Mental Resilience

Is Your Brain Running on Junk Food? It's Time to Fuel Your Focus. Feeling foggy, drained, and constantly distracted? You're likely drowning in "mental junk food" without even realizing it. From endless notifications and news alerts to mindless scrolling and comparison traps, most of us passively consume low-value inputs that sabotage our focus, energy, and clarity. The problem isn't willpower – it's your Mental Diet. In Feed Your Focus, you'll discover a revolutionary, no-fluff approach to taking control of what enters your mind. Think of it as a nutrition plan for your brain, designed by...

Strengthen your social and emotional intelligence by cultivating your innate somatic intelligence. This is powerful applied mind-body science, in the workplace and beyond. Tap the intelligence hidden in posture, gesture, and sensation and you will open the door to more meaning, greater courage, deeper connection, and more powerful leadership than you imagined possible.

All great leaders have your debilitating thought... Paralyzing some and driving others... it is the one burning, deep seated thought... We’ve all been there. Fear of criticism over our decisions. Indecisiveness due to anxiety of making a bad decision. Being seen as a failure among colleagues and team. What if I make the wrong decision and fail? Finally, free yourself from this mental prison. Imagine command a room with your presence and confidence. Making decisions with confidence. No longer being passed over for opportunities. Knowing your value and how to make others see it. Others ...

During and after a traumatic experience, survivors experience a cascade of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, relational, and spiritual responses that can make them feel unbalanced and threatened. The second edition of Building Resilience to Trauma explains common responses from a biological perspective, reframing the human experience from one of shame and pathology to one of hope and biology.

What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness mentor wisdom and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life? In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible. Filled with electrifying moments, timeless lessons and practical tools, these stories inspire teens to unlock their potential and face challenges with courage, resilience and confidence.

Take the first step toward better mental health with this affordable, practical guide. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or stress, this eBook offers straightforward solutions to help you regain balance and clarity. Backed by science and filled with actionable strategies, it’s designed to empower you on your journey to emotional well-being. Inside, you’ll discover: Techniques to manage anxiety and stress effectively. Steps to build resilience and improve daily functioning. Lifestyle changes that promote a healthier mindset. Start feeling like yourself again—without ...

Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to manage their children’s challenging, sometimes oppositional behaviors. These families are understandably focused on correcting or improving a child’s lack of compliance, emotional outbursts, tantrums, and other “out of control” behavior. But, as she has shared with these families, a perspective shift is needed. Behavior, no matter how challenging, is not the problem but a symptom; a clue about what is happening in a child’s unique physiologic makeup.

You might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of healthy relationships, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing. And according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick and pediatrician Claudia Gold, that is not only okay, it is actually crucial to our social and emotional development. In The Power of Discord they show how working through the inevitable dissonance of human connection is the path to better relationships with romantic partners, family, friends, and colleagues.

Many children today are growing up in the midst of adversity, whether family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience.

Disconnected Youth: Why Teens are Struggling and What We Can Do About It is a compassionate, solution-focused guide to one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Dr. Richard L. Travis explores the complex emotional realities facing today’s youth—loneliness, anxiety, identity struggles, social media pressure, and disconnection from adults and community. This practical and hopeful guide includes: Real-life stories from teens, parents, and educators Links to TED Talks, YouTube videos, and mental health resources Proven tools for ...

Growing up in a world where we are constantly reminded of our color, Black kids face challenges that their peers might not always understand. Systemic prejudices that persist can cast shadows on their dreams and aspirations and end up having a negative impact on their self-esteem. So it is imperative to realize the transformative power of positive self-talk and positive affirmations. This collection of affirmations is a nurturing embrace, a protective shield, and a guiding star seeking to ensure that every Black child listening to it feels seen, heard, and loved.

What guides us when our world is changing? Discover the path to deeper meaning and purpose through depth psychology and classical thought.

Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience.

What if your biggest failure… could become your greatest strength? How to Turn Failure into Your Superpower is a powerful, no-nonsense guide that helps you stop blaming your past — and start building a stronger future. Whether you’ve struggled with rejection, made mistakes that haunt you, or just feel stuck, this book shows you exactly how to reframe setbacks and bounce back with clarity, purpose, and grit. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Break out of the failure mindset ✅ Develop emotional discipline when life gets hard ✅ Build mental resilience from the inside out ✅ Turn fear into ...

"Discover How to Sustain Motivation and Resilience When It Matters Most" Do you find it hard to stay motivated in the face of challenges? Are stress and adversity draining your focus and drive? Motivational Mastery is the guide you need to sustain your energy, build resilience, and transform obstacles into opportunities. This is not just another motivational book—it’s a toolkit filled with actionable strategies and insights. Whether you're a student facing deadlines, a professional navigating high-pressure environments, or simply someone seeking consistency in life, this book equips you...

A glimpse into the inner lives of psychiatrist Dr Ahmed’s patients in the melting pot of outer Sydney. The stories vary from closet gay Muslims to health food fundamentalists. It is an account of the modern condition viewed through the microcosm of the consulting room. Funny, insightful, heartbreaking and inspiring, this gripping book will entertain and challenge.

Ever wondered what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble? Discover the secrets to unlocking unshakable mental toughness and become unstoppable in every facet of your life!

How do children thrive? As a parent, you probably think about this all the time. You want your children to have happy, healthy, and meaningful lives - but what's the best way to support them? In How Children Thrive, developmental pediatrician and parent Dr. Mark Bertin provides a positive, simple, and empowering approach for raising children of all ages. Bringing together mindfulness, new science on brain development, and the messy reality of being a parent, Dr. Bertin has a created a breakthrough guide that will help children - and their parents - flourish.

Are you ready to harness the power of empathy without sacrificing your well-being? In "Fearless Empathy," you'll embark on a transformative journey through a comprehensive journal and worksheet, integrating exercises from seven groundbreaking books to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence and compassion.Drawing from "Set Smart Boundaries," learn how to protect your empathy, assert your needs, and build self-esteem to achieve your goals without being used or depleted. From "Master Mindful No," discover techniques to filter distractions, overcome manipulation, and banish fear ...

For over four decades as a nurse, I have witnessed the most extraordinary human encounters imaginable. The lessons learned from illness, tragedy, miraculous recovery, laughter, love, and letting go, needed to be told. In this book I share ten of the most enduring and emotionally stirring ones from a lifetime of caring. Lessons Include: - The body is resilient, but the spirit is even stronger—Why am I still here? - Kindness unexpected is powerful medicine---Gestures that burn with lifelong impact. - Laughter heals in ways the scientific method can’t explain—Humor-as-tonic, especially ...