Developing Resilience

With so many “experts” touting different approaches to raising thriving children, how do you know which is the best one? Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, professor of public health at Loma Linda University and mom of three, had the same question. As a member of a community known worldwide for its health and longevity, often referred to as a Blue Zone, she decided to study the area’s many centenarians to find out what they - or their parents - did right in childhood to make them so resilient to stress, disease, and the adversities of life.

You need to exhibit self-discipline 365 days in a year. What if you had a companion who would remind you daily to stay disciplined and persevere, even when the going gets tough? 365 Days With Self-Discipline is a practical guidebook for embracing self-discipline in your life. You'll learn how to do this through 365 brief, daily insights from the world's brightest minds, commented upon by best-selling personal development author Martin Meadows.

In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman offers parents, teachers, and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. In a 30-year study, Seligman and his colleagues discovered the link between pessimism-dwelling on the most catastrophic cause of any setback-and depression. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat depression, achieve more on the playing field and at school, and improve their physical health.

Your starting point doesn’t determine your destination. Turn your struggles into stepping stones for success. Dakota James Bailey’s From Foster Care to Millionaire is a raw and inspiring memoir of triumph over adversity. Growing up in foster care, working grueling factory shifts, and being labeled a “troublemaker,” Dakota seemed destined for failure. Instead, he built a multimillion-dollar company and a thriving real estate portfolio, proving that resilience and determination can rewrite any story.

​Sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, and vulnerability. In 30 years as a practicing psychologist, Dr. Joan Rosenberg has found that what most often blocks people from success and feeling capable in life is the inability to experience, move through, and handle these eight unpleasant feelings. Knowing how to deal with intense, overwhelming, or uncomfortable feelings is essential to building confidence, emotional strength, and resilience.

Life's hectic pace often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves. This book is your sanctuary—a collection of gentle and empowering mindfulness practices that will guide you back to a place of tranquility and centeredness. Through these guided meditations, you'll learn to embrace the present moment, find solace in stillness, and cultivate a deeper understanding of your own inner landscape.

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to grow stronger with every challenge, while others feel trapped by self-doubt? It’s frustrating to watch others make progress and question why you can’t experience the same breakthroughs. Negative thoughts have a way of creeping in, convincing you that your skills are limited and that you’re destined to remain where you are. This can weigh heavily on your heart, making it hard to believe there’s a path forward. But what if you could turn self-doubt into confidence?

Nedd Brockmann isn’t afraid to dream big. Fresh after running fifty marathons in fifty days, the twenty-three-year-old had an idea: a 4000-kilometre run across Australia, averaging 100 kilometres per day with the aim of completing it in the fastest known time of 43 days. He wasn’t chasing fame or public recognition. He just wanted to test his limits and raise a million dollars for homelessness in the process.

Are you tired of restless nights, racing thoughts, and waking up feeling exhausted? Discover the ultimate solution to insomnia with Deep Sleep Hypnosis. This outstanding audiobook take you through an expert hypnosis session that will have you experiencing deep mental and physical relaxation, calming your mind, and effortlessly drifting into a rejuvenating sleep. Through soothing guidance and expertly crafted hypnosis techniques, you will release the stress and tension keeping you awake, allowing your body and mind to enter a state of profound restfulness.

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information and struggling to make clear decisions? Discover the life-changing solutions in 'Organize Your Mind' by Kevin Wagonfoot, the best-selling author of 'Mental Models.' This book equips you with the skills to filter noise, enhance focus, and tackle complex challenges with clarity. Perfect for the busy professional, it transforms scattered thoughts into strategic actions, enabling you to thrive in today's demanding world. Are You Feeling: Information Overload? Learn to filter out unnecessary noise and focus on what truly matters. ...

The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive, and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying, violence (real or in the media), abuse, or sexual molestation. Many other kids have been traumatized from more “ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss, and divorce. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends a lifeline to parents who wonder how they can help their worried and troubled children now.

Libérate de los patrones familiares destructivos y sana tu vida, incluso si el trauma intergeneracional ha definido a tu familia durante décadas. ¿Te sientes constantemente atrapado/a por patrones que pareces incapaz de cambiar? ¿Has notado patrones de disfunción en tu familia? ¿Sientes la pesada carga que imponen los traumas familiares no resueltos? ¿Te preocupa transmitir inadvertidamente estas cargas a las generaciones futuras? No está solo/a en esta lucha.

Sisu is a powerful mindset that makes Finland one of the happiest countries in the world, despite long winters, social isolation, and a history of challenging times. In Everyday Sisu, journalist Katja Pantzar explores the simple practices that make Finnish life so stable, sustainable, and healthy for body and mind, even when life doesn't go as planned. You'll discover ways to boost your mental and physical resilience to face life’s challenges head-on.

Descubre cómo afrontar un divorcio conflictivo y transformar tu vida, incluso si escapar de tu ex narcisista parece imposible. ¿Te sientes atrapado/a en un matrimonio tóxico sin salida? ¿Te abruma la idea de enfrentarte a un narcisista manipulador en un tribunal de familia? ¿Temes las repercusiones personales y parentales de dejar a tu pareja abusiva? Si es así, no estás solo/a. Muchas personas como tú están atrapadas en la red del abuso emocional y psicológico, preguntándose cómo recuperar sus vidas y garantizar un entorno seguro y estable para sus hijos.

The moment you check your social media, you’re greeted with that familiar feeling of dread upon seeing all the terrible news from the world. You often wonder how you can grow resilient with all the devastating news on top of your personal struggles. Lastly, you can’t help but ask yourself, “Will I ever find inner peace so I can have a more fulfilling life?” Stoicism is an ancient yet timeless philosophy that allows you to experience calm, clarity, and purpose, helping you lead a fulfilling and more meaningful life.

Dr. John Demartini shows you how to face challenges and make opportunities out of them as well as how to deal with distractions and difficulties. Discover how to break through the barriers that keep you from experiencing your true nature as light and transform your life into one that you only dream about.

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.

When it comes to a child's sense of family, what divorce breaks apart, solid co-parenting rebuilds. With a tested "here's how" approach, The Co-Parents' Handbook helps parents confidently take on the challenges of raising children in two homes. Addressing parents' questions about the emotional impact of separation, conflict, grief and recovery, the authors skillfully provide a road map for all members of the family to safely navigate through separation/divorce and beyond.

Have you ever wanted to make meditation and affirmations a daily part of your life, and thought it would be too difficult or time-consuming? Lyssa Zanders 30 days worth of guided meditations and inspiration is a simple and effective way to build meditations and affirmations into your life in minutes a day.

Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, early childhood experts and founders of the Slumberkins brand of characters supporting emotional learning, provide accessible products and tools for empowering kids to build lifelong emotional intelligence. Written for parents and caregivers, All Feelings Welcome helps you support children in noticing, naming, and welcoming all feelings through the everyday parenting moments and in the more challenging times when you and your child need support.