AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask For (Hardcover)

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Praise for AdaptAbility

“You are always more resilient than you think. In her motivational and optimistic book, M. J. Ryan shows you how to face the unexpected and use what you've learned to be happier in life, in love and at work.”
–Nell Merlino, leader of Make Mine a Million $ Business and author of Stepping Out of Line

“The change you don’t ask for has a way of smacking you between the eyes. M. J. Ryan’s AdaptAbility teaches us how we can get through the pain more quickly and extract greater meaning from the nonnegotiable events of life.”
–Ellyn Spragins, author of What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

“If you’re struggling and think that one more book can’t possibly make a difference, think again. M. J. Ryan has the rare gift of breaking things down into clear pieces that can be tackled.”
–Laura Berman Fortgang, author of Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction



From the Hardcover edition. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Review

Praise for AdaptAbility

“You are always more resilient than you think. In her motivational and optimistic book, M. J. Ryan shows you how to face the unexpected and use what you've learned to be happier in life, in love and at work.”
–Nell Merlino, leader of Make Mine a Million $ Business and author of Stepping Out of Line

“The change you don’t ask for has a way of smacking you between the eyes. M. J. Ryan’s AdaptAbility teaches us how we can get through the pain more quickly and extract greater meaning from the nonnegotiable events of life.”
–Ellyn Spragins, author of What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self

“If you’re struggling and think that one more book can’t possibly make a difference, think again. M. J. Ryan has the rare gift of breaking things down into clear pieces that can be tackled.”
–Laura Berman Fortgang, author of Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767932625
• ISBN-13: 978-0767932622
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surviving waves of unexpected change, June 17, 2009

By	Sacramento Book Review "SacramentoBookReview.com" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

There are two kinds of changes: the ones we want to see happen in our lives, and the ones that are thrust upon us in unexpected ways and at difficult times. With regards to the first kind of change, we plan for it and we welcome it to happen. But with the second kind of change, how do we begin to deal with the unexpected and the difficulty of negative consequences? M. J. Ryan's book, //AdaptAbility: How to Survive Change You Didn't Ask For//, shows us how to get past our fears and resistance to the second kind of change and to ultimately retrain our brains to master new challenges.

If your first reaction to unwanted change is usually a negative one such as fear, confusion, anger, or disillusionment, M. J. Ryan's book contains the fundamentals that you need to learn in order to become a master of change. These essentials allow you to accept the need to adapt and to become aware of your internal resources, including the innate thinking talents you bring to any situation. Ryan will teach you how to get your brain on your side.

We live in one of the greatest periods of transformation that human beings have ever experienced, a time when we have to learn how to adapt. Combining the latest brain science, organizational/positive psychology, and spirituality, M. J. Ryan offers the tools, techniques, attitudes, and behaviors required to adjust to changes in the workplace and in life.

//AdaptAbility// is organized in compact chapters, each offering a quotation, a story from M. J. Ryan's coaching practice, and a practical tool for becoming more flexible, more creative, and more agile in your thinking when provoked by change. You can learn what the body's physical and emotional reactions to change are, why self-care is crucial, how to live with uncertainty, how to identify new opportunities, and how to align your thinking with your talents, values, and purpose.

We are all being called on to stretch mentally, emotionally, and spiritually into the future. M. J. Ryan's //AdaptAbility// offers you both comfort and practical support as you take on this challenge, giving you the confidence to face whatever change life sends your way.

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Dominique James

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Action, Not Reaction, July 7, 2009

By	Susan R. Meyer "Life Coach" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

M J Ryan has done a great job of outlining how to survive change - expected or unexpected. In a hurry? Reading the table of contents alone will give you more than enough to get started. In itself, it's a step-by-step guide to surviving unexpected change. At 219 pages, this book manages to be both a quick and easy read and everything you need to know to become adept at staying afloat in permanent white water. The book is crisp, clear, and full of useful advise. I would recommend it to both my personal and my executive coaching clients.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Inspirational and Necessary, May 12, 2009

By	Kenneth Gillett (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

With todays' turbulent times, we are all being thrust into change we didn't expect or ask for. This book not only equips one with the tools they need to deal with and get through change- it helps your FLOURISH through it. Wonderfully written and truly inspirational, this book is a must for everyone.