Download or read book Thriving in Transitions written by Laurie A. Schreiner and published by The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it was originally released, Thriving in Transitions: A Research-Based Approach to College Student Success represented a paradigm shift in the student success literature, moving the student success conversation beyond college completion to focus on student characteristics that promote high levels of academic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal performance in the college environment. The authors contend that a focus on remediating student characteristics or merely encouraging specific behaviors is inadequate to promote success in college and beyond. Drawing on research on college student thriving completed since 2012, the newly revised collection presents six research studies describing the characteristics that predict thriving in different groups of college students, including first-year students, transfer students, high-risk students, students of color, sophomores, and seniors, and offers recommendations for helping students thrive in college and life. New to this edition is a chapter focused on the role of faculty in supporting college student thriving.

Download or read book Thriving in Transitions written by Denise D. Nelson and published by The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thriving in Transitions: A Research-Based Approach to College Student Success represents a paradigm shift in the student success literature. Grounded in positive psychology, the thriving concept reframes the student success conversation by focusing on the characteristics amenable to change and that promote high levels of academic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal performance in the college environment. The authors contend that a focus on remediating student characteristics or merely encouraging specific behaviors is inadequate to promote success in college and beyond. The collection presents six research studies describing the characteristics that predict thriving in different groups of college students, including first-year students, transfer students, high-risk students, students of color, sophomores, and seniors, and offers recommendations for helping students thrive in college and life.

Download or read book Thriving in Transition written by Marcia Perkins-Reed and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-04-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamental life changes such as these were once viewed as momentary interruptions in an otherwise stable life pattern. Today, such transitions are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of our lives and require that we find new skills to adapt to them. Thriving in Transition is a uniquely practical, holistic approach to negotiating these forces of change successfully. Drawing on principles of psychology, spirituality, physics, organizational development, and her own research, Marcia Perkins-Reed has discovered strategies that enable people not only to survive multiple, simultaneous changes, but actually thrive in an environment of constant change. She outlines a six-phase model of the transition process and describes the traits that make up the "Thriver Profile" to show how to turn stress-causing transitional periods into times of growth and regeneration. Each chapter includes a checklist or summary of key points to assist readers in applying the model concepts to their own lives. Thriving in Transition is an indispensable guide to helping us embrace, rather than resist, the complex circumstances of our ever-changing world, and thus forge more peaceful and fulfilling lives.

Download or read book Life Is in the Transitions written by Bruce Feiler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller! A pioneering and timely study of how to navigate life's biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skill Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all fifty states from Americans who’d been through major life changes—from losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change. What Feiler discovered was a world in which transitions are becoming more plentiful and mastering the skills to manage them is more urgent for all of us. The idea that we’ll have one job, one relationship, one source of happiness is hopelessly outdated. We all feel unnerved by this upheaval. We’re concerned that our lives are not what we expected, that we’ve veered off course, living life out of order. But we’re not alone. Life Is in the Transitions introduces the fresh, illuminating vision of the nonlinear life, in which each of us faces dozens of disruptors. One in ten of those becomes what Feiler calls a lifequake, a massive change that leads to a life transition. The average length of these transitions is five years. The upshot: We all spend half our lives in this unsettled state. You or someone you know is going through one now. The most exciting thing Feiler identified is a powerful new tool kit for navigating these pivotal times. Drawing on his extraordinary trove of insights, he lays out specific strategies each of us can use to reimagine and rebuild our lives, often stronger than before. From a master storyteller with an essential message, Life Is in the Transitions can move readers of any age to think deeply about times of change and how to transform them into periods of creativity and growth.

Download or read book Life Is in the Transitions written by Bruce Feiler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller! A pioneering and timely study of how to navigate life's biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skill Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories in all fifty states from Americans who’d been through major life changes—from losing jobs to losing loved ones; from changing careers to changing relationships; from getting sober to getting healthy to simply looking for a fresh start. He then spent a year coding these stories, identifying patterns and takeaways that can help all of us survive and thrive in times of change. What Feiler discovered was a world in which transitions are becoming more plentiful and mastering the skills to manage them is more urgent for all of us. The idea that we’ll have one job, one relationship, one source of happiness is hopelessly outdated. We all feel unnerved by this upheaval. We’re concerned that our lives are not what we expected, that we’ve veered off course, living life out of order. But we’re not alone. Life Is in the Transitions introduces the fresh, illuminating vision of the nonlinear life, in which each of us faces dozens of disruptors. One in ten of those becomes what Feiler calls a lifequake, a massive change that leads to a life transition. The average length of these transitions is five years. The upshot: We all spend half our lives in this unsettled state. You or someone you know is going through one now. The most exciting thing Feiler identified is a powerful new tool kit for navigating these pivotal times. Drawing on his extraordinary trove of insights, he lays out specific strategies each of us can use to reimagine and rebuild our lives, often stronger than before. From a master storyteller with an essential message, Life Is in the Transitions can move readers of any age to think deeply about times of change and how to transform them into periods of creativity and growth.

Download or read book Thriving in Transition written by Victoria Choi Yue Woo and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a widely accepted sentiment that a large and growing segment of the developed world experiences life and work in a more dynamic and less predictable way than ever before. Many people, across a wide spectrum of age cohorts, will engage in frequent transitions throughout their lifetimes. Some will relocate multiple times and will traverse numerous peaks and valleys of change during those career and life transitions. Streams of research have been dedicated to the negative consequence of dealing with these disruptions as compared to a stable and settled existence. Large bodies of research and commentary have been produced on how to manage the difficult process and negative consequence of accelerating change. In contrast, my research offers empirical evidence that such transitions can result in positive consequences for one's well-being. It is a study of how thriving can become a "normal" outcome of experiencing change and how we might revise the lexicon and expectations of engaging in transitions. I conducted three studies on the ontological experience of thriving in transition. Using an exploratory, sequential and embedded mixed-methods approach, I identified social, cognitive, psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to thriving in transition. As a result of the current study, I elucidate an abstract system that contains four representative ontologies of change forming a skeletal framework for a descriptive model on thriving and surviving in uncertain times. The 4-quadrant model is divided by the degree of change together with an individual's ontological organizing principle relating to the phenomenon of change; stability is the norm or change is the norm. This abstract model has predictive value in identification of cognitive, social and behavioral resources at a time of change. At any given point in one's life, a transition can be interpreted in terms of the magnitude of change (how big or how little the change) and the individual's ontological experience of change (whether it disrupts an equilibrium or continues to be part and parcel of an evolving, cyclical and emergent way of life). Contingent upon these two dimensions, one can use this framework to ignite self-discovery and mobilize resources to design a response and hypothesize a desired outcome. The four quadrants represent different ways to live. Individuals may find themselves at various junctions of these quadrants over a lifespan. These four quadrants provide "requisite variety" to navigate individual ontology as they move into and out of fluid spaces we often call instability during a time of transition. Thriving in transition is an iterative, non-linear, and a generative process that produce knowledge, agility and other beneficial resources. It is fueled by positivity, as one negotiates and develops dynamic self-knowledge in the context of new stimuli. Two new constructs were developed to empirically operationalize findings from my initial qualitative study: Transformation Quotient (TQ) and Thriving Transition (TT). TQ measures an individual's receptivity to change as demonstrated by the willingness and ability to embrace transition as an ongoing activity as well as fully engaging in the metamorphic potential inherent in transitions. TT measures an individual's psychosocial "prosperity" that includes several universal human psychological needs such as competence, autonomy, relatedness and self-acceptance, as well as positive social relationships, the desire to learn, and vitality for life. The pop-culture notion of carpe diem, YOLO (you only live once), or FOMO (fear of missing out) captures the spirit of TT combined with TQ. The first study utilized a grounded theory approach. It was a qualitative data collection and analysis on international mobile professionals that informed the conceptualization of the "Thriving in Transition" model. Subsequent quantitative analysis in Study II, and embedded mixed-methods analysis in Study III empirically tested social, cognitive and behavioral factors influencing well-being at a time of change as part of the "Thriving in Transition" model. Three key integrated findings from this body of work are: 1) the importance of the construct Improvisation Behavior as both a cognitive and a behavioral resource; 2) the validation of the new construct TQ across two studies and the positive significant relationships found to TT in Study III; 3) the interaction between Improvisation, Self-knowledge and TQ that creates the foundation for expanding the current 4-quadrant abstract model as a useful paradigm to describe and predict thriving in transition. Other findings include social, cognitive and emotional factors at a time change. Perceived social support and positive cognitive appraisals are positively related to Flourishing in Study II; emotional response to uncertainty is negatively related to TT in Study III for subjects whose ontology of change is one where stability is the norm. Across studies, Improvisation behavior turned out to be an extremely powerful concept in thriving in transition. In Study II, a quantitative study, the independent variable, Improvisation behavior across magnitude of change, has a positive and significant relationship with TQ. Improvisation also has a direct, positive and significant relationship to Flourishing (a reflective construct measuring an individual's psychosocial prosperity) for various magnitudes of change. In Study III, Improvisation is only relevant to individuals who report a high degree of change, and ontologically view change as the norm. For individuals in this quadrant, Improvisation has a strong, significant and positive relationship with TT. These findings are backed by research on how environmental turbulence tends to have a positive influence on catalyzing the improvisation process. "Practicing improvisation" contributes to thriving in transition due to positive knowledge production, flexibility improvement and positive affective outcomes.Transformation Quotient (TQ) partially mediates the relationship between Improvisation and Flourishing for participants without global relocations in Study II. In Study III, TQ is relevant to all groups except one--positive, strong and significant effect for individuals who experience various magnitude of change and who have the view that change is the norm. However, a negative, strong and significant effect is observed between TQ and TT for those who experience high degree of change and view stability as the norm. TQ as a mediator in Study II and an independent variable in Study III provide empirical evidence that TQ is a relevant construct in the conceptual framework of thriving in transition. TQ is defined in this research as an aptitude for change, potentially developed to be a navigational competence in the quest for eudaimonic well-being in uncertain times. Also, in Study III, self-knowledge is hypothesized to be a cognitive resource and an important factor contributing to thriving in transition. However, no significant relationship was observed between Self-knowledge and TT for individuals who experience high degree of change and ontologically organize change as the norm. Indicated by qualitative data from Study III, these individuals deploy a combination of intuition, creativity and bricolage to convert self-knowledge into action, they benefit from deploying Improvisation behavior both as a behavioral and a cognitive resource. Improvisation is a behavioral resource; it is when individuals take action as the situation unfolds while drawing upon available material, cognitive, affective and social resources in problem solving. It is also a cognitive resource; the act of Improvisation offers individual an opportunity to re-interpret new stimuli. Sense-making, dialectical cycling and narrative identity are the three key mechanisms that drive the difference between thriving transitions versus merely surviving transitions. The experience of transition rests with the individual's ontological experience of change and the intervention sequence deployed in response to various degrees of change. My dissertation contributes to positive organizational scholarship, antecedents and consequences of transitional experiences through a 4-quadrant system of understanding thriving in transition. This framework provides the initial structure to help individuals navigate toward eudaimonic well-being and fulfillment during uncertain times.

Download or read book How to Thrive through Transition written by Annie Page and published by The Endless Bookcase Ltd. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Annie Page, a coach and trainer qualified in NLP. After having ups and downs through her own personal and professional life including redundancy, the opening of her own business and the devastating effects of the recession, Annie Page has gone through many changes. However, still standing strong today and having saved her business by dealing and working with change and would like to pass this knowledge on to others. After researching change further and how it can affect people Annie has developed her model ‘Point of Transition’ and has given it more substance to become ‘Thrive through Transition’. ‘Thrive through Transition’ is a tried and tested method that Annie has successfully applied to many of her clients. This book takes you through the latest version of her method.

Download or read book Thriving Through Transitions written by Jocelyn Kuhn and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why some people seem to thrive as they experience change while others seem to crumble at the idea? Thriving Through Transitions offers an insightful perspective, along with an easy to follow 5 Step process for turning life's greatest obstacles into opportunities to thrive. Praise for Thriving Through Transitions: "Jocelyn inspires with wisdom and guides with specific tools to mentor navigation of significant life transitions. Thriving Through Transitions is informed, insightful, and an essential instruction manual for personal transformation." - David Krueger, MD, CEO MentorPath "This is one of the best books about transitions that I've read in a long time. I appreciate how the book helps us understand, appreciate, grow and fall in love with transitions in life! The book's tone is so supportive, loving, empathetic, and cuts to the chase on how to thrive! I would recommend this book to any of my friends or clients that are ready to give up old stories and start living a life of abundance!" - Jolynn Swafford, Abundance Expert and Coach "Thriving through transitions is a powerful yet practical approach in navigating life's momentous transitions. Jocelyn's personal story of transforming her struggles into thriving is why she is the ultimate authority. She truly practices what she preaches and has lit the path for anyone ready to break free!" - Michelle Sorro, Extra TV Host, Brand & Lifestyle Strategist, Author, The Mindset Mashup Podcast

Download or read book Leadership Transitions in Universities written by Tom Kennie and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining expert knowledge, experience and reflections from senior leaders to distil collective leadership experiences, this book explores the realities of leadership at universities rather than the imagined and often-unrealistic expectations and perceptions of how leaders should act. This key text is an informed insider’s guide to leadership transitions that will assist talented individuals in considering whether to apply for, how to prepare for and how to take on the task of leading a university. The collection of leadership experiences provided will help universities to be more successful, students to have great educational experiences and staff at all levels to have more-fulfilling working environments. It will also consider how to avoid the emotional pain and suffering that can arise when leaders find themselves poorly equipped, unprepared, unable or unwilling to provide the sound and competent leadership that universities deserve. Centred on the practice and experience of leadership, this book will be a must-read for all new and existing heads of universities. It will also provide useful insights to those actively involved in the recruitment and development of senior leaders, members of senior leadership teams and those who hold governance roles in universities. Further updates and details about the application of the ideas in the book in practice can be found at www.leadershiptransitionsatthetop.com/.

Download or read book Thriving at College written by Alex Chediak and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going to college can be exciting, anxiety inducing, and expensive! You want your child to get the most out of their college experience—what advice do you give? Thriving at College by Alex Chediak is the perfect gift for a college student or a soon-to-be college student. Filled with wisdom and practical advice from a seasoned college professor and student mentor, Thriving at College covers the ten most common mistakes that college students make—and how to avoid them! Alex leaves no stone unturned—he discusses everything from choosing a major and discerning one’s vocation to balancing academics and fun, from cultivating relationships with peers and professors to helping students figure out what to do with their summers. Most importantly, this book will help students not only keep their faith but build a vibrant faith and become the person God created them to be.

Download or read book Thriving Through Uncertainty written by Tama Kieves and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tama Kieves--inspirational coach, career transition expert and author of Inspired & Unstoppable--guides you through life's uncertain times, helping you discover the blessings within difficulties. Tama Kieves knows a thing or two about dramatic changes. After graduating from Harvard Law School with honors, Tama left an unfulfilling life at a prestigious corporate law firm to pursue her passion and make a name for herself as a writer and inspirational speaker. Now, she dedicates her time to helping people face their fears, tackle uncertainty, and shift their mindset to achieve the extraordinary in their own lives. This book isn't just about getting through life changes, it'll teach you to use that change and uncertainty as a launching pad for joy. Thriving Through Uncertainty proves that the moment your plans fall apart is precisely when your true destiny begins. With Tama's guidance, you can take hold of the blessings and opportunities hidden within uncertain transitional periods and begin to move forward. Weaving together practical exercises and techniques along with anecdotes from Tama's own experiences, you'll master key lessons like: -How to control your mindset and mood to stay focused and happy -Having faith in yourself and your journey -Allowing yourself to feel pain and discomfort -Continuing to thrive through future obstacles, and much more. Packed with heartfelt and dynamic guidance, this supportive, inspiring book will make you feel as if you've attended several sessions with Tama herself.

Download or read book Thriving Through Transitions written by Nancy Barlow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title: Thriving Through Transitions: Navigating Change with Resilience In life, change is the only constant. Yet, despite its inevitability, navigating transitions can often feel like wandering through a dense fog without a compass. Whether it's switching careers, moving to a new city, facing the end of a relationship, or experiencing a significant life event, transitions can be both daunting and exhilarating. However, the key to not just surviving but thriving through these changes lies in our ability to cultivate resilience. "Thriving Through Transitions: Navigating Change with Resilience" is more than just a book; it's a roadmap for individuals seeking to harness the power of resilience in the face of life's myriad transitions. Authored by [Your Name], this book is a culmination of personal experiences, expert insights, and practical strategies aimed at empowering readers to not only weather the storms of change but emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side. In this transformative guide, readers will embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning how to reframe their mindset, embrace uncertainty, and adapt to new circumstances with grace and resilience. Through compelling anecdotes, relatable examples, and evidence-based techniques, readers will gain invaluable tools to navigate transitions with confidence and resilience. Drawing upon the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and personal development, "Thriving Through Transitions" offers a holistic approach to change, addressing the emotional, mental, and practical aspects of transition. From cultivating a growth mindset to building a support network, managing stress to setting goals, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit for thriving amidst change. Whether you're facing a major life transition or simply seeking to enhance your resilience quotient, "Thriving Through Transitions" is a must-read companion for anyone looking to embrace change as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Get ready to embark on a journey of empowerment, resilience, and personal growth as you navigate life's transitions with courage and grace.

Download or read book How Long O Lord How Long written by Dale Kreienkamp and published by Tenth Power Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God allows challenging experiences to strengthen us. Unemployment is no exception. This book will support individuals experiencing a period of unemployment and encourage those who love them along the way to something new. The book contains 80 devotions, each with scriptures to provide help, healing, and hope during the journey through unemployment.

Download or read book Thriving Through Transition written by Linda J Smith and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Change Your Kryptonite? Revamp Your Story with This Game-Evolving Guide! Feeling like life continues to toss curves? Does "progress" creep you out? This book is your distinct advantage. Inside, you'll find a progressive way to deal with exploring change, not simply enduring it. Disregard white-knuckling your direction through commotion. Figure out how to embrace change as an impetus for development, a springboard to a life that is more satisfying and ridiculously invigorating than you at any point envisioned. This isn't simply one more self improvement guide loaded up with void clichés. You'll be equiped with a strong tool compartment loaded with useful systems, mentality movements, and genuine guides to help you: 1. Develop a development outlook and trench the restricting convictions that keep you down. 2. Fabricate unshakeable strength to quickly return from misfortunes more grounded than at any other time. 3. Create an emotionally supportive network that is your own cheering crew through various challenges. 4. Change the dread of the obscure into exciting expectation for vast potential outcomes. Quit allowing change to direct your life. Begin flourishing even with it! This book is your guide to opening a universe of self-awareness, boundless potential, and a future overflowing with conceivable outcomes. Request your copy today and begin changing your story!

Download or read book Thriving Through Transition written by Denise O'Doherty and published by Denise O'Doherty Lpc, Msn. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mom, Dad -I'm Transgender." As the parent - What do you say? What do you do? How do you cope with what is about to unfold in your life? A parent's life can change forever when a child "comes out" and says they are transgender. Whether your child is 5 or 50, the word "transgender" or "transition," will likely cause a multitude of conflicting emotions and countless questions. Parents, are often unprepared to know what's next and most importantly, know how to care for themselves in the process. This book was written to make the adjustment process easier for parents or anyone who loves a transgender person. Specifically, you will: - Gain insight regarding what the issues are that parents commonly face - Receive valuable suggestions on how to work through feelings such as grief, denial, depression, anger, shame and guilt. - Learn conflict management for siblings and other family members. - Become well-versed in knowing what to say to others and how to effectively deal with resistance. - Develop effective methods of addressing religious, cultural and social issues. - Discover how to cope and take care of yourself in the process - Understand acceptance and what it can mean for you as the parent. This book is a must-read resource for family members, educators, clergy, counselors, the medical field, social awareness advocates and everyone who loves a transgender person and the parent raising them.

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Download or read book After College written by Erica Young Reitz and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erica Young Reitz helps college seniors and recent graduates navigate the complex transition to post-college life. Drawing on best practices and research on senior preparedness, this practical guide addresses the top issues graduates face: making decisions, finding friends, managing money, discerning your calling and much more.