Unlock Your Inner Power: Embrace Self-Acceptance and Build Resilience Today! Are you tired of putting others first at the expense of your own happiness? Do you feel trapped by the expectations of those around you, unsure how to break free? "The Strength to Stand Alone: Practical Strategies for Self-Acceptance and Resilience" by Kaito Harada is your essential guide to overcoming people-pleasing, healing from past wounds, and reclaiming your inner strength. Life demands courage—but how do you find it when the world seems to expect you to conform? This transformative book speaks to anyone ready to stop living for others and start living authentically. From professionals seeking balance to individuals overcoming personal trauma, this book is tailored to help you break free from limiting beliefs and take charge of your life. In today’s world, where the internet provides endless streams of advice, much of it is confusing or even misleading. This book is your antidote to information overload. Kaito Harada has meticulously researched and distilled complex ideas into an easy-to-follow roadmap. You’ll gain clear, actionable strategies to boost your self-esteem, set boundaries, and foster resilience—without wasting hours sifting through random, contradictory advice. Desire Through real-life examples, empowering exercises, and practical tips, this book will help you: Identify and overcome the roots of people-pleasing behavior. Develop self-acceptance that lasts, even in the face of criticism. Build resilience to bounce back from life’s inevitable setbacks. Cultivate inner peace and confidence, no matter what challenges come your way. Harada’s holistic approach combines the latest psychological research with heartfelt personal insights, ensuring readers of all backgrounds can benefit. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back any longer. It’s time to take control of your life and thrive—on your terms. With the time-saving insights and coherent guidance packed into this book, you’ll save countless hours of frustration and emerge with the clarity and confidence to transform your life. Join thousands of readers who are discovering the freedom of self-acceptance and the power to stand strong in any situation. Order your copy of The Strength to Stand Alone today and take the first step toward a stronger, more authentic you. Available now in Ebook and Audiobook formats.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.

​ Self-acceptance is recognized in diverse schools of Christian and Eastern theology as well as in various schools of counseling and psychotherapy (e.g., Humanistic, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy) as a major contributor to mental health, life satisfaction and wellness. A review of the professional literature reveals there is no text that spells out how different theologies, theories of personality and approaches to counseling and therapy conceptualize self-acceptance and how this concept is interrelated to other aspects and constructs of spirituality and psychological functioning (e.g., flexibility, mindfulness). Additionally, the field of positive psychology, which studies the character strengths and virtues that help individuals to experience well-being and to flourish, has largely ignored the concept of self-acceptance.

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.

If businesses can be agile to survive in an uncertain world, so can you. The future of work requires you to move flexibly and quickly to react to change; that's where your mindset matters. Who wouldn't want to know how to best navigate the choppy waters of change? Resilience is the skill to master for the future of work. The capacity to overcome adversity and, crucially, to learn from experiences and grow, resilience is the tool to have in your business leadership arsenal. From an individual perspective, it will lead to better performance and wellbeing, and for your team, you can positively affect change and build a culture of resilience that permeates your business. In Mindset Matters chartered psychologist and star LinkedIn Learning instructor, Gemma Leigh Roberts, teaches you why mental agility is the key ingredient to developing resilience and how to achieve it. This book will teach you the principles of thriving in uncertainty. From changing perspectives, emotional flexibility and achieving a growth mindset, to cementing your mindset shift in others and your team, you will learn research-backed strategies that will allow you to grow your resilience and use change to your advantage. With energy and speed, you can embrace moments of pivots and ensure you and your business bounce back from whatever the world throws at you next.

These days it’s hard to count on the world outside. So it’s vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion—the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you’ll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity. This practical guide is full of concrete suggestions, experiential practices, personal examples, and insights into the brain. It includes effective ways to interact with others and to repair and deepen important relationships. Warm, encouraging, and down-to-earth, Dr. Hanson’s step-by-step approach is grounded in the science of positive neuroplasticity. He explains how to overcome the brain’s negativity bias, release painful thoughts and feelings, and replace them with self-compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace.

Self-confidence is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and successful life. It influences every aspect of our existence, from the decisions we make to the relationships we build and the goals we set for ourselves. Yet, for many, confidence can feel elusive, often overshadowed by self-doubt or anxiety. This book is your roadmap to understanding, building, and nurturing self-confidence, designed to empower you to reach your full potential.

What is resilience, and how can you build it? In The Resilience Workbook, Glenn Schiraldi—author of The Self-Esteem Workbook—offers invaluable insight and outlines essential skills to help you bounce back from setbacks and cultivate a growth mindset. Why do some people sail through life’s storms, while others are knocked down? Resilience is the key. Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult experiences, such as death of loved one, job loss, serious illness, terrorist attacks, or even just daily stressors and challenges. Resilience is the strength of body, mind, and character that enables people to respond well to adversity. In short, resilience is the cornerstone of mental health. Combining evidence-based approaches including positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and skills for regulating stress, The Resilience Workbook will show you how to bounce back and thrive in any difficult situation. You’ll learn how to harness the power of your brain’s natural neuroplasticity; manage strong, distressing emotions; and improve mood and overall well-being. You’ll also discover powerful skills to help you prevent and recover from stress-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, and substance abuse disorders. When the going gets tough, you need real, proven-effective skills to manage your stress and heal from setbacks. The comprehensive and practical exercises in this workbook will help you cultivate resilience, stay calm under pressure, and face all of life’s challenges. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Life is a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and tribulations, and in “Falling or Be Flailing,” we explore the art of embracing every twist and turn along the way. This insightful and empowering book is your guide to navigating the ups and downs of life with resilience, grace, and a renewed sense of purpose. Through captivating stories, practical exercises, and thought-provoking insights, “Falling or Be Flailing” takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It teaches you how to harness the power of your falls and flailing moments, turning them into stepping stones toward personal and professional success. Within these pages, you’ll learn to cultivate self-compassion and self-acceptance, building a strong foundation for embracing life’s challenges. You’ll uncover the keys to nurturing supportive relationships, adapting to change with grace, and finding balance in all areas of your life. The book also delves into the importance of finding joy and fulfillment in everyday life, rediscovering your passions, and prioritizing self-care and well-being. It guides you in creating a roadmap for success that aligns with your values and helps you navigate the complexities of modern life. “Falling or Be Flailing” is a reminder that setbacks and failures are not roadblocks but opportunities for growth. It invites you to embrace vulnerability, take risks, and step out of your comfort zone in pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment. Whether you’re facing a major life transition, seeking greater balance and fulfillment, or simply wanting to cultivate resilience in the face of adversity, this book offers practical tools, insights, and inspiration to help you on your journey.