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Crises of all kinds impact us psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Learning to turn crises into opportunities, however, can lessen the negative impact and help us respond positively and constructively when life turns against us. This book shows us how to let go of a crisis mentality and develop an opportunity mindset in the face of crises.
List of contents
Introduction: Fork in the Road: Crisis or Opportunity
Section I: Your Amygdala
Chapter 1: Instincts: Primitive or Evolved?
Chapter 2: Emotions: I'm Feelin' It!
Chapter 3: Reactions: Knee-jerk!
Section II: Your Cerebral Cortex
Chapter 4: Values: Which Road Do You Take?
Chapter 5: Investment: Bet it All on Red!
Chapter 6: Attitudes: You Gotta Believe!
Chapter 7: Mindset: What Were You Thinking?
Chapter 8: Mental Muscles: Feelin' Strong!
Section III: Your Evolution
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Epilogue: Action: Lights, Camera...!
About the Author
About the author
Jim Taylor, PhD, is internationally recognized for his work in the psychology of critical performance. He is the author of 17 books and the lead editor of four textbooks. He has published more than 700 articles in scholarly and popular publications, and has given more than 1000 workshops and presentations throughout the world. Taylor has blogged or written columns for The Saturday Evening Post, psychologytoday.com, huffingtonpost.com, sfgate.com, seattlepi.com, the Hearst Interactive Media group, as well as on his own web site.
Summary
Crises of all kinds impact us psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Learning to turn crises into opportunities, however, can lessen the negative impact and help us respond positively and constructively when life turns against us. This book shows us how to let go of a crisis mentality and develop an opportunity mindset in the face of crises.
