Personal Resilience

As the “Seeing Eye Girl” for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother, Beverly Armento was intimately connected with and responsible for her, even though her mother physically and emotionally abused her. Beverly’s mother regained her sight and went on to enjoy a moment of fame as an artist, but these positive turns did nothing to stop her disintegration into delusions. In this memoir, Beverly shares the coping strategies she invented to get herself through the trials of her young life, and the ways in which school and church served as refuges over the course of her journey.

Love brings joy, connection, and fulfillment—but when it’s gone, the pain can feel unbearable. Your heart shatters, and it seems impossible to move forward. But even in your darkest moments, there’s hope. With the right guidance, you can transform your pain into strength and emerge as the best version of yourself. This audiobook offers practical advice to help you heal and reclaim your life after heartbreak.

WHEN Stories: Defining Moments That Transformed Us WHEN Stories is a collection of thirteen powerful narratives from thirteen unique voices, each exploring the moments that forever changed the trajectory of their lives. These authors—ranging from entrepreneurs and coaches to everyday warriors—openly share their journeys of transformation, resilience, and growth, shining a light on the courage it takes to face life's unexpected challenges. Each story in WHEN Stories reveals a personal “WHEN” moment: the point when everything changed and a new path emerged. Whether it’s overcoming ...

Book Description The Power of Persistence: The power of stick-to-itiveness, Cultivating Grit, Resilience, and a Growth Mindset for Personal Development and Success Are you ready to transform your life and achieve your most ambitious goals? The Power of Persistence is your ultimate guide to embracing stick-to-itiveness in every aspect of life—whether it's in your personal growth, relationships, career, or creativity. ✔️ Develop Grit and Mental Toughness: Learn proven techniques to cultivate grit, strengthen your resilience, and stay committed in the face of setbacks. ✔️ Master the ...

Tras vender más de 350.000 ejemplares en Estados Unidos de El cerebro del niño, y permanecer, cinco años después de su primera edición, en un lugar destacado en la lista de parenting de The New York Times, Siegel y Bryson nos brindan en esta ocasión una serie de instrucciones, consejos y actividades para «resetear» el cerebro en desarrollo del niño con el fin de fomentar su curiosidad por el entorno, sus capacidades intelectuales, su equilibrio emocional, su potencial de resiliencia y su empatía.

In Saving Our Sons, Dr. Gurian features the latest research in male emotional intelligence, male motivation development, neurotoxicity and the male brain, and electronics and video game use. Linking practical solutions with strategic new policies based on 20 years of field work through the Gurian Institute, Dr. Gurian provides a seven-stage model for the journey to manhood in the new millennium. Moving effortlessly between the practical and the political, Dr. Gurian also tackles social and cultural issues facing our sons.

The Polyvagal Solution provides a clear path to becoming stress-resilient in the face of daily chaos. Based in the neuroscience of polyvagal theory, this breakthrough guide will introduce you to your vagus nerve—the conductor of your emotions that’s running the show when everything just feels like too much. By stimulating the vagus nerve, you can interrupt your body’s stress response and achieve lasting calm.

A transformative approach to overcoming trauma by rethinking how we recover. No one wants to confront the terrible fact of life that is personal trauma. But throughout our lives, we will all face those inevitable, life-changing moments: the loss of a loved one, the medical diagnosis we dreaded, the arduous process of physical therapy, or outbursts of post-traumatic stress, to name just a few. We can view these moments as crises. We can also choose to leverage them as opportunities. For Dr. Tamar Jehuda Cohen, trauma came in the form of a life-threatening brain tumor, and the difficult ...

What's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings—they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism. In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go and get it!

Are you struggling with your defiant child and yearning for a peaceful family life? You're not alone. Many parents face Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in their children, but you can take control of your journey.

Are you ready to embark on one of life’s most transformative journeys—a house move? "Preparing for the Move" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of relocation with confidence and clarity. Dive deep into understanding the motivations behind your move, aligning it with personal and professional goals, and ensuring every step is aligned with your vision for the future. Unravel the financial intricacies of moving with insights into cost-of-living analyses, managing moving expenses, and understanding the impact on your career and income. This book goes beyond logistics...

🚨 Updated & Revised Edition – Completely Rewritten for 2025! When crisis strikes, will you be ready? Dummies' Guide to Survival: Tactics, Mindset and Tips is your comprehensive, beginner-friendly survival guide packed with the skills, strategies, and mental frameworks you need to stay alive and protect others—no matter the situation. From blackouts and blizzards to urban unrest or wilderness emergencies, this book gives you clear, actionable steps to build real resilience. Whether you’re a total novice or a casual prepper looking to sharpen your knowledge, this survival manual cuts...

Esta obra te permitirá sumergirte en los principios milenarios del estoicismo, adaptados para la sociedad actual, explicado de forma simple y clara, dejando de lado todas las complejidades en las que se basan otros libros. A través de ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios introspectivos, aprenderás a manejar los problemas más comunes que enfrentas en tu día a día.

"The Only Person You Need to Impress: Unlock the Power of Self-Validation for Lasting Fulfillment" In a world that constantly demands your attention and approval, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters — your own sense of worth. The Only Person You Need to Impress is a powerful guide to breaking free from the cycle of external validation and discovering the freedom and confidence that come from within. Drawing on personal insights and actionable strategies, this book helps you let go of the need to please others and start living a life aligned with your values. Whether you ...

What if your next hater is your greatest asset? Flame to Fuel is a manifesto for creators, leaders, and truth-tellers who are tired of holding back. In this bold, funny, and deeply grounded collection of essays, Michael Whitehouse shows you how to transform criticism into clarity, internet comments into connection, and every snarky reply into rocket fuel for your message. This isn’t a book about fighting back harder. It’s about responding with purpose. It’s about growing a voice that doesn’t just speak — it lands. Whether you’ve been hesitant to post your truth or burned out by ...

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.

Less than three months after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career, Kim Colegrove's husband chose suicide. Since that day, Colegrove has been helping first responders across the country practice techniques to cope with the stress and trauma that their work brings. And this book continues that mission by offering first responders and their families hope by introducing meditation and mindfulness as viable and practical tools to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being.

Unlock the secrets to building lasting mental resilience with Mental Resilience: Strengthening Your Inner Resolve. This insightful guide is designed to help you strengthen your mind, manage stress, and overcome life's challenges with confidence. With practical exercises, thought-provoking reflections, and actionable strategies, this mini book provides you with the tools you need to face adversity head-on and emerge stronger than ever. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, managing stress, or simply looking to build greater emotional endurance, Mental Resilience offers easy-to-apply ...

Built for the boardroom. Proven in the classroom. Trusted by Fortune 50 leaders and top educators for over a decade. Now available to everyone — in print, ebook, and audio — for a fraction of the cost. What if you could transform your leadership — at work and in life — in just 2 weeks? Building Resilience Foundations is your 2-week action plan to lead with confidence, clarity, and strength — whether you're managing a team, raising a family, or navigating personal challenges. This guide equips you with the tools to stay grounded under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and lead ...

We're bombarded by messages about how dangerous the world is—from both real and fake news. Yet when we hunker down and try to live in a bubble of safety, we can cut ourselves off from the joy life has to offer. In Worth the Risk, Dr. Kristen Lee shows us that by "microdosing" small acts of bravery and connection, we can regain the self-confidence and resilience we need to live full and meaningful lives. Risks are a part of life—and "playing it safe" can end up diminishing the very qualities that allow us to adapt, create, and serve our purpose in life.