Many of us have wondered how we would respond in the midst of a crisis. You hope that difficult times could bring out the best in you. Some become stronger, more resilient and more innovative under pressure. You hope that you will too. But you are afraid that crisis may bring out your anxiety, your fears and your weakest communication. No one knows when the crisis will pass and things will get better. That's out of your hands. But you can get better. All it takes is an understanding of how human beings function at their best, the willpower to make small changes in perception and behavior, and a vision of a future that is better than today. In the pages of this book, you will learn to create the conditions that allow your best self to show up and make a difference - for you and for others. The "Resilience Series" is the result of an intensive, collaborative effort of our authors in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Each volume offers expert advice for developing the practical, emotional and spiritual skills that you can master to become more resilient in a time of crisis.

Linda Ferguson is a coach, trainer, storyteller, author and community builder. She combines expertise in metaphor, narrative and rhetoric with a broad knowledge of current thinking in NLP-related fields, including positive psychology, solution focused coaching, personality typing, and behavioral economics. For almost twenty years, she has built up a diverse community of people who are committed to knowing themselves better so that they can make a difference in the lives and work of other people. Lisa gained her Ph.D from the University of Toronto. She lives in Oakville, Ontario.