Beyond Survival Mode

Overcoming Emotional Trauma: Life Beyond Survival Mode is a balance of personal stories and perspective that is interwoven, and it works! Travis humanizes how trauma can play out in an individual for a deeper understanding. This book will help you look at other factors, besides just behaviors and symptoms. Overcoming Emotional Trauma is not only for professionals working with those who have experienced trauma, but for those who have experienced trauma themselves. The information included in this book can also have a wide spread application for the many systems we navigate in our daily lives, and for anyone who is interested in self-awareness and growth. Travis' story encapsulates what many of those operating in "survival mode" are actively living, which is sometimes difficult to put into words or describe. ~Alyssa Shepard, LMSW, Children and Family Therapist -Iowa

Have you ever asked yourself—shouldn’t life be better than this? Of course there is more to life than the daily grind or whirlwind of chaos you may feel yourself in right now. However, the models for living that have been taught and practiced for ages are all about how to survive and barely keep your head above water. That is only one option. There is also the option to practice a new model, one that involves thriving in every aspect of life. Derived from experiences with emotional intelligence, appreciative inquiry, and other disciplines, Thriving beyond Survival offers a new model for living that supports you in harnessing the natural, graceful flow of daily life, achieve your goals, and really have fun along the way. As you read, you are invited to shift your perceptions, see a wider picture, and follow a roadmap that can help you move out of feeling trapped in a life that, deep down, you know should be more wonderful. Thriving beyond Survival is all about going beyond just surviving and finally living your life the way it was designed to be lived—thriving. Are you ready? Let’s go!

When life loses its meaning, when suddenly the world is turned upside down, when there's nothing left that resembles life as we've known it, where do we find the strength and sustenance to go on? For naval aviator Jerry Coffee and others who were held as prisoners of war in North Vietnam, there was only one choice: to go within. Beyond Survival is a journey into the invincible human spirit that unites heart and mind in a compelling and unforgettable experience. Drawing from his seven years as a POW, Captain Coffee provides timeless lessons that apply to the physical, emotional, and ethical challenges of everyday life. Proving that leadership and creativity are possible in difficult and uncertain circumstances, Captain Coffee offers a message we can draw on in any trying situation. His story demonstrates that conviction must come from within, and in telling that story he touches the place inside of us where growth begins. Beyond Survival is a positive statement about love and commitment in the midst of war and division. It contrasts the cold reality of war, degradation, and torture with the warmth of human connections, inner serenity, and kinship with all of life. It poignantly illustrates that to be stripped of everything that is familiar and by which we identify ourselves leaves us with only what unites us - our human identity. It conveys truths about relationships at every level - with ourselves, with others, with our country, and with our God. Without inflaming the wounds inflicted by America's involvement in Vietnam, Beyond Survival explores an issue at the heart of every free society: the willingness of ordinary individuals to maintain a passion for freedom so compelling that adversity strengthens rather than weakens personal resolve in the worst of circumstances. Through Gerald Coffee's story you will discover the universal principles of survival and triumph that empower anyone to overcome adversity.

Do you know what makes you happy? Can you define what gives meaning to your life? The answers are within you. To find them you must reconnect with who you are. The seven principles presented in this book will guide you back to your core where you will feel alive, joyful, balanced and empowered. We have become so externally focused we have lost ourselves. Happiness blooms from within. It comes from accepting our own inner greatness and from allowing ourselves the freedom to just be- unlimited. Using the lessons from her own life and the experiences of her clients, Carol began to identify the keys to self-awareness that eventually evolved into the seven all-encompassing concepts presented in this book. Time and time again people applying these principles to their lives have experienced dramatic results. You, too, can experience these results in your life. "When I went to Carol I felt like I was a prisoner in my own life. Step-by-step I stripped away beliefs that weren't true for me anymore and discovered who I really was. As my self-awareness changed so did my life. I couldn't be happier!" "The simple yet powerful principles presented in this book have changed my life forever! They help me make choices that honor what is right for me and guide me in my daily interactions with others. The more I draw on them, the deeper my understanding. This may be the greatest gift I will give to my children."

From expulsions, exiles, and even genocide, for the past two millennia the Jewish people have become expert survivors. Author Terry Bookman discusses the challenges today’s postmodern Jewish community faces and the ways in which it must develop a new agenda to change from merely surviving to thriving.

Calling the super busy, the stressed out, the overtired. You know you're made for a more fulfilling life. With this book, you’ll know where to start. You wake up tired. Your to-do list is too long. The commitments—and the laundry—are piling up, but your energy keeps dwindling. You feel like you're simply making it through the days, not living or enjoying any part of them. In Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, you'll find both practical ideas and big-picture perspective that will inspire you to live life on purpose. As a wife, mother of three, and founder of the wildly successful blog MoneySavingMom.com, Crystal Paine has walked the road from barely surviving to living with intention. With the warmth and candor of a dear friend, she shares what she's learned along the way, helping you: feel healthier and more energetic by setting priorities and boundaries eliminate stress with savvy management of your time, money, and home get more done by setting realistic goals and embracing discipline rediscover your passions—and the confidence to pursue them Packed with straightforward solutions you'll use today and inspirational stories you'll remember for years, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode is a must for any woman who's ever longed for the freedom to enjoy life, not just survive it.

This is an account of a British family's 37-day fight to survive the perils of the Pacific after their schooner is attacked and sunk by killer whales.