Think Yourself Resilient: Harness Your Emotions. Build Your Confidence. Transform Your Life

by James Elliott

Do you often feel overwhelmed with stress?

Does fear hold you back from your goals?

Do you ever feel like quitting when it gets tough?

At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to face what seems like an impossible challenge. But imagine being fully in control of your emotional state and having a transformational toolkit that will allow you to deal with any obstacle life throws at you....

In this life-changing book, James Elliott brings together all his years of experience as an accredited psychotherapist, resilience coach, and ex-paratrooper to help you develop your five pillars of mental resilience: confidence, emotional intelligence, physical health, goals, and relationships. James’ eye-opening pillars will show you how to:

Understand and manage your emotional response to any situation
Harness your fears and overcome insecurities to achieve your goals
Find strength in your vulnerabilities and reframe failure
Unlearn negative behavioral patterns and replace them with positive ones
Set boundaries and avoid toxic relationships
Packed with practical techniques, including James’ groundbreaking tried-and-tested MIND method, Think Yourself Resilient will show you how you can train your brain to tackle life’s daily challenges, overcome self-doubt, and turn surviving into thriving.

Perfect for fans of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, Atomic Habits, and Mindset.

Published April 27, 2023

About the author

James Elliott is a Canadian journalist and author with a keen and abiding interest in early North American history. With the Hamilton Spectator he wrote widely on the War of 1812 on subjects ranging from the Bloody Assizes to the Burlington Races. He worked on several episodes of the CBCs Gemini Award winning Canada: A Peoples History both as a consultant and a special-skills extra. He is the author of the critically acclaimed If Ponies Rode Men, which should have been made into a major motion picture. James Elliott lives in Hamilton, Ontario, with his wife, Irene, four miles from the Stoney Creek battlefield."

Reviews

[J Kromrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

James Elliott’s book is a beacon of hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to navigate life’s challenges with grace and strength. Drawing from his extensive background as an accredited psychotherapist, resilience coach, and ex-paratrooper, Elliott presents a comprehensive guide to developing mental resilience that transcends mere survival.

The Five Pillars of Mental Resilience

Elliott introduces us to the Five Pillars of Mental Resilience, each serving as a cornerstone for personal growth and empowerment:

Confidence: The foundation upon which resilience is built. Elliott delves into techniques for cultivating unwavering self-belief, even in the face of adversity.

Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing our emotional responses is crucial. Elliott provides practical tools to harness emotions, transforming them into allies rather than obstacles.

Physical Health: A resilient mind resides in a healthy body. Elliott emphasizes the importance of physical well-being, offering strategies to optimize vitality.

Goals: Setting meaningful goals and pursuing them relentlessly is essential. Elliott guides readers through effective goal-setting practices.

Relationships: Our connections with others profoundly impact our resilience. Elliott explores building supportive networks and nurturing meaningful bonds.

The MIND Method: A Game Changer

At the heart of this book lies the groundbreaking MIND method. Elliott’s approach combines mindfulness, intentionality, nourishment, and determination. Through practical exercises and relatable anecdotes, he demonstrates how to apply the MIND method to daily life, transforming mere survival into thriving.

James Elliott’s “Think Yourself Resilient” is more than a self-help book; it’s a roadmap to transformation.

[Romi Sigma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I requested Think Yourself Resilient because the title caught my interest. James Elliott kept me interested in his story, insights and advice well after I was done listening to the audiobook.
In Think Yourself Resilient, Elliott tells us the story of how he became resilient and how he overcame both his very difficult childhood and youth and his wrong concept of resilience. His experiences and what he has made of them make this book unique.
This is not a how-to book, exactly, but it's very inspiring and uplifting which may help readers overcome difficult times in life and build resilience through them rather than being crushed.

James Elliott's personality and unique story will appeal, especially, to young and not-so-young men in need of some encouragement and inspiration.

My thanks to the author, James Elliott, for sharing his story with us, and to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

[Shauna Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know that I would have labelled this book as self-help, it is more of a memoir with some tips and tricks peppered throughout the story. With that said, I did love learning about James Elliott's life. James did not have an easy childhood but he has managed to overcome those obstacles, join the SAS, break world records, and go to school to become a psychotherapist.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent biography style motivational self help guide. If James Elliott can do it then so can you and this comes across live and clear, some really great scenarios and explanations, not necessarily medical speak but real life language. I am going to read chapters of this book again, thank you #NetGalley for the audiobook to review.