems as if we've only just got used to the world as it is before it changes beyond all recognition yet again. In our hectic, fact-paced lives, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances is a must – and also much easier said than done.
The Little Book of Resilience offers guidance for when the scales of life are tipped and resilience seems to be in short supply. Packed full of wise words from some of the world's best-known figures – from ancient philosophers and celebrated writers to modern-day personalities – this book will show you how to cultivate physical, psychological and emotional resilience in order to cope during challenging times.
Sample Quotes:
'Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected.'
Jamais Cascio
'It's not the absence of fear. It's overcoming it. Sometimes you've got to blast through and have faith.'
Emma Watson
'If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces.'
Shane Koyczan
Table of ContentsBuilding Resilience: Build mental, emotional and behavioural flexibility in order to improve your resilience to adversity and bounce back despite challenging circumstances.
Psychological Resilience:By exhibiting psychological resilience, such as adapting to uncertainty and remaining calm during a crisis, we can protect ourselves from the potential long- term negative consequences of trauma and adversity.
Physical Resilience:By developing a strong physical resilience, we equip our bodies with the stamina to adapt to physical challenges.
Emotional Resilience:Emotional resilience allows us to understand and process our emotional responses. It shapes how we manage extreme emotions and external stressors and enables us to tap into realistic optimism even when faced with a crisis.
Becoming Resilient:Sometimes life feels like a battlefield, but when you have the benefit of strong psychological, physical and emotional resilience, if you stumble and fall you can quickly regain control and move forward in a healthy and positive way.
Reflections on Resilience:Resilience isn't a personality trait, it's something that can be nurtured over time, a muscle that can be built. With the right approach and a positive attitude anyone can become more resilient.
