[eBook Code] Real Strength (eBook Code, 1st)

Contents

FOREWORD
Suzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v

INTRODUCTION 1

1: WHAT DOES REAL STRENGTH MEAN TO YOU? 7

Chapter 1 : What is real strength? 9

TAKE THE TEST: What does real strength mean to you? 28

Chapter 2 : How are you feeling right now? 33

TAKE THE TEST: How do you deal with adversity? 47

Chapter 3 : Moving towards real strength 53

TAKE THE TEST: How do you deal with uncomfortable feelings? 63

2: WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM BOUNCING BACK? 69

Chapter 4 : Are some people more resilient than others? 71

TAKE THE TEST: How resilient are you? 87

Chapter 5 : Tackling change 93

TAKE THE TEST : How do you react to uncertainty? 106

Chapter 6 : Strength robbers 111

3: HOW CAN YOU BUILD REAL STRENGTH? 131

Chapter 7 : Manage your emotions 133

Chapter 8 : The two Cs: compassion and connectedness 147

Chapter 9 : Building on your resilience every day 165

What Next ? 183

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGIES 185