Resilienz: Wie man Krisen übersteht und daran wächst

by Matthew Johnstone

Most of us set out quietly hoping for, and secretly expecting, to live a happy, successful and healthy life. But life doesn't always go to plan.

The Big Little Book of Resilience is about developing flexibility, acceptance and self-compassion when those plans go awry.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Matthew Johnstone guides the reader to an understanding of how resilience plays a key role in wellbeing. He offers an accessible roadmap to developing and maintaining resilience and how it can help you overcome and learn from difficult life events.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Mental Health

120 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2015

About the author

Matthew Johnstone is a passionate mental health and wellbeing advocate. He's an author, illustrator, photographer, public speaker and is also the creative director at the Black Dog Institute. He lives in Sydney Australia with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I took a seminar on resilience once and I remember buying this book when I was in a bad place a few years ago.

Reading it now, I must say it felt pretty 'empty'. The illustrations were cute but the content - not so. The book told you about the goals you should aim for but didnt tell you about the tools to actually get there.

I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. For already depressed people someone telling them 'go outside and do 30 minutes of sports' feels pretty empty when 1. their whole issue is getting out of bed in the morning 2. they already know that most of the time. And for people without depression: they also already know (and do) that or think they don't need it.

And: I feel like I get 'more' from following any positivity blog on tumblr - for free!

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toll illustriertes Buch mit sehr wertvollen, wirklich umsetzbaren Tipps und Hilfestellungen. Schöne Zusammenstellung!

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The Big Little Book of Resilience” by Matthew Johnstone

Valuable book with delightful illustrations. I like his style throughout his other books. ****

“Vulnerability in the right environment is not only liberating it's wonderfully healing.”

“Resilience is a sense of compassion for yourself and what you've been through.”

“Thoughts are NOT facts.”

Make room for some 'worry time': Allow 5 minutes a day to write down all the things that make you anxious .. and then ceremonially destroy it.

Other advice:

Running and exercise
Patience
Breath
Eat well
Sleep well
Music
Digital detox
Good company
Learn forgiveness
Do the stuff you love
Meditation & mindfulness
Big thanks for little things
Communication
Goal setting
Reward thyself

[Melissa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational

I loved this self help book, I felt inspired and uplifted within just a few pages! It's ideas are simplistic and most are common sense BUT it never hurts to be reminded once in a while. The illustrations added a touch of humour that I found simply charming. Kudos.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great self help book.
Witty cartoons and lots of gentle reminders about how to face up to your life.

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend recommended this, and it's a good little book. I've probably covered most of it already and gone past the point it is aimed it, but still a nice resource.

[Iamthesword · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another nicely illustrated book about mental health by Matthew Johnstone. Unfortunately it never reaches the quality of his BLACK DOG books. While they were a help even in the darkest of places, this one might feel empty to someone in that position. Don't get me wrong, it offers valuable suggestions. It's just a book that is rather aimed at people who are in less trouble, offering a more generalized advice. So if you're already know the general outlines of resilience, you can skip this one. And if you're in a bad situation, you might rather find help in the BLACK DOG books.

[Clemens Suter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Resilience can help us cope with life better, and may even help prevent depression. This short, nicely illustrated book outlines some of the strategies to become more resilient. Although it is very short, it is the kind of book that I like to read bit by bit over a couple of weeks.

[هبة الحارس · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is truly helpful powered by completely useful photos. Can be read in one session and can help both students and adults who are struggling with communicating with people and who have low self-esteem.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brief but helpful

I really enjoyed this little book with its humorous illustrations and helpful advice. It is quite short though and some of the advice was just common sense.

[Kekskerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wie komme ich aus meinen negativen Gedanken, meiner Krise wieder raus?
Es geht vorbei.
Auf dem Weg zurück ins Leben gibt es viele Schritte zu beachten.

[Suzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I giggled through these home truths!

[Books'N'Tracks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ein wahnsinnig wichtiges Thema, das in diesem Büchlein anschaulich, liebevoll und wertschätzend behandelt wird. Ich kann es nur jedem, den diese Thematik beschäftigt, nur wärmstens ans Herz legen.

[Bettina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Großartig. Mit anregungen und echt eindrucksvollen bildern die es deutlich auf den punkt bringen

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ein super tolles Buch!
Die Bilder sind anschaulich und so schön dargestellt. Jedes einzelne Bild hat mir gut gefallen.
Ich konnte es an einem Tag lesen.
Hier sind die Strategien auch total schön dargestellt und das Buch ist motivierend geschrieben.

[Annalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a useful little book full of common sense, good advice and entertaining illustrations BUT
I wish Mr Johnstone hadn't included dietary advice without consulting the experts. "Fresh and natural diet" sounds good. However, there is absolutely no basis in science for recommending a detox diet or cutting out the healthier dairy products. He recommends that the reader should "put some time into researching the best approach" but he could have saved us the trouble of wading through the masses of dietary misinformation that surrounds us with the simple instruction to avoid refined carbs and saturated fat and eat lots of vegetables, some fruit, healthy Omega-3 fats, probiotics, whole grains, lean protein and occasional small treats.

[Maggie Hesseling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book. The combination between the text and illustrations makes it not only an fun read, which you can adapt to your everyday life, but also a beautiful book to look at. I've read it a couple times over the last few months and it gives you not only some honest truths, but also great ways to cope with them.

[Hamish Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnstone is a genius. I was pleasantly surprised to find so many original ideas and refreshing new ways to express well established ideas. His illustrations are witty and thought provoking. World class.

[Melissa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming little book that will uplift and inspire you. It was a pleasure to read, even though some of the ideas are common sense, it never hurts to be reminded. Kudos.

[Parker Yang · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is light to translate and light to read. Hope my sense humour clicks with the author

[excalibur1974 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice summary. It doesn't hurt to be reminded of these points from time to time as another reviewer has said.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book with an important message.