Learn to embrace the 3 C's of psychological hardiness to overcome
stress and increase personal growth
Life is full of questions. How you answer these questions can determine
which path your life takes. Think about how many questions you are faced
with every day. It can be overwhelming. From the mundane to the
profound, questions help you navigate everything from your daily routine
to your career choices and relationships. Sometimes, asking the right
question is just as important as the answer: What do you want out of
life? Is it financial success? A loving family? Career achievement?
Maybe you are coping with a serious illness. Whatever your goal may be,
you have undoubtedly encountered barriers that slow your progress. One
of the biggest of these barriers is stress. Scientific research has
found that your ability to resist the damaging effects of stress--your
hardiness--can reduce stress-related illness and strengthen your
ability to thrive under pressure.
Hardiness, written by respected clinical and research psychologists,
will help develop your psychological hardiness which, in turn, enables
you to enjoy more of life's rewards. Mastering the 3 C's of
hardiness--commitment, control, and challenge--is essential to
increasing hardiness and responding effectively to stressful situations.
This invaluable guide provides exercises and activities, based on 30
years of research, specifically designed to increase your hardiness in
all areas of your personal and professional life. This book will help
you:
- Understand how hardiness is assessed to evaluate and improve your
response to stress
- Unlock your new potential made possible by a better understanding of
hardiness
- Examine real-life examples and case studies of psychological hardiness
- Increase your engagement in the surrounding world
- Capitalize on opportunities for your personal growth
Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals can
help you move toward becoming healthier, more self-actualized, and
increasingly satisfied with your life and future.
