#WisdomWednesdays 16: This Is Something Fascinating ??

In #WisdomWednesdays 16, we explore emotional agility, teenage transitions, mental resilience, and intriguing mysteries. Join me in extracting insights from these reads.

I’m giving my insights and takeaways.?

• Are there more??
• Yes, there likely are, and if you have read the book, please share!

? I Recently Savoured

1 - "Emotional Agility" by Susan David

This book explores how becoming more emotionally flexible can lead to a better life. It offers counterintuitive strategies for embracing and facing complicated feelings to help readers get unstuck and become more psychologically resilient.

1. Navigate life’s twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind.
2. Confront difficult emotions directly and use them as steps toward personal growth.
3. The book introduces practical strategies for developing emotional agility and adapting to challenging situations with flexibility.
4. Emphasises the importance of detaching from and transforming your emotional responses to achieve genuine personal and career success.
5. Take ownership: be the driver of your life. Own your choices, growth and journey.
6. Aligning our decisions with our values transforms challenges into moments of growth and joy

2 - "Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood" by Lisa Damour

A deep dive into the complexities of raising and understanding teenage daughters. Practical advice on navigating the tumultuous tween/teen years.

1. Guides readers through the complex journey of raising teenage girls using clear and actionable advice.
2. Teenage girls progress through seven distinct developmental stages from childhood into adulthood.
3. Provides strategies for parents and caregivers to support their teenage daughters while fostering independence and resilience.
4. As teenagers spar with authority, they’re equipping themselves with tools to handle the multifaceted challenges of adulthood.
5. In the journey of self, tribes guide, test and transform.
6. Channel your daughter's yearning for independence into searching for goals that are meaningful to her.

3 - "It takes what it takes" by Trevor Moawad

Uncovers the mental framework that high performers use to excel. Explains how to develop a neutral mindset that leads to success together with strategies to eliminate negative thinking and focus on what works.

1. Trevor Moawad explores the power of neutral thinking and its impact on performance under pressure.
2. The book stresses the importance of removing negativity to maintain focus and achieve success.
3. Plan opportunities; don’t wait for them.
4. Critical comments from others have less severe effects than pessimistic self-tal.
5. While choosing your role models, focus on their values and beliefs, not achievements.
6. Good managers survive pressure, while great ones use it to propel themselves to new heights.
7. There are many practical tools for applying neutral thinking in both professional and personal settings to cultivate a stable foundation for decision-making.

4 - "The Bat" by Jo Nesbo

The first case of Harry Hole, Norway's best detective. A tale of murder in the land down under.

Harry Hole travels to Australia to investigate the murder of a Norwegian woman, uncovering a series of complex criminal layers.

?? I’m STILL Between the Covers

I’m making slow progress on some books, but I am making progress and slowly savouring them.

1 - “Course Creation Simplified” by Jimmy Naraine

It unravels the art of impactful teaching.

2 - “Unstoppable You” by Liene Uresina Public speaker, Bestselling author

The relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

3 - “10 Things They Don’t Teach You in Engineering School” by Kian Leong Phang

It unveils the unwritten lessons of the engineering world.

4 - “Cracking the Parenting Codes: How to Successfully Raise 21st Century Kids” by Kohila Sivas

It navigates the complexities of modern parenting with innovative strategies for raising well-rounded children.

5 - “The Earned Life” by Marshall Goldsmith

It’s about aligning every action with our deepest values.

6 - “Conversation Starters That Will Get You (and Others) Talking” by Diane Weston.

I’m re-engaging with the ‘revised’ edition to explore the depths of dialogue.

What’s taking me so long? The OCD in me is attempting to identify all the revisions ??

?? Freshly Planted, eager to read

1 - "Dead at First Sight" by Peter James

Delve into the dangers of online dating scams through a suspense-filled narrative that unravels the devastating consequences of deception.

2 - "Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain" by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

Apply economic theories creatively for unconventional problem-solving.

3 - "The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis" by Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac

A realistic, inspiring look at our options for addressing climate change.

4 - "The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Sharon Begley

The empowering concept of neuroplasticity shows how our thoughts can change the physical structure of our brains.

?? Try This

1 - From "Emotional Agility"

Next time you feel stuck, identify your underlying emotions and the values they represent. Use this awareness to make wise decisions.

2 - From "Untangled"

If you interact with teenagers, try applying the concept of autonomy with support, helping them feel understood while guiding their growth.

3 - From "It takes what it takes"

For a week, replace negative thoughts with neutral or positive counter-statements. Observe how this shifts your perspective on daily challenges.

4 - From "The Bat"

Consider what lies behind a person's actions today. Like Detective Harry Hole, try to understand the motivations instead of judging behaviour on the surface

?? Goodreads Reading Challenge 2024

My progress update: 72/100?

• I hit the 52-book 2024 target in week 11 and increased to 100
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