Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough How to Live in a Rapidly Changing World

Does change, with its unexpected ups and downs, make you queasy? In his bestseller Always Change a Losing Game, Dr. Posen looked at making positive personal changes in our lives to reduce stress and improve health, productivity, relationships and self-esteem. In this book he takes a closer look at the external and uninvited change that often causes insecurity and stress. He explores ways to manage change and uncertainty in our rapidly moving world; how to react to it, how to adapt to it, and how to benefit from it. Divided into two sections - "Thinking About Change" and "Taking Action" - this book walks the reader through the entire process. - Understanding the need for change - Why change is difficult, stressful or threatening - Seeing the benefits of change - Keeping your sense of humour - Believing in your ability to change - Practicing, planning and preparing for change - Generating and maintaining energy for change - Pacing yourself and the rate of change - The need for a support system - Dealing with uncertainty Written in Dr. Posen's accessible and humorous style, Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough delivers its message with analogies drawn from sports, politics, and popular culture, to create an essential life skills guide. (1998)Posen, David B. is the author of 'Staying Afloat When the Water Gets Rough How to Live in a Rapidly Changing World', published 0008 under ISBN 9781552630129 and ISBN 1552630129.