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What Makes You Stronger

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25th August 2022

Price: £15.99

Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781684038602

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Discover the skills you need to face change and uncertainty with confidence—and grow even stronger!Change can happen so slowly that you might not even notice it. And sometimes, it can happen in an instant, causing your world to come crashing down. For many of us, change is scary, and as a result, we may try to avoid it, or even actively resist it. But while burying our heads in the sand can provide some short-term relief, our fear can grow and manifest itself in life-altering ways like stress, anxiety, or depression. The good news is that you can learn to transform how you respond to unwanted change.In What Makes You Stronger, you’ll learn to apply the authors’ proven-effective DNA-v model (Discoverer, Noticer, Advisor, Value, and Vitality)—a potent blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and positive psychology to gain resilience in the face of change. Using this simple six-step process, you’ll not only cope with change and adversity—but grow stronger from it! You’ll discover strategies for managing uncertainty, breaking unhealthy behavior patterns, and reducing overwhelm when things start to feel out of control.If you’re ready to stop running from change, and start living a life guided by your values, this powerful guide will be with you, every step of the way.DNA-v: A Simple 6-Step Process to Positive Change ·The Broaden and Build Process – Learn to create, think, play, and explore in a way that builds value and joy ·Mindfulness and Attention Process – Pause and respond to feelings, rather than reacting impulsively ·The Cognitive Process – Disengage from negative self-talk ·The Values-Based Process – Clarify your values to create a meaningful life ·The Self-View Process – Let go of your ego and see your potential rather than your limitations ·The Social-View Process – Build genuine connections, manage difficult people, and forge strong social relationships

Reviews

"Not just a quick-fix self-help book, What Makes You Stronger provides a manual for crafting a more fulfilling life through awareness and values-based action. Based on solid behavioral science as well as uncommon wisdom, this book invites the reader to discover sources of wellness both within and without."—Richard M. Ryan, PhD, clinical psychologist, professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic University, and cofounder of self-determination theory
Richard M. Ryan, PhD, clinical psychologist, professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at Australian Catholic University, and cofounder of self-determination theory
"This book is truly empowering. Beautifully packed with wise, manageable strategies for living with strength and purpose. It takes you through a compassionate journey that invites you to dream big—to step outside of your comfort zone and build resistance, vitality, as well as meaningful connections. This book teaches you that you are strong enough to carry both fear and uncertainty in building the life you want to live."—Rikke Kjelgaard, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) expert, and chief rock'n'roller and passionate changemaker at www.rikkekjelgaard.com
Rikke Kjelgaard, licensed psychologist, author, speaker, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) expert, and chief rock'n'roller and passionate changemaker at www.rikkekjelgaard.com
"Practical, fun, and comprehensive—this book will provide you with all the tools you need to navigate the complexities and curveballs that life may throw at you. I'd highly recommend getting a copy and diving into the wisdom that is set out in these pages."—Joe Oliver, PhD, founder of Contextual Consulting, associate professor at University College London, and coauthor of TheMindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem
Joe Oliver, PhD, founder of Contextual Consulting, associate professor at University College London, and coauthor of TheMindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem