Practical, story-driven reads for people who perform under sustained pressure, built on positive psychology, stress resilience, and functional medicine principles.
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Mac 'n Cheese
Mini Morsels for Positive Performance
by Marilyn Gansel, PsyD
Life is like a performance. My life's journey helped me discover that I could choose my actions, move forward instead of remaining stuck, and develop a resilient, grateful mindset. I began practicing simple mindful ways to react proactively and become a positive performer. This book reveals tidbits of wisdom based on my experience to keep you evolving into whom you are becoming: a positive performer. It's not the length of your life but your performance that counts.
Twenty-two true stories of triumph through the most challenging times. A businessman with twelve cents to his name lists ten impossible goals. A girl loses her leg and regains her spirit as she leads an effort to encourage others. An Olympian-level weight loss takes him from 445 lbs. to fabulously fit. Each story offers breathtaking candor, the kind of courage that lies hidden in all of us, and a powerful glimpse of the same light we, too, are seeking.
Often, to build ourselves up after a terrible physical or mental setback, we must start with our bodies. Gaining confidence in our physical selves can provide the space to find our inner resilient athlete. Saved by Sport shares the stories of ordinary individuals who have suffered significant traumas and discovered sport as the vehicle to heal their minds, bodies, and spirit. Each story's psychological commentary adds a dimension that will help those who have undergone profound life-changing experiences, providing hope to parents and children alike, even in the darkest of times. These individuals take you on a journey from near disaster to incredible victory.
“Marilyn Gansel has a keen sense of what it takes to live a joyful and healthy life. Mac 'n Cheese is filled with practical action plans (mini morsels) that are all based on cutting edge research in the scientific fields of Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Stress Resilience. Weaving her own personal stories and insights into powerful wellness solutions to life's slings and arrows, Marilyn has produced a treasure that applies to everyone.”
Jack Singer, Ph.D. Retired Professional Sport Psychologist · CEO, Psychologically Speaking
“Marilyn dishes out bite-sized wisdom with fun and zeal. Mac 'n Cheese combines heartwarming stories with practical exercises to fuel your soul while improving your life. Throughout the book, Marilyn bares her soul, openly sharing her past with the reader in a way that draws you in and captivates you. I found it difficult not to read the book in a single sitting.”
“Incredible array of motivating stories told by individuals who overcame adversity and thrived. As a mental health professional, this book would be an asset to therapists to use as a resource, tool or guide for clients to use to support their own growth. The stories are inspiring.”
