By: Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte
In the capable hands of psychologists Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte, resilience is not a Band-Aid or a buzzword. It is a habit of mind. The Resilience Factor is a practical roadmap for navigating unexpected challenges, surprises, and setbacks at work and home. Their premise… your thinking style determines your resilience underlies the books promise: you can boost resilience by changing the way you think about adversity.
The authors synthesize decades of research in cognitive psychology to create seven practical strategies for bouncing back. Each strategy demonstrates how “thinking styles” affect emotions and behavior. “The secret is accurate thinking, not positive thinking.” After completing a “Resilience Questionnaire,” you’ll learn to turn off negative thoughts, avoid thinking traps, detect “icebergs” (the basic beliefs that cause us to overreact) and restore perspective. Each strategy is illustrated with vivid examples. This insightful book offers clear descriptions of resilient thinking and workable tools for changing our minds.
Resilient minds are an absolute necessity when you’re out in the field! Could you use some help restoring perspective after a rough day? Read this book and remember… Resilience is a habit of mind!
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