Have a life! An introduction
Navigating life's rough waters : riding the crest of chronic and acute stress
Personal renewal : creating and tailoring your own self-care protocol
A powerful healing combination : friendship, resilience, and compassion
The first steps toward self-knowledge : debriefing yourself
Solitude, silence, and mindfulness : centering yourself in a driven world
The simple care of a hopeful heart : a brief epilogue
Appendix A. Creating and reflecting upon your own stress-resilience profile : an exercise in strengthening your inner life
Appendix B. An individual reflection guide
Further reading : resilience, mindfulness, positive psychology, and contemporary biographies/autobiographies of resilient people