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Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough

How to Manage Your Life in a Rapidly Changing World

by (author) David Posen

Publisher
Key Porter Books
Initial publish date
May 2009
Category
Success, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554702244
    Publish Date
    May 2009
    List Price
    $18.95

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Description

The news keeps getting worse: the economy, climate change, global conflict. Not a day goes by that we—re not faced with another grim predication; another indication that the way we live our lives is undergoing a fundamental change. And while change can indeed be good, it can also be stressful and worrisome.
In Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough, Dr. Posen asks, “What can be done to increase our comfort with the daily changes in our outside environment?” With compassion, understanding and humour, he explains the ingredients for “changehardiness,” illustrating his message with stories from his own experience as well as from that of his patients and friends.
Part psychology, part philosophy, part action plan, the book will make you think, it will make you laugh and it will definitely increase your comfort with the changes happening around you.
“David Posen has done it again! His survival guide for changing times is down to earth, reassuring and fun to read.????Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

About the author

DAVID POSEN, M.D., is a physician, popular speaker, and the bestselling author of The Little Book of Stress Relief, which sold more than 50,000 copies and has been translated into five languages. His previous books also include Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough and the classic, Always Change a Losing Game. His writing has appeared in Canadian Living, Reader's Digest, Men's Health, USA Weekend, and his TV and radio appearances have aired nation-wide. He lives in Oakville, Ontario.

 

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Excerpt: Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough: How to Manage Your Life in a Rapidly Changing World (by (author) David Posen)

We—re living in a time of unprecedented change. It affects every area of our lives, and the rate of change is accelerating. But even though change is a fact of life, most of us find it difficult and stressful—especially when it's rapid, extensive and imposed on us. This book is about managing change and the effect it has on us. And my message is: You—re not alone. There are things you can do to make it easier. And you—re going to be OK.