The Impossible Question of Living Well: How do we hold on to what matters, while also knowing how to let go?

Street, Helen

ISBN 10: 0980639794 / ISBN 13: 9780980639797

Published by Wise Solutions, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Impossible Question of Living Well: How do we hold on to what matters, while also knowing how to let go?
• Publisher: Wise Solutions
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0980639794
• ISBN 13: 9780980639797
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This is a book about understanding change, so you can better understand yourself.

We all want to live the best life we can, but what that looks like or feels like is very much open to question. Many would say that relationships are at the heart of wellbeing. But what happens when we lose a relationship with someone or something that matters? After all, all things in life change - and nothing lasts forever.

So herein lies the question... how can we genuinely invest in our relationships, entwining ourselves with all that matters, when we know that, this means we will fall all the harder when those very same relationships are fractured or lost? How can we truly embrace life when nothing stays the same?

In this inspiring and innovative book, internationally recognised social psychologist Dr Helen Street explores this: 'The impossible question of living well'. In doing so, she helps us to understand that the only constant in life is change, and that is, in fact, a good thing. That success is not about reaching some illusion of a constant 'happy ever after' or that living a 'good' life requires unbridled positivity. Helen shows us that genuine connection matters. That disconnect will come knocking, but we can move through it and still live well. That living fiercely takes courage; but it is a genuine path to contentment.

About the Author

Dr Helen Street is an internationally acclaimed social psychologist and educational consultant. She is the founder of Positive Schools and Contextual Wellbeing, a presenter and consultant to schools worldwide, a successful author and an honorary fellow at The University of Western Australia.Helen is known as a pioneer in the development and support of long-term learning engagement and wellbeing through the development of whole school systemic change and development. Her first book 'Standing Without Shoes' includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her fourth book, 'Contextual Wellbeing' has become an international best-seller in education.Helen co-founded Positive Schools with Neil Porter, including the highly respected Positive Schools conference series, Positive Schools Online and consultancy services supporting Contextual Wellbeing in schools.Helen lives in Western Australia with Neil, their three daughters and their cavoodle, Barney. The Impossible Question of Living Well is Helen's fifth book.www.HelenStreet.comwww.PositiveSchools.comwww.PositiveSchools.com.au