Summaries of books about Stress & Resilience:
Superpowered
Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience
Renee Jain|Shefali Tsabary
The book provides strategies and tools for children to transform their anxiety into positive traits like courage, confidence, and resilience. It combines storytelling with exercises and techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help young readers manage their emotions and challenges.
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Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be
An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania
Frank Bruni
The book challenges the frenzy surrounding elite college admissions, arguing that success is not determined by attending prestigious universities. It offers a broader perspective on higher education, highlighting stories of accomplished individuals who attended less well-known schools, and emphasizes personal growth and resilience over brand-name degrees.
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The Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview
Be Prepared, Perform Well, Get Accepted
Ryan Gray
The book provides comprehensive strategies and tips for pre-med students to excel in their medical school interviews, including common questions, dos and don'ts, and ways to make a strong impression. It also offers advice on how to effectively communicate one's story and qualifications to the admissions committee.
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Teaching with Poverty in Mind
What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It
Eric Jensen
The book explores the impact of poverty on students' cognitive development and academic performance, presenting evidence of how socioeconomic hardship affects brain function. It offers practical strategies and interventions for educators to help improve learning outcomes and foster resilience in children from impoverished backgrounds.
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PLAYING DOCTOR; PART TWO
RESIDENCY:
John Lawrence
The book is a humorous and candid memoir that chronicles the author's experiences and challenges during his medical residency, including dealing with imposter syndrome and the steep learning curve faced by new doctors. It provides insight into the daily life of a resident, the mistakes made, and the growth that comes from overcoming obstacles in the medical profession.
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness
Harvard Business Review|Martin E.P. Seligman|Tony Schwartz|Warren G. Bennis|Robert J. Thomas
The book is a curated collection of articles from the Harvard Business Review that explore the concept of mental toughness in the business context, offering strategies for building resilience, managing stress, and maintaining performance under pressure. It includes insights from experts on how to overcome challenges and grow from adversity, with a bonus interview on post-traumatic growth and resilience by renowned psychologist Martin Seligman.
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Margin
Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives
Richard A. Swenson
The book explores the concept of 'margin,' the space between our load and our limits, and argues that modern life has become too crowded, leading to stress and burnout. It provides practical advice on how to create more margin in various aspects of life, including emotional, physical, financial, and time management, to improve overall well-being and restore balance.
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Overwhelmed
Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
Brigid Schulte
The book examines the modern epidemic of feeling perpetually busy and the impact this has on our ability to balance work, family, and leisure. It explores the cultural and societal forces that contribute to this sense of overwhelm and offers insights into how individuals can reclaim their time to lead more fulfilling lives.
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Reader, Come Home
The Reading Brain in a Digital World
Maryanne Wolf
The book explores the neurological and cognitive effects of the digital age on our reading habits, emphasizing how the transition from paper to screen has changed the way we process information. It discusses the science of the reading brain and offers insights into how we can preserve deep reading skills in a world increasingly dominated by digital media.
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How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam
Luke Ahmed
The book provides insights and guidance on the managerial mindset required for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, focusing on understanding the strategic and operational aspects of information security management. It covers topics such as risk management, security policies, leadership, and business continuity planning to help candidates approach the exam from a leadership perspective rather than a technical one.
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